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The lymphatic system helps the body fight infection. There are two main types of cancer associated with the lymphatic system: Hodgkin's Disease and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). Both are rare in children aged under 3, and are more common in
older children and adults. More boys than girls have childhood Hodgkin's disease.Childhood non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the lymphatic system.
See also  General / Adult Lymphoma Resources (in InterNet Resources for Cancer)
- Parent's information for Childhood Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (CancerNet) Information about the disease, staging, and treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by a panel of medical experts.
- Childhood Lymphomas (Health Canada) in the booklet "This Battle Which I Must Fight"
- Childhood Lymphomas (CancerNews on the Net) an article by Faith H. Kung, M.D
- Childhood NHL (Lymphoma Information Network) The pages include information about childhood Hodgkin's, diagnosis, treatment, and a kid's page. The site is produced by a lymphoma survivor.
- Childhood Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (UK) a factsheet produced by the United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group and CancerBacup linked to the UKCCSG booklet "A Parent's Guide to Children's Cancers".
- General information for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (St Jude's Children's Research Hospital)
- Kyle's fight with Cancer Kyle was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma at age 13 yrs, in 1996. This site is by his brother, Kevin, including pictures, details of Kyle's experience, treatment and remission.
- Levi's Story (USA) Levi, a young man from Oregon, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 1997. The pages include his experience with diagnosis with NHL, treatment, and life in remission.
- Lymphoma Information Network A site established in 1994 by Mike Barela, a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor. The Web site includes patient orientated information on both adult and childhood lymphomas.
- Paediatric - Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line booklet.
- Pediatric Oncology Resource Center: Lymphomas (USA) This page contains information and links on various aspects of childhood lymphomas. It is part of the Pediatric Oncology Resource Center, a site produced by parents of children with cancer, hosted by Association of Cancer Online Resources.
- Shelby Miguel's Website The Web site includes details of Shelby’s courageous fight against Burkitts lymphoma, diagnosed in 1999 when she was 4 years old. The site includes pictures of Shelby then and now, supportive words for other parents, a Guest Book and other information.
- Stories and Faces: Lymphoma (Pediatric Oncology Resource Center) List of home pages of children affected by lymphoma
 Tribute in loving memory of Sam Alimentato This is the memorial Web site of Sam who at 15 was diagnosed with stage 3 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The site includes Sam's story, pictures and related links.
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- Physician's PDQ statement for Childhood Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (CancerNet) A referenced overview of the disease, cellular classification, staging, and current treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by experts at the NCI.
- Lymphomas and Reticuloendothelial Neoplasms (USA) Part of a SEER report on cancer incidence and survival among children and adolescents; 1975-1995. PDF format.
- Medline Search: Childhood Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (PubMed)
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