What is "Teen Gap"?
There is a "gap" in the medical care teenagers with cancer are receiving, because sometimes adolescents with cancer are cared for by physicians who usually treat adults with cancer. Teens usually have a better chance of survival if they were treated by specialists in childhood cancer. Teenagers like to think of themselves as adults, not children, but the one time they need to be treated like children is when they have cancer and are choosing a physician to treat them.During the initial period, it is imperative that the teen uses this time for reflection and without any outside influence. During this period, Ironwood encourages frequent letter-writing to his or her family.
What is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy?
On the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, teens are asked to go online and take a fun, engaging "quiz" that presents them with several real life scenarios involving sex and asked them to choose a course of action. In 2007, approximately 350,000 people participated in the 6th annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (up from 75,000 in 2001). For more information on the 2008 National Day, read our brochure and join our National Day Notification Network.Any use of a substance by your teen should be taken seriously. If you believe your teen is abusing one or more substances, perhaps the most important thing you can do is encourage open communication with him or her. Try to be nonjudgmental and emotionally supportive during this time.
What are the teen pregnancy rates in my state?
Our State Information section is an interactive way to find information about teen pregnancy, teen sexual behavior, and prevention programs state by state.
What if my teen has a prescription?
You should know what your child is taking and what type of drug it is. If you don't, we encourage you to read the label and call your local pharmacist. For example, Vicodin is an opiate, Ritalin is an amphetamine, and most anti-anxiety drugs are benzodiazepines. These ARE drugs and will show up as positives on our kits, just like they're supposed to.There is a "gap" in the medical care teenagers with cancer are receiving, because sometimes adolescents with cancer are cared for by physicians who usually treat adults with cancer. Teens usually have a better chance of survival if they were treated by specialists in childhood cancer. Teenagers like to think of themselves as adults, not children, but the one time they need to be treated like children is when they have cancer and are choosing a physician to treat them.
How do I nominate a teen for the YLT?
First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.478.8507 and he will mail or fax you a copy. As the nominator, you must fill out section A and have the nominee and their parent or guardian complete sections B, C, and D. All parts of the application should be submitted together via fax, email or mail by August 3, 2007.During the initial period, it is imperative that the teen uses this time for reflection and without any outside influence. During this period, Ironwood encourages frequent letter-writing to his or her family. Ironwood respects the troubled teen's privacy and will not read any outgoing or incoming mail. Youths are required to write at least two letters to parents per week.
If meetings are held in Washington, DC does that mean that my teen will be flying there alone?
Yes. However, the safety and supervision of these teens is our top priority. We do our best to book them direct flights to Washington, DC so that after you drop your teen off at the airport all they have to do is get off the plane and walk to the security terminal where a Campaign staff member will meet them. This staff person will then escort your teen along with a few other YLT members to the location of the meeting.On the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, teens are asked to go online and take a fun, engaging "quiz" that presents them with several real life scenarios involving sex and asked them to choose a course of action.
There is a "gap" in the medical care teenagers with cancer are receiving, because sometimes adolescents with cancer are cared for by physicians who usually treat adults with cancer. Teens usually have a better chance of survival if they were treated by specialists in childhood cancer. Teenagers like to think of themselves as adults, not children, but the one time they need to be treated like children is when they have cancer and are choosing a physician to treat them.During the initial period, it is imperative that the teen uses this time for reflection and without any outside influence. During this period, Ironwood encourages frequent letter-writing to his or her family.
What is the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy?
On the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, teens are asked to go online and take a fun, engaging "quiz" that presents them with several real life scenarios involving sex and asked them to choose a course of action. In 2007, approximately 350,000 people participated in the 6th annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (up from 75,000 in 2001). For more information on the 2008 National Day, read our brochure and join our National Day Notification Network.Any use of a substance by your teen should be taken seriously. If you believe your teen is abusing one or more substances, perhaps the most important thing you can do is encourage open communication with him or her. Try to be nonjudgmental and emotionally supportive during this time.
What are the teen pregnancy rates in my state?
Our State Information section is an interactive way to find information about teen pregnancy, teen sexual behavior, and prevention programs state by state.
What if my teen has a prescription?
You should know what your child is taking and what type of drug it is. If you don't, we encourage you to read the label and call your local pharmacist. For example, Vicodin is an opiate, Ritalin is an amphetamine, and most anti-anxiety drugs are benzodiazepines. These ARE drugs and will show up as positives on our kits, just like they're supposed to.There is a "gap" in the medical care teenagers with cancer are receiving, because sometimes adolescents with cancer are cared for by physicians who usually treat adults with cancer. Teens usually have a better chance of survival if they were treated by specialists in childhood cancer. Teenagers like to think of themselves as adults, not children, but the one time they need to be treated like children is when they have cancer and are choosing a physician to treat them.
How do I nominate a teen for the YLT?
First you need to download the nomination form. If you have any trouble downloading or opening the form, please call Michael Rosst at 202.478.8507 and he will mail or fax you a copy. As the nominator, you must fill out section A and have the nominee and their parent or guardian complete sections B, C, and D. All parts of the application should be submitted together via fax, email or mail by August 3, 2007.During the initial period, it is imperative that the teen uses this time for reflection and without any outside influence. During this period, Ironwood encourages frequent letter-writing to his or her family. Ironwood respects the troubled teen's privacy and will not read any outgoing or incoming mail. Youths are required to write at least two letters to parents per week.
If meetings are held in Washington, DC does that mean that my teen will be flying there alone?
Yes. However, the safety and supervision of these teens is our top priority. We do our best to book them direct flights to Washington, DC so that after you drop your teen off at the airport all they have to do is get off the plane and walk to the security terminal where a Campaign staff member will meet them. This staff person will then escort your teen along with a few other YLT members to the location of the meeting.On the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, teens are asked to go online and take a fun, engaging "quiz" that presents them with several real life scenarios involving sex and asked them to choose a course of action.
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