Cancer

Sub-headings:

Breast Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Lung Cancer

Resources in this category:

American Brain Tumor Association
http://www.abta.org/

"The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) was founded in 1973. ABTA has made major strides by funding brain tumor research and providing information patients need to make educated decisions about treatment choices and to be active participants on their healthcare team. ABTA offers information about research, state of the art treatments, links to clinical trials, physician information and support services." This is a very comprehensive site providing links to other related Web sites, information about brain tumors and their treatment, and electronic access to their newsletter.

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp

"In 1913, 10 physicians and five laymen founded the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Its stated purpose was to "disseminate knowledge concerning the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of cancer; to investigate conditions under which cancer is found; and to compile statistics in regard thereto." Later renamed the American Cancer Society, Inc., the organization now consists of over 2 million Americans working to conquer cancer." This site provides access to information regarding programs and events, publications, meetings, cancer information, education and related sites.

Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
http://www.apon.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

APON is "the leading professional organization for registered nurses caring for children and adolescents with cancer and their families. " Through its website the association provides information about certification, continuing educaiton and research in the field of pediatric oncology.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.candlelighters.org/

"CCCF is an international, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Our mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children of cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them. We are the recognized leader among foundations in the field of pediatric cancer, and the only organization focused on a cooperative effort by parents and professionals." This site contains information regarding support groups, current workshops and conferences, current research studies, and a list of available resources.

CureSearch
http://www.curesearch.org/

CureSearch is a collaboration between the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group and details their activities in the treatment and prevention of childhood cancer. The site includes facts and research information for parents and families, patients, and healthcare professionals.

International Cancer Alliance
http://www.icare.org/

"The International Cancer Alliance (ICA) is a non-profit organization which assists physicians, cancer patients and their families and support groups in assuring that new, high-quality, focused, patient-centered cancer information is available to support the needs of each patient and physician. ICA has developed these programs through its education organization, the International Cancer Academy for Research and Education (ICARE). This organization is operated by a network of people: world-class scientists, clinicians, caring staff and lay volunteers, many who are patients themselves." This site provides access to information regarding cancer patient data, icare programs, patient feedback, expert advice and publications.

International Myeloma Foundation
http://myeloma.org/

"The IMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for multiple myeloma patients while working towards prevention and a cure." The site has information about myeloma, including a patient guide written by patients; fund-raising programs; contact information for on-line and in-person support groups.

Israel Cancer Research Fund
http://www.icrfonline.org/

"The Israel Cancer Research Fund has a three-fold mission to encourage innovative cancer research by Israeli scientists, to broaden research opportunities within Israel to end the exodus of talented Israeli cancer researchers, and to harness Israel¹s vast intellectual and creative resources to establish a world-class center for cancer study."

Radiological Society of North America
http://www.rsna.org/

"The purpose of the Radiological Society of North America is to promote and develop the highest standards of radiology and related sciences through education and research. The Society seeks to provide radiologists and allied health scientists with educational programs and materials of the highest quality, and to constantly improve the content and value of these educational activities. The Society seeks to promote research in all aspects of Radiology and related sciences, including basic clinical research in the promotion of quality healthcare. The Society seeks to foster closer fellowship among all radiologists and greater cooperation among radiologists and members of other branches of medicine and allied healthcare professionals. Established in 1994, RSNA Link is the society's main Web site. It is used by members and nonmembers (physicians and other healthcare professionals, technical exhibitors, administrators, journalists, students, and others) for information about the RSNA scientific assembly and annual meeting, Radiology and RadioGraphics journals, educational materials, research, grant funding, and other areas of interest to those active in medical imaging."

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls

"The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's mission is to cure leukemia and its related cancers - lymphoma, multiple myeloma and hodgkin's disease - and improve the quality of life of patients and their families; support the best researchers investigating the causes, treatment and cures for leukemia and educate health professionals about the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment." LSA has fully developed Web based connectivity to other pertinent links, downloadable current information about the disease including pamphlets in English and Spanish as well as on-location searching capability.