Cancer

Sub-headings:

Breast Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Lung Cancer

Resources in this category:

The American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org/

"The American Academy of Dermatology...embodies excellence in patient care, education and research; adherence to ethical conduct; and responsiveness to its members and to the public." This site provides links regarding public and patient information, professional information and organizations, and press releases.

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.

Better Bone Health
http://www.betterbonehealth.com/

Health care information for patients with bone diseases, particularly bone metastases and multiple myeloma. Includes disease information, symptoms, treatment information, and links to other resources.

Brain Tumor Society
http://www.tbts.org/

"The Brain Tumor Society provides resources for patients, survivors, family, friends and professionals."

Cancer Care
http://www.cancercare.org/

Cancer Care provides online information about common types of cancer, aimed especially at patients and their families. They also offer support and referral services to anyone living in the United States through their 800 number.

Cancer of the Larynx
http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/larynx/index.htm

Collection of authoritative links regarding vocal cord cancer, throat cancer, and laryngeal cancer. Includes general information, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment, studies, support groups, and organizations.

Cancer of the Thyroid
http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/thyroid/index.htm

A collection of links regarding thyroid cancer. Includes general information, questions and answers, risk and screening, treatment, organizations, types of thyroid cancer, and support groups.

Cancer Page
http://www.cancerpage.com/

"Created for patients and their loved ones, we are your trusted source for the latest news, research, and information on prevention, detection, and treatment. We're here as a complete cancer information and community resource to help at a time when you or your loved ones may be frightened or uncertain." Includes a glossary of terms, personal stories and experiences, and a doctor finder.

Cancer Resources from Oncolink
http://www.oncolink.com/

Comprehensive patient information on all types of cancers, treatments, coping with cancer, advice for finding an oncologist, news, and much more. For healthcare professionals, the site offers disease and drug information, patient handouts, and updates on new therapies and research.

CancerGuide: Steve Dunn's Cancer Information Page
http://cancerguide.org/

Helps to find the answers about cancer and to find the questions required, as well as various kinds of information about cancers. Good guide for a user who would like to research about cancer on his or her own. Information includeds recommended books, how to research into medical literature, and how to access Medline.

CancerIndex
http://www.cancerindex.org/

Featuring a "Guide to InterNet Resources for Cancer: An annotated directory of over 4,000 links sorted by cancer type, medical speciality, country and other topics." Also Children's Cancer Web: "Information and links about childhood cancer sorted by cancer type, country and other topics"; Cancer GeneticsWeb: "Detailed information for researchers about genetic alterations detected in tumour cells with links to research abstracts and gene databases"; Cancer-UK: "A detailed directory of UK based cancer organisations and information sorted by area, cancer-type, and other topics"; Guide to Medical Terminology and Cancer: "An introduction to related medical terminology"; Cancer Glossary.

Colorectal Cancer
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00035

Clear descriptions of symptoms, causes, risk factors, warning signs, screening, treatment, prevention, and coping skills related to colorectal cancer by the Mayo Clinic.

Confronting Pancreatic Cancer
http://www.pancreatica.org/

"The purpose of this site is to serve as a worldwide focal and gathering point on the Internet for the latest news and disinterested information in regard to clinical trials and other responsible medical care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer." Site includes an FAQ section, searchable clinical trials database, journal and newspaper articles and a set of related links.

Confronting Pancreatic Cancer
http://www.pancreatica.org/

"Our aim is to try and concentrate practical, impartial, understandable data about pancreatic cancer at this website, in such a way as to allow active patients, their caregivers and/or their physicians to sort through a large amount of information about pancreas cancer quickly." Resources include a clinical trials database, recent news, frequently asked questions, advocacy organizations, and extensive associated links.

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.

EMF Health Report
http://infoventures.com/emf/hrpt/

An online periodical devoted to covering research on the effects of Electomagnetic Fields (EMF). Has keyword search capability.

Eye Cancer Network
http://www.eyecancer.com/

"An educational web-site about the diagnosis and treatment of eye tumor patients. Find eye tumor doctors, eye tumor information, and support (for eye tumor patients and their families)."

EyesOnThePrize.org
http://www.eyesontheprize.org/

EyesOnThePrize.org is an online support and information website for women with gynecological cancers including: cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal, vulvar, and gestational. Features include extensive links and FAQ sections and an "ask the pros" service (submit questions to obstetricians, oncologists, and nurse practitioners.)

Gastric Cancer
http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/stomach/index.asp

Well-organized site of informative links about gastric cancer. The categories include general information, diagnosis, treatment, support, and related links.

Gene Therapy for Cancer
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/7_18.htm

This fact sheet from the National Cancer Institute answers 12 basic questions about gene therapy, including information about its use in treating cancer.

GrannyBarb and Art's Leukemia Links
http://www.acor.org/leukemia

Comprehensive collection of Leukemia links arranged into the categories information, treatment, genetics, stories, and additional resources.

Jo’s Trust
http://www.jotrust.co.uk/

"Jo's Trust is an online information and counselling service dedicated to women with cervical cancer, their family and friends." The site offers free, confidential medical advice from experts and counselors. It also includes general information, news, events, frequently asked questions, and bulletin boards.

Kidney Cancer Association
http://www.kidneycancerassociation.org/

"The organization of patients, families, doctors, and health professionals involved in kidney cancer."

Leukaemia Research Fund
http://www.lrf.org.uk/

A United Kingdom organization website devoted to the research of various blood cancers and disorders including leukaemia, lymphomas, and myeloma.

Lifestyle Cancer Information
http://www.cancernz.org.nz/

Site with summary information in layman's language about what people can do to prevent cancers from sun exposure and smoking, and how diet and nutrition can help.

Liver Cancer Network
http://www.livercancer.com/index.html

The Liver Cancer Network's goal is "to provide liver cancer patients and their families with the basic knowledge needed to better communicate with their physicians and to give patients and families hope for the future."

Living with CML
http://www.livingwithcml.com/

Defines chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and explains symptoms and treatment options for this bone marrow cancer. Find out more about information resources and community support.

Medicine On Line
http://www.meds.com/

"Provides cancer related educational content, discussion groups, and links to other related information services." Both professional and patient information is available.

Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group
http://www.mirg.org/

This site provides comprehensive information to victims and laypersons about treatments, clinical trials, etc., for Mesothelioma, aterminal cancer of the lung and abdomen.

www.MyelomaInfo.org
http://www.myelomainfo.org/

This page features information about myeloma, including incidence, symptoms, and treatment.

The National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/

"The National Cancer Institute, the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research is involved in a wide range of cancer information including treatment options, clinical trials, ways to reduce cancer risk, cope with cancer, as well as resources on support groups, financial assistance, educational materials, and much more."

National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/

The National Cancer Institute gives you access to high quality information summaries on treatment, supportive care, screening and prevention, and investigational or newly approved drugs. The treatment and supportive care summaries are available in English and Spanish. It also provides access to fact sheets on over 100 cancer-related topics.

National Cancer Institute State Cancer Legislative Database Program
http://www.scld-nci.net/

"The SCLD maintains information about state legislation and regulation addressing cancer-related topics, including tobacco, breast cancer, genetics, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, access to state-of-the-art cancer treatment, cancer registries, and selected issues related to environmental exposure."

Oncolink
http://oncolink.upenn.edu/

Disease Oriented Menus provide information on pediatric and adult cancers. Cancer related articles are found in Cancer News, Global Resources for Cancer Information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about CANCER are also links from the main menu.

The Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (ON DPG)
http://www.oncologynutrition.org/

"The Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group or ON DPG is a dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association or ADA." This site provides links to a database of resources for both professionals and patients, a newsletter, and recent research.

The Oral Cancer Foundation
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/

"The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support."

Pain Resource Center
http://prc.coh.org/

Bibliographies of print literature and links to online resources about chronic pain management, pain assessment, palliative health care, quality assurance, and ethics in nursing. Offers resources for both consumers and healthcare professionals.

Testicular Cancer Information and Support
http://www.tc-cancer.com/

"This site has been developed for the sole purpose of education and support for patients with testicular cancer and their family members." Includes cancer facts, sign and symptoms, self-exams, questions, chemotherapy and radiation information, links, stories, and forums.

The Testicular Cancer Resource Center
http://tcrc.acor.org/

A resource for information and support about testicular cancer. It includes information on doing a self-exam and a glossary of testicular cancer terms as well as descriptions of various treatments."We provide accurate and timely information about these tumors and their treatment to anyone and everyone interested. We have information for patients, caregivers, family, friends, and physicians. We believe that our information and links are of the highest quality, and we are blessed with the support of some of the finest doctors in the field."

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association
http://www.thyca.org/

Created and maintained by thyroid cancer survivors, the site "maintains current information about thyroid cancer and support services available to people at any stage of testing, treatment, or lifelong monitoring for thyroid cancer, as well as their caregivers. This site also serves as a resource for anyone interested in thyroid cancer survivors' issues."

What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Cervix
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/cervix

"This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet will give you some important information about cancer of the cervix and about some conditions that may lead to this disease. You can read about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. This booklet also has information to help you deal with cancer of the cervix if it affects you or someone you know."

What You Need To Know about Cancer of the Colon and Rectum
http://www.cancer.gov/templates/doc.aspx?viewid=b5ecd606-69f...

The website "provides information on the symptoms, detection and diagnosis, and treatment, in addition to information on possible causes and prevention of cancers of the colon and rectum. Having this important information can make it easier for patients and their families to handle the challenges they face."

What You Need To Know About Hodgkin's Disease
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/hodgkins

"This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet is intended to help people with Hodgkin's disease and their families and friends better understand this type of cancer. This booklet discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also has information about resources and sources of support for people with Hodgkin's disease."

What You Need To Know about Liver Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/liver

"This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet has important information about cancer that begins in the liver. It discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of liver cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with this disease."

What You Need To Know About Melanoma
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/melanoma

"The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has written this booklet to help people with melanoma and their families and friends better understand this disease. We hope others will read it as well to learn more about melanoma. This booklet discusses risks and prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. It also has information about resources and sources of support to help patients cope with melanoma."

What You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/prostate

"This booklet mentions some possible causes of prostate cancer. It also describes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. It has information to help men with prostate cancer and their families cope with the disease."