|
American
Cancer Society |
| http://www.cancer.org |
1-800-ACS-2345
This site and the free phone line provide information
to patients on cancer treatment, early detection
and prevention, as well as information on a variety
of services available to cancer patients and their
families. |
| Cancer
Treatment Centers of America |
| http://www.cancercenter.com |
| CANCERCARE |
| http://www.cancercare.org |
| Cancer
Education.com |
| http://www.cancereducation.com |
| This Web
site provides oncology professionals and their patients
access to the latest advances in over 20 types of
cancer, from prevention strategies and diagnostic
procedures to new treatment options and advice on
coping with cancer. |
| Cancer
Guide: Steve Dunn's Cancer Information Page |
| http://www.cancerguide.org |
| Cansearch
is produced by the National Coalition for Cancer
Survivorship (NCCS) to provide survivors and patients
with a step-by-step guide to the many cancer resources
found on the Web. |
| Healthfinder |
| http://www.healthfinder.gov |
| The US Department
of Health and Human Services' healthfinder® is a
free gateway to reliable consumer health information.
healthfinder links to online publications, clearinghouses,
databases, Web sites, and support and self-help
groups, as well as to government agencies and not-for-profit
organizations that produce reliable information
for the public. |
| MEDLINEplus |
| http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancers.html |
| This Web
site provides information on many cancer topics
by providing information and medical literature
from the National Library of Medicine and multiple
links to other Web sites. |
| National
Cancer Institute |
| http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov |
| OncoLink |
| http://www.oncolink.com |
| Sponsored
by the University of Pennsylvania, OncoLink offers
a comprehensive, well-organized source of cancer
information for patients and health care professionals. |
| Sustaining
Oncology Studies (SOS) Europe |
| http://sos.unige.it/soseuro.html |
| This Web
site contains information on support, training and
research in cancer and includes links to international
meetings, cancer-related publications, and international
associations. |
| TeleSCAN
Telematics Services in Cancer (European) |
| http://telescan.nki.nl |
| This site
contains European cancer research information for
patients, health care professionals, and researchers. |
| UICC |
| http://www.uicc.ch |
| International
links to specific types of Cancer |
| Brain
Cancer |
| American
Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) |
| http://www.abta.org |
| ABTA funds
brain tumor research and provides information to
help patients make educated decisions about their
health care. The ABTA offers printed materials about
research and treatment of brain tumors, and provides
listings of physicians, treatment facilities, and
support groups throughout the country. A limited
selection of Spanish-language publications is available. |
| National
Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF) |
| http://www.braintumor.org |
| NBTF provides
patients and families with information on coping
with brain tumors. This organization conducts national
and regional conferences, publishes printed materials
for patients and family members, provides access
to a national network of patient support groups,
and assists in answering patient inquiries. NBTF
also awards grants to fund research. Staff are available
to answer calls in Spanish, and some Spanish-language
publications are available. |
| Breast
Cancer |
| Breast
Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors Project |
| http://www.cfe.cornell.edu/bcerf |
| This site
provides fact sheets, critical evaluations, bibliographies
and a searchable database on breast cancer and environmental
risk factors. |
| Breast
Cancer Answers |
| http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/bca |
| This is
a service of the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive
Cancer Center, providing accurate and up-to-date
information from reliable sources on breast cancer
prevention, detection, diagnosis, stage, and treatment. |
| Breast
Cancer Awareness |
| http://www.tricaresw.af.mil/breastcd/index.html |
| This interactive
site from the US Department of Defense TRICARE provides
useful information on a broad range of issues concerning
breast health. |
| Breast
Cancer Online |
| http://www.bco.org |
| Breast Cancer
Online is an independent educational service and
information source for professionals working in
the field of breast cancer. It includes conference
information and reports, news, links, case studies
and questions for self-assessment. |
| Community
Breast Health Project |
| http://www-med.stanford.edu/CBHP |
| This site
offers breast cancer information to patients and
survivors of breast cancer. It includes practical
advice and links to other Web sites that have breast
cancer information. |
| ENCORE |
| http://www.ywca.org |
| ENCORE is
the YWCA's discussion and exercise program for women
who have had breast cancer surgery. It is designed
to help restore physical strength and emotional
well-being. |
| Inflammatory
Breast Cancer Research Foundation |
| http://www.ibcresearch.org |
| This Web
site is dedicated to the advancement of research
on inflammatory breast cancer. |
| The National
Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) |
| http://www.nabco.org |
| NABCO is
a coalition of more than 370 organizations that
provide breast cancer detection, treatment, and
care to thousands of women. This site provides information
on clinical trials, a resource router to cancer
information resources on the Internet, and links
to local breast cancer support groups. |
| National
Breast Cancer Coalition |
| http://www.natlbcc.org |
| This organization
focuses on three main goals in the fight against
breast cancer: increasing cancer research, increasing
access for all women to quality treatment and clinical
trials, and increasing the influence of women living
with breast cancer. |
| Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation |
| http://www.breastcancerinfo.com |
| This Organization
fights to eradicate breast cancer by funding national
grants, education, and screening and treatment projects
in communities throughout the US. |
| Y-ME
National Breast Cancer Organization |
| http://www.y-me.org |
| Y-ME National
Breast Cancer Organization has a commitment to provide
information and support to anyone who has been affected
by breast cancer. This site includes general information
about breast cancer and information on screening
and detection; information for women and men who
have breast cancer; and information for family members
and loved ones. Some of this information is also
presented in Spanish. |
| Colorectal
Cancer |
| American
Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons |
| http://www.fascrs.org/ascrs-home.html |
| Eye
Cancer |
| The Eye
Cancer Network |
| http://www.eyecancer.com |
| This site
provides information for patients with eye cancer
and the health care professionals who care for them. |
| Genitourinary
Cancers |
| American
Foundation for Urologic Disease (AFUD) |
| http://www.afud.org |
| The AFUD
supports research; provides education to patients,
the general public, and health care professionals;
and offers patient-support services for those who
have or may be at risk for a urologic disease or
disorder. It provides information on urologic disease
and dysfunctions, including prostate cancer treatment
options, bladder health, and sexual function. It
also offers prostate cancer support groups (Prostate
Cancer Network). Some Spanish-language publications
are available. |
| Kidney
Cancer Association |
| http://www.nkca.org |
| The Kidney
Cancer Association supports research, offers printed
materials about the diagnosis and treatment of kidney
cancer, sponsors support groups, and provides physician
referral information. |
| Testicular
Cancer Resource Center |
| http://www.acor.org/diseases/TC |
| Gynecological
Cancers |
| American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
| http://www.acog.org |
| This Web
site lists detailed information for patients on
cancers of the ovary, uterus, vulva and cervix. |
| Center
for Cervical Health |
| http://www.cervicalhealth.org |
| This site
provides information on emotional and educational
support to those diagnosed with cervical disease. |
| Gynecologic
Oncology Associates (GOA) |
| http://gynoncology.com |
| GOA is a
partnership of 16 leading Gynecologic Oncologists
throughout California. GOA is dedicated to the comprehensive
care and treatment of women diagnosed with pelvic
cancers, precancerous conditions, and complex surgical
problems. |
| National
Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) |
| http://www.nccc-online.org |
| The NCCC
focuses on providing support to women and their
family members on issues related to cervical cancer
disease, screening, treatment, and new research. |
| National
Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) |
| http://www.ovarian.org |
| The NOCC
raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes
education about the disease. A toll-free telephone
number is available for information, referral, support,
and education about ovarian cancer. Information
about support groups, a database of gynecologic
oncologists searchable by state, and educational
materials are also available as well as a limited
selection of Spanish-language publications. |
| Ovarian
Cancer National Alliance |
| http://www.ovariancancer.org |
| The alliance
works to increase public and professional understanding
of ovarian cancer and to advocate for research to
determine more effective ways to diagnose, treat,
and cure this disease. The alliance distributes
informational materials; sponsors an annual advocacy
conference for survivors and families; advocates
on the issues of cancer to the ovarian cancer community;
and works with women's groups, seniors, and health
professionals to increase awareness of ovarian cancer. |
| Head
and Neck Cancers |
| Large
Granular Lymphocyte (LGL) Leukemia Registry |
| http://www.moffitt.usf.edu/lgl-leukemia |
| This registry
assists in the diagnosis of LGL leukemia and establishes
a bank of blood and tissue samples from patients
with LGL leukemia. |
| Leukemia
Society of America (LSA) |
| http://www.leukemia.org |
| The LSA
is concerned with leukemia, lymphoma, and related
diseases. It supports research and provides printed
materials. Some Spanish-language publications are
also available. The LSA also offers financial assistance
and provides information about other resources for
these patients and their families. |
| Lung
Cancer |
| Alliance
for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education
(ALCASE) |
| http://www.alcase.org |
| The ALCASE
provides people with lung cancer and to their families
that are designed to help improve quality of life.
These programs include education about the disease,
psychosocial support, and advocacy about issues
concerning lung cancer survivors. |
| Lung
Cancer Awareness Campaign |
| http://www.lungcancer.org/home.htm |
| This Web
site is designed to increase lung cancer awareness
and its increasing impact on women by including
lung cancer facts, recent news and press releases. |
| Lymphomas |
| Lymphoma
Information Network |
| http://www.lymphomainfo.net |
| This site
is devoted to providing detailed information for
those with Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
The site is complemented with links to other lymphoma
sites for patients and physicians. |
| Lymphoma
Research Foundation of America (LRFA) |
| http://www.lymphoma.org |
| LRFA funds
research and provides educational information on
lymphoma. It offers a helpline for general information
on lymphoma, as well as referrals to other resources,
oncologists, clinical trials, and support groups.
A buddy program is available to match newly diagnosed
patients with other lymphoma patients who have coped
with the disease. Some Spanish-language publications
are also available. |
| Cure
For Lymphoma Foundation (CFL) |
| http://www.cfl.org |
| The CFL
funds research and provides education on Hodgkin's
disease and on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It offers
support groups, a patient-to-patient telephone network,
living well with lymphoma family forums, newsletters,
and educational materials. |
| Multiple
Myeloma |
| International
Myeloma Foundation |
| http://www.myeloma.org |
| The foundation
is dedicated to improving the quality of life for
myeloma patients while working towards a cure. It
offers information about myeloma, complimentary
information packages, access to educational programs,
a quarterly newsletter, a toll-free phone/email
hot line, an extensive patient-to-patient networking
program and funding for promising research. |
| Multiple
Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) |
| http://www.multiplemyeloma.org |
| MMRF supports
research grants and professional and patient symposia
on multiple myeloma and related blood cancers. MMRF
publishes a quarterly newsletter, and provides referrals
and information packets free of charge to patients
and family members. |
| Pediatric
Cancers |
| A Starting
Point: Children's Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors |
| http://www.med.miami.edu/neurosurgery/start_intro.htm |
| This Web
site links to many other Web sites with information
about treatment on pediatric neuro-oncology. |
| Association
for the Care of Children's Health (ACCH) |
| The ACCH
has a variety of programs to promote the health
of children. It publishes educational materials
on child health that is of interest to parents,
educators, and health care professionals. A limited
selection of Spanish-language publications is available. |
| Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) |
| http://www.candlelighters.org |
| This site
provides an introduction to the programs and services
of CCCF, including information about publications
and local chapters. CCCF is an international nonprofit
organization dedicated to educating, supporting,
serving, and advocating for families of children
of cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the
health care professionals who care for them. |
| Children's
Hospice International |
| http://www.chionline.org |
| Children's
Hospice International provides a network of support
for dying children and their families. It serves
as a clearing house on research programs, provides
information about support groups, and offers educational
materials and training programs for pain management
and the care of seriously ill children. |
| National
Childhood Cancer Foundation/Children's Cancer Group
(NCCF/CCG) |
| http://www.nccf.org |
| This Web
site informs the public about facts on childhood
cancer, stories of cancer survivors, clinical trial
information of the Children's Cancer Group, and
locations of CCG institutions. A separate password-protected
area is maintained for CCG members. This area contains
detailed CCG protocols, group operationa such as
group-specific mailing lists and Web-based conference
board. |
| Outlook:
Life Beyond Childhood Cancer |
| http://www.outlook-life.org |
| This is
an interactive information and support system for
long-term survivors of childhood cancer and their
families. |
| Pediatric
Oncology Group (POG) |
| http://www.pog.ufl.edu |
| POG is a
National Cancer Institute sponsored cooperative
group of individuals and institutions dedicated
to controlling cancer among children and adolescents.
This site contains listings of POG member institutions,
POG's mission statement, and a section for POG members. |
| Prostate
Cancer |
| Prostate
Cancer Answers |
| http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/pca |
| This is
a service of the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive
Cancer Center. It provides accurate and up-to-date
information about prostate cancer research, prevention,
detection, diagnosis and treatment. |
| US TOO
International, Inc. |
| http://www.ustoo.com |
| US TOO is
a prostate cancer support group organization. Goals
of US TOO are to increase awareness of prostate
cancer in the community, educate men newly diagnosed
with prostate cancer, offer support groups, and
provide the latest information about treatment for
this disease. A limited selection of Spanish-language
publications is available. |
| Prostate
Cancer (to register) |
| http://www.uronet.org |
| Uronet has
been designed as an educational service, an information
resource and an interactive forum for discussion
on prostate cancer for urologists worldwide. The
content of these pages is reviewed by a panel of
experts and updated on a monthly basis. |
| Prostate
Action is a message board and chat room for
people with prostate cancer, their friends and family,
and carers. It offers emotional support, and information
about research and treatment both in the UK and
internationally. |
| Skin
Cancer |
| Melanoma
Patients' Information Page |
| http://www.mpip.org |
| Designed
for melanoma patients and melanoma investigators,
this Web site includes published results of clinical
trials in chemotherapy, vaccines, and gene therapy.
It also has a database of research abstracts and
a bulletin board for questions and answers. |
| The Melanoma
Education Fund |
| http://skincheck.com |
| This Web
site provides education about melanoma, emphasizing
the importance of monthly self-examination of the
skin to detect melanomas early when they are curable. |
| Skin
Cancer Research Foundation of South Australia |
| http://skincancer.cool.net.au |
| This Web
site contains facts about skin cancer and information
for detection and prevention. |
| Links
to information on Bone Marrow Transplantation |
| Bone
Marrow Transplantation Information |
| http://www.marrow.org/ |
| This site
provides information and data from experts in bone
marrow transplantation. |
| National
Bone Marrow Transplant Link |
| http://comnet.org/nbmtlink |
| This program
of the Karmanos Cancer Institute helps patients
and families of those considering |
| National
Marrow Donor Program |
| http://www.marrow.org |
The National
Marrow Donor Program, which is funded by the Federal
Government of the U.S.A, was created to improve
the effectiveness of the search for bone marrow
donors. It has a registry of potential bone marrow
donors and provides free information on bone marrow
transplantation, peripheral blood stem cell transplantation
and unrelated-donor stem cell transplantation including
the use of umbilical cord blood.
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