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FAQ About Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment(CancerNet) National Cancer Institute
NCI News(National Cancer Institute) News about recent research results at NCI
ACP's Home Care Guide to Advanced Cancer(USA) An online book provided by the American College of Physicians. The site provides advice for family, friends, and hospice workers who are caring for people with advanced cancer at home, with a strong emphasis on quality of life issues.
alt.support.grief News Group
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
American Academy of Pain Management(USA) AAPM is a multidisciplinary society awarding certification for practitioners of pain management. The site includes a large database of pain management programs throughout the US.
American Pain Society This is a multidisciplinary organization founded in 1978 to advance pain-related research, education, treatment and professional practice. The Web site includes details of events, news, forums, publications and a member's area.
Annals of Surgical Oncology (Journal)
Announcements (Journal of Clinical Oncology)
Asbestos.com Provides free information, resources and personal assistance to anyone affected by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure.
Asian American Network for Cancer Awarenesss, Research and Training(USA) This was founded by the National Cancer Institute and Ohio State University to increase cancer awareness, promote greater accrual of Asian Americans in clinical studies, increase training opportunities for Asian American.
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (USA) APON is a non-profit organization formed in 1976 and has members in the US, Canada, and other countries. The site provides details of services for members including a journal, newsletter, publications, and continuing education.
Blood Counts Information for Kids with Cancer(Mary Petersen and Jo Eland, University of Iowa) pages for kids (and anyone else who is interested) explaining blood cells, blood counts and chemotherapy
Bulletin of the Intercultural Cancer Council (USA) The ICC aims to promote policies to improve care and treatment in minorities and medically underserved cancer patients.
Camp Cancer - for Kids with Cancer -a virtual camp !
CancerJournal of The American Cancer Society. The web site has tables of contents, abstracts, search facilities. Subscribers can also access full text articles.
Cancer Care, Inc (USA) a national voluntary social service agency, facilities include a toll free telephone helpline. The web site includes details of programs, information about specific cancers and topics including free access to audio clips of teleconferences etc.
Cancer Control A peer reviewed journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center. Free online access to full text articles.
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and PreventionA journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Table of Contents, Editorial Board, Instructions for authors etc.
Cancer FAQIncludes a list of cancer sites.
Cancer Genetics Services Directory - Online Search Form (CancerNet, USA) A directory of licensed genetic counselors. Providing patients, family, and health professionals with information about cancer risk assessment; availability, appropriateness, and interpretation of genetic susceptibility testing.
Cancer in Minorities - Facts and Figures 2000(American Cancer Society)
Cancer Issues and Minority Health Resource Guide(Intercultural Cancer Council, USA)
Cancer Pain and Related Resources (Mayday Upper Peninsula Pain Project, USA) A large list of cancer pain related resources. This site provides awareness and information about pain and related health issues, also News, Other Resources, and many other pain related resources
Cancer Pain Education for Patients and families (University of Iowa College of Nursing)
Cancer Risk Factors and Possible Causes - Menu(CancerNet)
Cancer Screening, Prevention and Genetics (National Cancer Institute, USA) Information for health professionals
CancerLit: Aids Related Cancers(National Cancer Institute) On-line abstracts for health professionals. Sorted by month and year.
CancerSourceRN.comA site for oncology professionals by Cancersource.com in partnership with the Oncology Nursing Society. It includes a drugs database, cancer news, continuing education and reference resources. Free registration is required to access parts of the site.
CAREGIVERS - Email list (ACOR)
Cell Growth and DifferentiationA journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Table of Contents, Editorial board, instructions to authors etc.
Center for Alternative Medicine Research - University of Texas(Texas, USA) A government funded center investigating the effectiveness of alternative/complementary therapies used for cancer prevention and control. The web site includes details of research, detailed reviews, resources and links.
Center for Cancer Control Research(Baylor College of Medicine)
Center to Advance Palliative CareThe Center is directed by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. This is is an on-line resource for hospitals and health systems interested in developing palliative care programs. It includes information and details of courses and other resources.
Chai Lifeline/ Camp Simcha(USA) a not-for-profit organization founded in 1986 by Rabbi Simcha Scholar. providing support for children and their families who are coping with life-threatening illnesses. Programs include camps, counseling, education and financial assistance.
Chinese-American Cancer Association (American Cancer Society) Information in both English and Chinese
Clinical Cancer ResearchMonthly journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, with a focus on research and translational research which bridges the laboratory and the clinic; especially clinical trials and clinically relevant laboratory research.
Clinical Journal of Oncology NursingA bimonthly journal of the Oncology Nursing Society.
Complementary Medicine - Menu(OncoLink) This section contains information about a range of specific complementary therapies, answers to frequently asked questions, book reviews, and links to other related resources.
Coping with cancer - Menu (OncoLink)
Coping with Loss and Grief Menu (OncoLink)
Corporate Angel Network(USA) Non-profit organization that provides free air transportation to and from recognized US cancer hospitals without regard to their financial resources. The network has helped over 10,000 patients since 1981.
Cycle of Hope(USA) By the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Bristol-Myers Squibb company. The site includes information about cancer risks, living with cancer, tips for caregivers, Lance Armstrong's story, links, Cycle of Hope materials etc.
Death and Dying (Global Ideas Bank)
End of Life Issues Menu (OncoLink)
Endocrinology Interest GroupThis is a Special Interest Group of the NIH. It is a forum for researchers interested in basic and clinical endocrinology and its implications on other fields including cancer. The Web site includes details of membership, meetings and Email archives.
Families and Patients-- The Experience of Cancer : Menu(OncoLink)
Food Fight Against Cancer(University of Oklahoma, USA)
Friendly 4 Seniors (USA) this site aims to help seniors and caregivers locate services, information and resources. The site includes a search tool and section on health and medical issues.
Glossary (Medicine Online - Leukemia Information Center) A large glossary of cancer related terms.
Growth House - International directory of reviewed links for terminal illness supportGrowth House is a non-profit organization dedicated to end of life issues; hospice care, palliative medicine, pain management, grief, death with dignity, and other related issues. The site provides comprehensive links and reviews of related sites.
Gynecologic Oncology(Journal) as part of the IDEAL scheme the journal has free tables of contents with abstracts for all users and full text PDF files for registered users.
Hat and Soul co. (Brown-Harrison Companies, USA) A company which creates and sells hats for women in chemotherapy. The site includes links to cancer awareness groups.
HealthGate Inc.(USA) Including FREE MEDLINE and CANCERLIT ACCESS plus other biomedical databases, CME courses, and consumer health information.
Hematology / Oncology Clinics of North AmericaBimonthly Journal - topical issues
Hospice Foundation of America
Hospice Hands (Hospice of North Central Florida) A site containing comprehensive links on a range of death, bereavement, care, hospice, and other related issues.
Imperatives for Quality Cancer Care: Access, Advocacy, Action, and Accountability (National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, USA) a Declaration of principles and guidelines for access, advocacy, and accountability in 3 areas: Quality cancer care, Physiologic long-term and late effects of cancer treatment, and psychosocial issues.
Kid's Home at NCI (USA)A parent / patient oriented site. This includes information for parents, links to child oriented pages, and art work by children with cancer.
KIDSCOPESupport organization to help the families and children of cancer patients
Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis(National Cancer Institute, USA) The laboratory investigates the Living With Dignity.A New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation, founded in 1996, which provides psycho-social support for individuals and families living with cancer and AIDS. The Web site includes details of professional counseling services, grief therapy and newsletter.
Medical Science Bulletin - Oncology Review Section Information for Oncologists (Pharminfo)
Medicine Online (USA) Cancer related resources - by GlaxoWelcome an international pharmaceutical company.
MedicineNet"A Free Medical Resource" Diseases / Medical Dictionary / News and many other features
MedscapeCommercial site for health professionals. Requires free registration. Includes full text articles, free access to MEDLINE, TOXLINE, and AIDSLINE databases. There is an oncology section.
Mental Health NetThis site contains an index of pages related to mental health issues and also has a section on cancer links.
MPIP Dictionary(Melanoma Patient's Information Page- dictionary of cancer terms)
National Cancer Institute (NCI) (USA)
National Lymphedema NetworkA non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the public. The Web site includes news, details of conferences, educational material about primary and secondary lymphedema.
New Medicine, Inc.(USA) including 'Future Oncology' News on products / technology
Oncology(Journal) Founded in 1948 as ‘Oncologia’
OurAngelTeens(Angels of Hope) unmoderated mailing list for teenagers ages 13-19 who are suffering with cancer and are looking for a pen-pal to communicate with.
Palliative Care In Oncology A special issue of The Cancer Control Journal. Full text. CME credits
R.A. Bloch Cancer FoundationThe foundation was created by a survivor of lung cancer with an aim to help all cancer patients conquer their disease. The Web site includes information about programs, second opinions, information for patients and supporters.
Radiation ResearchJournal of the Radiation Research Society
Smoking and Cancer (CancerNet)
Solid Tumor Interest Groupof the Association for Molecular Pathology
Tampa Children's Hospital - Children's Cancer Center (Florida, USA) The Children's Cancer Center is a not-for-profit organization providing emotional, financial and educational support for children with cancer and blood disorders.
Teen Age Grief, Inc(USA) A non-profit organization based in Newhall, California. It was founded in 1984 to provide emotional support for young people and training for teachers and other professionals helping teenagers grieve.
The Compassionate Friends - National Office(USA) A non-profit self-help organization for bereaved parents and siblings, with many local chapters both in the USA and international. The site includes on-line information leaflets about various aspects of grieving, plus links to local chapters.
The Sun and Skin Cancer(Carrollton High School, Hult Health Education Center, and Illinois State Board of Education) a child (and adult) friendly with detailed sections about the sun, U.V. Rays, skin cancer, prevention and protection, quiz.
The Virtual Hospital
Young Adults Living With Cancer(USA) An organization dedicated to helping make resources available to young adults who have or have had cancer. "We realize that the concerns that young adults who have cancer face are different than those of older adults."
Young Professionals Against Cancer (YPAC) YPAC is the fund raising arm of the Orange County Foundation for Oncology Children and Families (OCFOCF).
The above listed links have been adopted from CancerIndex.org. They are created for knowledge sharing /educational purposes only.
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What is Cancer Glossary of Cancer/Treatment Terms Types of scans to detect cancer
Common Types of Cancer*
Bladder Cancer Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer Leukemia (adult) Leukemia (child)
Lung Cancer Melanoma Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma) Thyroid Cancer
* Common Types of Cancer - cancers diagnosed with greatest frequency in the United States
What is Cancer Glossary of Cancer/Treatment Terms Types of scans to detect cancer
Common Types of Cancer*
Bladder Cancer Breast Cancer Colon Cancer Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer Leukemia (adult) Leukemia (child)
Lung Cancer Melanoma Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma) Thyroid Cancer
* Common Types of Cancer - cancers diagnosed with greatest frequency in the United States
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