| Cancer Web Sites
The National Cancer Institute which is part of the National Institutes of Health has a significant amount of information on cancer. The first few pages of the site provides links to their best sites.
National
Cancer Institute - Home page
National Cancer Institute- Statistics
National Cancer Institute- Lung Cancer Screening Site
American
Cancer Society
Numerous help sections
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Patient, Family and Friends topics
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Survivors topics
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Health Information Seekers topics
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Use Treatment Health Tools
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Explore Treatment Guidelines
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Find Treatment Centers
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Find a Clinical Trial
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Guidelines for Early Detection
YourDiseaseRisk.Com
This site from the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention provides information to help individuals and their families to understand one’s risk for one of five heath issues including Cancer.
U.S. News and World Report Cancer Sites
breastcancer.org
Non-profit site with basic information. It features the latest studies and how the results may apply to you.
Women's Cancer Network
Provides good basic information on women related cancers
Prostate Cancer Predictor
This site will predict your chances of developing prostate cancer
Breast Cancer Predictor
This is The National Cancer Institute’s tool which provides a five-year risk assessment based on family history, age and other factors.
Northern
Cancer Network
UK based site
Abramson
Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
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Types of cancer
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Treatment options
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Coping with cancer
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Clinical trails
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Ask the experts
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Onco library
City of Hope
An innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life threatening diseases.
- Patients & Public
- Diseases & Conditions
- Research
The
Moss Reports
The
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
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Learn: Information for survivors and caregivers
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Listen: The Cancer survivor tool box
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Search: Cancer resource guide
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Support: Find out more
Coalition
of Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc.
Learn the basics of clinical trials or use the interactive
guide to Cancer Clinical Trials
Skin
Cancer Home Page from the U.S. National Cancer Institute
Siteman Cancer Center
Determine your risk of developing five types of cancer
Cancer-Survival-Tool-Box.org
This is a free audio program to help cancer survivors and their caregivers in dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and challenges of cancer.
CancerBACUP
UK based Skin cancer information center
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General information
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The skin information
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What is your cancer?
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Your feelings
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References
- Causes and diagnosis
- Causes
- Types
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Types of treatment
- After treatment
- Clinical trials
- Resources and support
American Academy of Family Physicians
Health information for the whole family
Direct links to a number of their sites are listed below.
Multiple
Myeloma—Darren McCarty Foundation
General information on Multiple Myeloma
Screen for Lung Cancer.org
Non-profit site to encourage people to undertake lung cancer screening.
Topics include the following:
- Am I at Risk?
- What is Lung Cancer Screening?
- Where do I get Screened?
- Discussion of Detecting Lung Cancer Early With CT Scans
- Lung Cancer Facts
- Treatment
- Clinical Trials
- Much More
Lung Cancer Alliance
Screen For Lung Cancer
The
Skin Cancer Foundation
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Self Exam
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Melanoma
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Basal Cell
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Squamous Cell
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Actinic Ketosis
eMedicine Skin Cancer Site
National
Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign
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Facts about Cervical Cancer
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What is cervical cancer?
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What causes cervical cancer?
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Testing for Cervical cancer
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Frequently asked Questions
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Resource list
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Brochure
Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The latest in prevention, screening and treatment overview
- Survivorship & Support
- More
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Ovarian
Cancer Canada
Patient
Centers.com
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma information center
Hirshberg
Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Mission: To find a cure for pancreatic cancer Pancreatic Cancer
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Overview and facts
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Research
Pancreatic
Cancer Action Network
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Patient Services
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Healthcare Professionals
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Research
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Scientific News
Light
of Life Foundation
The Light of Life Foundation is committed to support,
education and awareness for thyroid cancer patients.
Prostate
Cancer Research Institute
They list a number of resources
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Glossary of Medical Terms
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Find Books on Prostate Cancer
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View Power Point Lecture Slides
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Locate Prostate Cancer Physicians
and Labs in your area
The
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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Newly Diagnosed
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Find Support
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Stay Informed
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Order materials
Cancer
Treatment Centers of America
Commercial site
Cancer Research UK
The site provided information about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.
United
States National Library of Medicine
MedlinePlus
United
States National Library of Medicine
PubMed Central
Digital archive of life science journal literature
National
Library of Medicine
PubMed
14,000,000
citations available
Search by author, journal titles, and clinical queries
Clinical
Trials.gov
A service of the National Institutes of Health .Developed
by the National Library of Medicine. Search by chronic
illness, location, treatment and sponsor
National Library of Medicine
LocatorPlus
Books, journals and audiovisuals in the National Library
of Medicine collections
Innovations.org
Cancer web page
Read about cancer medicines in development
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Numerous articles
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Patient stories
Senior
Health.gov
Developed by the National Institute on Aging. Health
Information for older adults
US
Too
Prostrate Cancer Education and Support
University
of Pennsylvania
Oncology link
Schine
On-Line Services, Inc.
Site for doing research on cancer treatments
The
Prostate Net
A national initiative to promote disease risk education
and Prostate Cancer Screening
Patient
Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments, Inc.
This source provides advanced methods of detection and
treatments on prostate cancer.
National
Prostate Cancer Coalition
Advocacy organization dedicated to fighting
prostate cancer. Its goal is to educate those dealing
with prostate cancer and to reach out to the at risk
community.
National
Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The
International Ovarian Cancer Connection
The international newsletter for those fighting ovarian
cancer. Multiple languages
United
Ostomy Association of America
A volunteer based health organization dedicated to providing
education, information, support and advocacy for people
who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
Support
for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
A patient directed self help organization
Lymphoma.com
The foundation's mission is to eradicate lymphoma.
Provides a patient guide on the web site.
Kidney
Cancer Association
Dedicated to supporting kidney cancer patients and
survivor.
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Dealing with the disease
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Survivor gallery
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Research
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More
Colorectal
Cancer Network
Offers support for the families and friends of colorectal
cancer patients
Multiple
Myeloma Research Foundation
About Myeloma
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Myeloma treatments
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Clinical trials
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Research grants
Alliance of State Pain Initiatives
Pain management information in part from the University
of Wisconsin Medical School—Cancer pain booklet
free online
Lung Cancer.org
Easy to understand information on lung cancer
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Treatment options
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Free lung cancer educational kits
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Hear what lung cancer experts are saying about
the latest advances in lung cancer prevention and
detection
Lung Cancer Alliance
A national organization dedicated to helping
people with lung cancer and those who are at risk for
the disease.
- Lung cancer hotline
- Newsletter
The
Wellness Community
A national organization dedicated to providing free
emotional support, education and hope for people with
cancer and their loved ones.
The
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Leads lobbying efforts on capital hill.
Good news articles
National Brain Tumor Foundation
R.A. Bloch
Cancer Foundation
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Free copies of several cancer books
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Information on doctors and second
opinions
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Help on obtaining rapid appointments
People
Living With Cancer
The patient information web site of the American Society
of Clinical Oncology
American
Brain Tumor Association
Extensive source of information about brain tumors,
treatment options and living with a brain tumor.
Gilda's
Club Worldwide
Adults and children can share their fears and wisdom
Cancer
Hope Network
Provides free, confidential, one-on-one support
to people with cancer and their families
Cancer
Glossary
Terms and definitions to provide you with a better
understanding of words used in cancer care.
Cancer
Care
Hotline staffed by professional oncology social
workers to provide emotional and practical guidance.
The
Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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Survivor Profiles
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Links to other sites
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Beast Health Library
MammoSite
Radiation Targeted Therapy System
Web site on a breast cancer treatment therapy that
delivers radiation from within the breast tumor cavity.
American
Federation for Aging Research
Colon
Cancer Alliance
Support + information for people touched
by colorectal cancer
National
Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
Excellent resource for information on colorectal cancer
Cancer-Pain.org
Lymphoma
Research Foundation
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Lymphoma Information
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Patient Support
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Research
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News
Testicular
Cancer site from the FDA
Hereditary
Colon Cancer Association web site
Under News section
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Open clinical trials
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Books of interest
About
Liver Tumors.com
A resource for liver tumor patients and concerned persons
Bowel
Cancer
UK Site
National
Breast Cancer Coalition
Breast cancer activist group
Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Information for:
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Patients
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Survivors
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Affiliates
Y-ME
National Breast Cancer Organization
Support programs, understand your treatments, and cancer
information
Johns
Hopkins Hospital
Great information on breast cancer
- Treatment and Diagnosis
- Patient Care
National
Guideline Clearing House
Excellent article search site from the U.S. Government.
Go to top left, over search. Type in topic, click search. A direct link to several topics is listed below.
U.S.
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Women's Health Site
American
Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Radiation Therapy Articles For:
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Brain Tumors
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Breast Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
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Gynecologic Cancers
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Prostate Cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
From the Department of Health and Human Services. Link not active January 19, 2007
RadiologyInfo
The radiology information resource information for patients
- Radiation therapy description
- Disease discussion
Brain tumors
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
American Institute for Cancer Research
This is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results.
American
Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeon Patient
Information
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Read about colorectal diseases
and procedures
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Assess your risk for colorectal
cancer
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Learn about inherited colorectal
cancer registries
About Herbs, Botanicals and Other Products ‘for Cancer’
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
U.S. News & World Report
Heath site with great search options
YahooHealth Breast Cancer Site
Numerous good articles on breast cancer
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Symptoms & Diagnosis
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Causes and Prevention
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Treatments
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Medications
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Living with
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