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      new window DrWeil.com: Food as medicine - Cancer Prevention
new window DrWeil.com: Cancer
new window FamilyDoctor.org Information Sheets: Cancer
new window Johns Hopkins Medicine: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
 
 
Message Boards and Online Support Groups:
      new window iVillage.com - The Women's Network: Cancer: Friends & Family Support
new window iVillage.com - The Women's Network: Living with Cancer
new window Google Groups: alt.support.cancer
new window Google Groups: sci.med.diseases.cancer
 
 
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Web Directory:
      new window Cancer.gov  [Recommended]   Description: Credible, current and comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute. (cancer.gov)
new window CancerGuide  [Recommended]   Description: A survivor provides a comprehensive orientation to help motivated patients begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team. (cancerguide.org)
new window A Notebook Guide for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients Description: Information for people who have just received the diagnosis. Includes links, a message board and details about the author. (newcancerpatient.net)
new window About.com: Cancer Description: Presents general overview information on many of the main kinds of tumors. Includes news, doctor search, glossary and access to support hotlines. (cancer.about.com)
new window ACOR Support Description: Links-based listing by the Association of Online Cancer Resources. (acor.org)
new window ACS: Statistics Description: American Cancer Society presents an array of related statistics. (cancer.org)
new window AllExperts Oncology Q&A Description: Comprehensive directory of cancer experts volunteering to answer both general and disease-specific questions. (allexperts.com)
new window atCancer Description: Gives access to a MEDLINE-related search engine, as well as to reference links. (atCancer.com)
new window BBC News: Cancer the Facts Description: A guide to several types of tumors and their treatments including audio from experts, survivors' stories and news archives. (news.bbc.co.uk)
new window Best Practices: Cancer Prevention and Control Description: National Governor's Association resource designed to provide a clearinghouse of standards related to tumor care. (nga.org)
new window Cancer Advice UK Description: Advice and information about diagnosis and treatment issues. Includes leaflets, book suggestions, links and support groups. (canceradvice.co.uk)
new window Cancer Chart Description: Quick reference listing of the most common tumor types. (cftech.com)
new window Cancer Consultants.com Description: Provides information on treatment and prevention for patients and professionals. (cancerconsultants.com)
new window Cancer Dictionary & Acronyms Description: Terminology and abbreviations presented in a searchable format. (dictionary.rare-cancer.org)
new window Cancer Forums Description: Online discussions on various types of cancers. Includes topics such as coping, support, clinical trials and treatment options. (cancerforums.net)
new window Cancer Information Services Description: Information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute including access to links, press releases and publications. (cis.nci.nih.gov)
new window Cancer Leadership Council Description: A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues. (cancerleadership.org)
new window Cancer Lynx Description: An online 'zine for patients and professionals. (cancerlynx.com)
new window Cancer Matters Description: Contains information, treatment options, and resources on a range of cancers. Also includes links to general resources, and a directory of services and resources located in a number of US cities. (cancermatters.com)
new window Cancer Mondial Description: The International Agency for Research on Cancer provides access to reports and databases on occurrence and characteristics. (www-dep.iarc.fr)
new window Cancer Monthly Description: Presents information on research results. (cancermonthly.com)
new window Cancer Network.com Description: Information resource aimed at health professionals. Requires registration. (cancernetwork.com)
new window Cancer Nutrition Center Description: Explores the link between tumors and nutrition. Offers dietary advice for patients. (cancernutrition.com)
new window Cancer Options UK Description: Designed to help patients and families find appropriate treatment options and services. Provides access to a nurse specialist. (canceroptions.co.uk)
new window Cancer Page Description: Information and community resources including chat rooms, message boards, physician directory and clinical trials. (cancerpage.com)
new window Cancer Rates and Risks Description: Provides international incidence and mortality rates including information about risk factors. From the U.S. National Cancer Institute. (rex.nci.nih.gov)
new window Cancer Site Finder.com Description: Offers links to websites with assessment descriptions. (cancersitefinder.com)
new window Cancer Survivors Project Description: A community resource for long term survivors. Includes access to the ACOR email discussion group. (cancersurvivorsproject.org)
new window Cancer-help.org Description: Links to articles about tumors, treatments and care. (cancer-help.org)
new window Cancer.com Description: Provides treatment information, support group listings, online education, decision-making resources, physician locator services and risk assessment tools. (cancer.com)
new window CancerBACUP Description: Information and support from this UK organization which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources. (cancerbacup.org.uk)
new window CancerCare Description: Topics of interest to patients and their families including treatment side-effects, pain control, nutrition and bereavement. (cancercare.org)
new window CancerDirect Description: Patient consultation service offering treatment advice, online second opinions and oncologist referral for individual disease. (cancerdirect.com)
new window CancerEducation Description: Disseminates educational programming in a multimedia electronic clips format. Aimed at both a lay and professional audience. (cancereducation.com)
new window CancerExperts MD Description: Physcians located in Boston offer second opinions and personalized case reviews. Provides an online ask-a-doctor service. (cancerexpertsmd.com)
new window CancerFit Description: Details the activities of a program at the Sedona Racquet Club in Arizona. Designed to help survivors maintain good physical, emotional and spiritual fitness. (cancerfit.com)
new window CancerHelpOnline Description: Links to many related support sites. (cancerhelponline.org)
new window CancerLinks.org Description: Resources about the condition and treatment in a links format. (cancerlinks.org)
new window Cancerlinksusa.com Description: Information and links for all types of tumors. (cancerlinksusa.com)
new window CancerNausea.com Description: Presents information to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments. (cancernausea.com)
new window CancerNews.com Description: Articles and links pertaining to many related topics. (cancernews.com)
new window CancerSource Description: Provides information about prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and symptom management. Offers access to news, support groups and email lists. (cancersource.com)
new window CancerSupport UK Description: An online directory of resources. (cancersupportuk.nhs.uk)
new window CancerSupportChat.org Description: Presents access to online discussion, chat and support. (CancerSupportChat.org)
new window CancerSymptoms Description: Discusses common symptoms related to cancer treatment. Provides email access to a nurse for questions. (cancersymptoms.org)
new window CancerTrack Description: Access to related news, books and links. (cancertrack.com)
new window Cellscience: A-Z Cancer Directory Description: Links-based listing in areas such as research, hospitals, charities, funding and education. (cellscience.com)
new window Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Description: A detailed review of this subject in pdf format aimed at the professional level. (emend.com)
new window Conversations in Care Description: Explores the challenges surrounding physician and patient communications in cancer. (conversationsincare.com)
new window COX-2 Inhibitors: Cancer Description: Information about these treatment agents which is based on an educational grant from the Pharmacia company. (cancer-innovations.com)
new window DIPEx: Cancer Description: Includes audio and video interviews of patient experiences. (dipex.org)
new window Don't Say That Word Description: Provides an online forum on cancer, information, personal stories, poetry and remembrance pages. Graphics-intensive. (homepage.ntlworld.com)
new window eMedicine Health: What You Need to Know Description: Consumer health resource center providing general information on cancer prevention, symptoms and treatment. (emedicinehealth.com)
new window eMedicine Health: Cancer Symptoms Description: Consumer health resource center providing information on common symptoms. (emedicinehealth.com)
new window Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer Description: Non-profit directory of information sorted by disease type, country and treatment. (cancerindex.org)
new window HCA Cancer Guides Description: General information including treatment options. (hcacancerguide.com)
new window Health Professionals: Cancer Resources Description: Links to sites around the world from this Manchester, England hospital resource. (cancerresource.co.uk)
new window Hematology Oncology News & Issues Description: Headline news and articles for cancer professionals and patients. (hemoncnews.com)
new window Hologuides: Cancer Description: Information about various tumors in a links format. (hologuides.brinkster.net)
new window Imperial Cancer Research Fund Description: News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. A UK charity site. (imperialcancer.co.uk)
new window InteliHealth: Cancer Description: Medical information, articles and news covering a variety of tumors and related issues. (intelihealth.com)
new window Ladies Home Journal: Cancer Description: Links to articles about skin and breast tumors. (lhj.com)
new window Manage CINV Description: Offers patients and professionals information about chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. (managecinv.com)
new window MCW Healthlink: Cancer Description: Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics resource which provides news articles and information about recent developments. (healthlink.mcw.edu)
new window MedicineNet: Cancer Description: Presents information such as prevention and treatment side-effects. Also gives resources including links, articles and support groups. (medicinenet.com)
new window Meds.com: Cancer Glossary Description: Aims to provide a better understanding of words frequently used in patient care. (meds.com)
new window Mount Zion: Hyperthermia Treatment Description: Provides information about this treatment and research modality for use in cancer at the University of California at San Francisco. (ucsfhyperthermia.org)
new window Nature: Cancer Update Description: Service which provides access to news articles and reports about recent research activity. Registration required. (nature.com)
new window NCI Center for Cancer Research Description: U.S. government resource which provides access to information for researchers and about collaborations. Aimed at the professional level. (ccr.nci.nih.gov)
new window NetCancerAlert Description: Provides access to articles and links which are oncology related. (netcanceralert.com)
new window NetHealthBook: Cancer Description: Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatments of the most common cancers are described. (nethealthbook.com)
new window Nexcura: Cancer Facts Description: Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler. (cancerfacts.com)
new window On Top of Cancer Description: Links-based guide to Internet resource. (ontopofcancer.org)
new window OncoLink Description: Extensive information including news, prevention, clinical trials, conferences and psychosocial support from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. (oncolink.com)
new window Oncology Interactive Education Series Description: Commercial audio-visual educational resources for patients. (oncologyinteractive.com)
new window People Living With Cancer Description: Patient information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. (plwc.org)
new window Radiofrequency Ablation: Cancer Description: Brief summary of a technique which may be used for treatment. Includes a FAQ, message board and illustrations. (geocities.com)
new window Rare Adult & Pediatric Cancers Description: Provides information, support, forums, links and news. (rare-cancer.org)
new window Romanian Cancer League Description: Eastern European organization with aims of education, prevention, treatment, support and advocacy. (romaniancancerleague.org)
new window Shirley's Wellness Cafe Description: Promotes holistic and alternative approaches for cancer prevention and treatment. (shirleys-wellness-cafe.com)
new window Suite 101 Description: Articles and links about cancer treatments. (suite101.com)
new window Target Tumors Description: Information about targeted therapy approach in relation to a number of solid tumors. (targettumors.org)
new window The "Y" Cancer Foundation Description: AOL discussion group aimed at providing information and support. (groups.aol.com)
new window The Cancer Letter Description: Periodical which supplies news and current information about the state of research and treatment. (cancerletter.com)
new window The Cancer Supportive Care Programs Description: Book excerpts covering such topics as psychosocial issues, support, nutrition, pain control and spirituality. (cancersupportivecare.com)
new window The World Against Cancer Description: A conduit source consisting primarily of multi-lingual search engines. (twac.org)
new window Topix.net: Cancer News Description: Headline news and content on related issues. (topix.net)
new window Untangling the Web Description: Provides access to disability resources including those needed for cancer care support. (icdi.wvu.edu)
new window USnews.com: Best Cancer Hospitals Description: Ranking by the magazine of the fifty top cancer hospitals in the United States. (usnews.com)
new window WebMD Health: Cancer Description: Consumer health site which includes information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for those coping with chemotherapy. (my.webmd.com)
new window World Oncology Network Description: World directory of cancer specialists and hematologists. (worldoncology.net)
new window Yahoo Health: Chemotherapy Center Description: Information on chemotherapy including basic facts, what to expect, side effects and a FAQ. (health.yahoo.com)
new window Yahoo Health: Radiation Therapy Center Description: Information including basic facts, what to expect and side effects. (health.yahoo.com)
new window ZoeMed.com: Cancer Life Center Description: Presents an array of resources. Supported in partnership by the Ortho Biotech pharmaceutical firm. (cancerlifecenter.com)
 




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