Other
Links
If you would like more
in-depth information, this page includes an extensive listing of
links to other Web sites that we feel will provide you with excellent
information. After visiting these sites, we hope that you will come
back to our Web site to learn more about our programs and how they
can be of specific benefit to you.
Sites with Information
for all Cancers
American Cancer
Society (ACS) (www.cancer.org) Provides information on
ACS programs and events, and local ACS chapters.
American Society
of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (www.asco.org) The American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an organization that represents
more than 10,000 cancer professionals worldwide, ASCO offers scientific
and educational programs as well as other initiatives intended to
foster the exchange of information about cancer. ASCO Online offers
services for both professionals and people with cancer, including
extensive information on its 'patient' page - www.plwc.org.
The ASCO site also has a 'search index', which can help you easily
locate topics such as clinical trials and local resources.
Cancer
Care (www.cancercare.org) Cancer Care is a national non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide free professional help
to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information
and referral and direct financial assistance.
National Cancer
Institute (www.cancer.gov) The National Cancer Institute
is responsible for conducting and supporting research on cancer.
There is extensive information on this Web site about the NCI and
its programs.
The NCI dictionary (http://cancer.gov/dictionary)
is a comprehensive glossary of cancer-related terms.
National
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) (www.canceradvocacy.org)
NCCS is a grassroots network of individuals and organizations providing
advocacy on behalf of people with all types of cancer.
OncoLink
(www.oncolink.upenn.edu) OncoLink is a project of the
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. It is an excellent source
of the latest and most newsworthy developments relating to cancer,
research and treatment. Oncolink provides extensive articles and
references from all the major news organizations (including wire
services), the major and specialized cancer-related journals, and
cancer-related newsletters. It is the most comprehensive source
of this type of information, literally a "one-stop-shopping"
for cancer-related research. To ease your task, OncoLink also has
a 'search index' at the bottom of the first page.
The
Alternative Medicine Home Page (www.pitt.edu/~cbw/altm.html)
This page is a jump station for sources of information on unconventional,
unorthodox, unproven, or alternative, complementary, innovative,
integrative therapies. We strongly recommend that you review such
information cautiously and work with your health care team regarding
alternative treatments.
Breast Cancer
Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (komen.org) The mission
of this organization is to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening
disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.
Colorectal Cancer
Colon Cancer
Alliance (ccalliance.org) The Colon Cancer Alliance brings
the voice of survivors to battle colorectal cancer through patient
support, education, research and advocacy.
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecologic
Cancer Foundation (www.wcn.org/gcf) The Gynecologic Cancer
Foundation (GCF) was established by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
(SGO) as a not-for-profit charitable organization to raise funds
to support philanthropic programs to benefit women having or at
risk for developing a gynecologic cancer.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
(nccc-online.org)
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) is a growing grass
roots coalition of women's groups, medical professionals, hospitals,
patients and other associations interested in educating legislators,
payors, the public and the news media, about the cervical cancer
screening test, the Pap smear. The site also contains information
about the cervical cancer and its treatment.
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)
(sgo.org) The
SGO is a non-profit, international organization made up of obstetricians
and gynecologists specializing in gynecologic oncology. Its purpose
is to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancer, to raise
standards of practice in gynecologic oncology and to encourage on-going
research. The site includes a listing of physician members.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
(ovariancancer.org)
The Alliance is working at the national level to increase public
and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate
for increased research for more effective diagnostics and treatment.
As an umbrella organization, the Alliance unites the efforts of
ovarian cancer grassroots activists, women's health advocates, and
health care professionals to focus national attention on ovarian
cancer.
Head and Neck Cancer
Support for People
with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC) (spohnc.org)
SPOHNC is a patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to
meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.
American Head and Neck Society
(headandneckcancer.org)
This site provides eduction to those with head and neck cancer and
their family members. Covers detection, prevention and treatment.
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
Awareness Campaign (lungcancer.org) Cancer Care, Inc,
ALCASE, Cancer Research Foundation and the National Coalition of
Cancer Survivorship have come together to increase awareness of
the impact of lung cancer, especially among women, promote better
diagnosis and treatment of the disease, and increase research funding.
And, most importantly, to prevent this deadly cancer through reduced
smoking. This site offers information about lung cancer and resources.
Lymphoma
Lymphoma Research
Foundation of America, Inc. (lymphoma.org) The Lymphoma
Research Foundation of America, Inc. is a national, non-profit organization
which funds lymphoma research and provides educational information
for patients. The Web site contains information on what's new, general
information on lymphoma, support group listings, clinical trial
information, and connects people with lymphoma with each other through
a program called "Cell Mates".
The
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (leukemia-lymphoma.org)
The LSA is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is dedicated
to a cure for leukemia and related cancers, and to improving quality
of life for people affected leukemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma,
and Hodgkin's Disease. The site offers education, research and patient
services.
Pancreas Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Action Network (pancan.org) The Pancreatic Cancer Action
Network (PanCAN) works to focus national attention on the need to
find the cure for pancreatic cancer. PanCAN provides public and
professional education that embraces the urgent need for more research,
effective treatments, prevention programs, and early detection methods.
Prostate Cancer
Malecare
(malecare.com) Malecare is a national nonprofit with
a very informative doctor and patient written website, featuring
over two hundred articles on prostate, testicular and male breast
cancer, in English, Spanish, French and Italian. Their website is
updated at least once per week. Malecare also facilitates prostate
cancer support groups here in New York City.
Prevention
Cancer Research Foundation of America (www.preventcancer.org)
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