Resources
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation News and Events
Collection of news that is of interest to breast cancer patients and health-care practitioners. Scan headlines and the archives.
http://cms.komen.org/komen/NewsEvents/index.htm
MPD Foundation
The MPD Foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose primary mission is to fund original medical research for Myeloproliferative disorders.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Details of the group's accomplishments and new campaigns, including the 1996 Advocacy Conference and Project Lead.
Lymphoma Information Network - Lymphoma
Comprehensive resource on Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Find out about treatments, transplants, support groups and diagnosis.
American Society of Hematology
http://www.hematology.org/publications/hematologist/ND08/cover.cfm#A
Oncology.com
News and info for patients and health-care professionals.
American Cancer Society
Extensive network of information services and organizations fighting cancer by providing education and support.
National Cancer Institute
Gateway for information on cancer for patients, the public and media. Features research updates, plus advice on prevention and early detection.
National Institutes of Health
Conducts research into preventing, detecting, diagnosing, and treating diseases and disabilities. Provides a searchable health information index.
CancerLinks
Browse details about the treatment center, garner information about its clinical trials, and sift through the center's educational files.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Explore the society's journal, delve into its information for patients, and view training center details. With contact information.
Cancer Kids
Nonprofit organization helps children with cancer tell their stories to the world. Find message boards and a description of ways to help.
OncoLink - Clinical Trials Information
Reports on the clinical trials of cancer treatments that are taking place at the Univ. of Pennsylvania and other research groups.
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/clinical_trials/
CA - A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
Search the article archives, find info for authors, and read articles in the highlights gallery. Published for the American Cancer Society.
OncoLink: Global Resources for Cancer Information
Site offers access to cancer resources worldwide, including research groups, hospitals and universities, journals, government sites and automated information searches.
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/resources
OncoLink: Pediatric Leukemias
Collection of resources for both patients and physicians. List of medical professionals and details on supportive care for patients are included.
http://oncolink.upenn.edu/disease/leukemia
Women's Cancer Network
Peruse news, cancer facts and links. Includes an interactive survey to help identify one's risk level.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Medical center in Boston, Mass. , specializes in pediatric and adult oncology. Find a guide to patient services.
New York University Medical Center Breast Center
Manhattan clinic offers mammography, surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Read about its support and educational services.
http://www.med.nyu.edu/nyuci/cancer/breast/
Columbia Presbyterian Med. Center - Dept. of Urology
Offers facts on genito-urinary conditions, including incontinence, prostate problems and cancer information. Sign up for a newsletter.
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/urology/
Univ. of Southern Calif. - Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology Dept. explains the different techniques used to treat cancer and outlines the department
American Cancer Society - Statistics
Examine statistics about cancer, or read annual cancer risk reports and fact sheets that answer people's common questions about cancer.
http://www.cancer.org/statistics/
Prostate Cancer Dot Com
Features educational materials, current research details, legal information, a public forum, journal abstracts, a mailing list and Q&As.
http://www.prostatecancer.com/
Breast Cancer Answers Project
Find out about treatments, and find personal stories from survivors. Explore links to breast cancer resources.
American Assoc. for Cancer Research
Educational workshop, journal, and conference information is provided. Get membership details and find awards and fellowships.
WebMD - Breast Cancer
Get general breast-cancer information, read related articles or see the section for those newly diagnosed with the disease.
http://my.webmd.com/condition_center/brc
The Gerson Institute
Promotes intensive, nutrition-based and detoxifying treatment for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other degenerative diseases.
NCCS
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, 1010 Wayne Ave. , Fifth Floor Silver Spring, Maryland
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/
Corporate Angel Network
Service orgainization for cancer patients provides free plane transportation for patients going to or from recognized cancer treatment centers.
http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/
Association of Community Cancer Centers
Features news for patients, advice about cancer treatments and standards, a list of cancer centers, and oncology publication information.
http://www.assoc-cancer-ctrs.org/
Lance Armstrong Foundation - Testicular Cancer
Professional cyclist and cancer survivor has a charity organization dedicated to the public awareness of this disease. Find patient information.
Children's Cancer Center
Nonprofit organization offers educational, emotional and financial assistance to families with children suffering of cancer. Find how to help.
http://www.childrenscancercenter.org/
HealingWell.com - Prostate Cancer
Find news and alerts, message boards and mailing lists, books and links to prostate cancer resources.
http://www.healingwell.com/prostatecancer/
Breast Cancer Patient Center
Read a collection of articles on the diagnosis, treatment and emotional tolls of this disease. Access support services and medical resources.
http://www.patientcenters.com/breastcancer
Cancer Care
Resource for cancer patients' caregivers offers educational programs and a section for health-care professionals.
OncoLink
Aims to inform patients, physicians and families by rapidly disseminating new treatment information. From Organization focuses on cancer prevention. Find advice on healthy lifestyles for kids, ways to reduce risks, and links.
Never-Ending Squirrel Tale
Support for parents of children with cancer.
International Union Against Cancer
Promotes cancer research and public education on ways to help prevent the disease. Get details on the organization's publications and programs.
