General online resources
CancerNet
- Credible, current
and comprehensive cancer information
from the U.S. National Cancer
Institute.
About.com:
Cancer - Presents general
overview information on many
of the main kinds of tumors.
Includes news, doctor search,
glossary and access to support
hotlines.
AllExperts
Oncology Q&A - Comprehensive
directory of cancer experts
volunteering to answer both
general and disease-specific
questions.
Arlin
Cancer Resource Center
- Online extension of the
reading room and interactive
library of the Westchester
Medical Center in Hawthorne,
New York.
atCancer
- Gives access to a MEDLINE-related
search engine, as well as
to reference links.
Best
Practices: Cancer Prevention
and Control - National
Governor's Association resource
designed to provide a clearinghouse
of standards related to tumor
care.
BetterCancerCare
- Provides general information
and links, as well as the
My Cancer Diary communication
and documentation tool.
Cancer
Advice UK - Advice and
information about diagnosis
and treatment issues. Includes
leaflets, book suggestions,
links and support groups.
Cancer
Chart - Quick reference
listing of the most common
tumor types.
Cancer
Consultants.com - Provides
information on treatment and
prevention for patients and
professionals.
The
Cancer Group - Includes
overviews about treatment,
terminology, statistics, links,
news and a discussion forum.
Cancer
Information Services -
Information from the U.S.
National Cancer Institute
including access to links,
press releases and publications.
Cancer
Leadership Council - A
patient-centered forum of
national advocacy organizations
addressing public policy issues.
The
Cancer Letter - Periodical
which supplies news and current
information about the state
of research and treatment.
Cancer
Lynx - An online 'zine
for patients and professionals.
Cancer
Mondial - The International
Agency for Research on Cancer
provides access to reports
and databases on occurrence
and characteristics.
Cancer
Network.com - Information
resource aimed at health professionals.
Requires registration.
Cancer
Nutrition Center - Explores
the link between tumors and
nutrition. Offers dietary
advice for patients.
Cancer
Options UK - Designed
to help patients and families
find appropriate treatment
options and services. Provides
access to a nurse specialist.
Cancer
Page - Information and
community resources including
chat rooms, message boards,
physician directory and clinical
trials.
Cancer
Rates and Risks - Provides
international incidence and
mortality rates including
information about risk factors.
From the U.S. National Cancer
Institute.
The
Cancer Supportive Care Programs
- Book excerpts covering such
topics as psychosocial issues,
support, nutrition, pain control
and spirituality.
CancerBACUP
- Information and support
from this UK organization
which addresses many of the
types of tumors. Includes
access to online booklets
and other resources.
CancerCare
- Topics of interest to patients
and their families including
treatment side-effects, pain
control, nutrition and bereavement.
Cancer.com
- Provides treatment information,
support group listings, online
education, decision-making
resources, physician locator
services and risk assessment
tools.
CancerDirect
- Patient consultation service
offering treatment advice,
online second opinions and
oncologist referral for individual
disease.
CancerEducation
- Disseminates educational
programming in a multimedia
electronic clips format. Aimed
at both a lay and professional
audience.
CancerExperts
MD - Physcians located
in Boston offer second opinions
and personalized case reviews.
Provides an online ask-a-doctor
service.
CancerFatigue
- Discusses causes and management
of this vexing and potentially
quite serious symptom. Provides
access to a nurse for questions.
CancerFit
- Details the activities of
a program at the Sedona Racquet
Club in Arizona. Designed
to help survivors maintain
good physical, emotional and
spiritual fitness.
CancerGuide
- A survivor provides a comprehensive
orientation to help motivated
patients begin to actively
engage their disease and their
health care team.
Cancer-Help
- Gives patients general online
information while working
to expand access to developmental
drugs.
CancerHelpOnline
- Links to many related support
sites.
CancerLinks.org
- Resources about the condition
and treatment in a links format.
Cancerlinksusa.com
- Information and links for
all types of tumors.
CancerNausea.com
- Presents information to
help manage nausea and vomiting
caused by chemotherapy or
radiation treatments.
CancerNews.com
- Articles and links pertaining
to many related topics.
CancerSource
- Provides information about
prevention, detection, diagnosis,
treatment and symptom management.
Offers access to news, support
groups and email lists.
CancerSupport
UK - An online directory
of resources.
CancerTrack
- Access to related news,
books and links.
Cellscience:
A-Z Cancer Directory -
Links-based listing in areas
such as research, hospitals,
charities, funding and education.
Chemotherapy-Induced
Nausea and Vomiting -
A detailed review of this
subject in pdf format aimed
at the professional level.
Conversations
in Care - Explores the
challenges surrounding physician
and patient communications
in cancer.
COX-2
Inhibitors: Cancer - Information
about these treatment agents
which is based on an educational
grant from the Pharmacia company.
DIPEx:
Cancer - Includes audio
and video interviews of patient
experiences.
Guide
to Internet Resources for
Cancer - Non-profit directory
of information sorted by disease
type, country and treatment.
HCA
Cancer Guides - General
information including treatment
options.
Health
Professionals: Cancer Resources
- Links to sites around the
world from this Manchester,
England hospital resource.
Hematology
Oncology News & Issues
- Headline news and articles
for cancer professionals and
patients.
Hologuides:
Cancer - Information about
various tumors in a links
format.
Imperial
Cancer Research Fund -
News and information about
the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of this condition.
A UK charity site.
Innovative
Solutions in Healthcare
- Provides general information
and links regarding specific
cancers. Lists associated
physicians and institutions.
InteliHealth:
Cancer - Medical information,
articles and news covering
a variety of tumors and related
issues.
iVillage.com:
Cancer - Information about
the prevention and treatment
of the various forms of this
condition.
Ladies
Home Journal: Cancer -
Links to articles about skin
and breast tumors.
Manage
CINV - Offers patients
and professionals information
about chemotherapy-induced
nausea and vomiting.
MCW
Healthlink: Cancer - Medical
College of Wisconsin Physicians
and Clinics resource which
provides news articles and
information about recent developments.
MedicineNet:
Cancer - Presents information
such as prevention and treatment
side-effects. Also gives resources
including links, articles
and support groups.
Meds.com:
Cancer Glossary - Aims
to provide a better understanding
of words frequently used in
patient care.
Moffitt
Cancer Network - MCN provides
online education for patients
and physicians on advances
in care and research.
Nature:
Cancer Update - Service
which provides access to news
articles and reports about
recent research activity.
Registration required.
NCI
Center for Cancer Research
- U.S. government resource
which provides access to information
for researchers and about
collaborations. Aimed at the
professional level.
NetCancerAlert
- Provides access to articles
and links which are oncology
related.
NetHealthBook:
Cancer - Symptoms, diagnostic
tests and treatments of the
most common cancers are described.
Nexcura:
Cancer Facts - Provides
current information and access
to a clinical trials profiler.
A
Notebook Guide for Newly Diagnosed
Cancer Patients - Information
for people who have just received
the diagnosis. Includes links,
a message board and details
about the author.
OncoLink
- Extensive information including
news, prevention, clinical
trials, conferences and psychosocial
support from the University
of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
Oncology
Interactive Education Series
- Commercial audio-visual
educational resources for
patients.
People
Living With Cancer - Patient
information from the American
Society of Clinical Oncology.
Radiofrequency
Ablation: Cancer - Brief
summary of a technique which
may be used for treatment.
Includes a FAQ, message board
and illustrations.
Rare
Cancer Alliance - Organization
oriented to disseminating
information about these conditions.
Romanian
Cancer League - Eastern
European organization with
aims of education, prevention,
treatment, support and advocacy.
Shirley's
Wellness Cafe - Promotes
holistic and alternative approaches
for cancer prevention and
treatment.
Start
Oncology.net - Evidenced-based
information about many tumors
presented by the Alliance
Against Cancer of Italy.
Suite
101 - Articles and links
about cancer treatments.
Target
Tumors - Information about
targeted therapy approach
in relation to a number of
solid tumors.
USnews.com:
Best Cancer Hospitals
- Ranking by the magazine
of the fifty top cancer hospitals
in the United States. With
criteria.
WebMD
Health: Cancer - Consumer
health site which includes
information for the newly
diagnosed, as well as for
those coping with chemotherapy.
The
World Against Cancer -
A conduit source consisting
primarily of multi-lingual
search engines.
World
Oncology Network - World
directory of cancer specialists
and hematologists.
The
"Y" Cancer Foundation
- AOL discussion group aimed
at providing information and
support.
ZoeMed.com:
Cancer Life Center - Presents
an array of resources. Supported
in partnership by the Ortho
Biotech pharmaceutical firm.
Breast
cancer
The
Breast Cancer Mailing List
- Active e-mail based
discussion group.
SusanLoveMD
- Resource for those
concerned about breast cancer.
Provides general information
including support, FAQs, treatment
options and clinical trials.
About.com:
Breast Cancer - Gives
access to articles, information,
research, resources, chat,
bulletin board and links.
ACS
: Breast Cancer Facts &
Figures - Information
from the American Cancer Society.
ALtruis
Biomedical Network - Information
on breast cancer, self exams,
mammography, ultrasound and
treatments.
ASBS:
Surgery Fellowships -
A listing of U. S. institutions
that offer breast surgery
fellowships by The American
Society of Breast Surgeons
AskMen.com
- Information on male breast
cancer.
Bill
of Rights of Cancer Patients
- From the Breast Center at
Johns Hopkins University.
Breast
Cancer 101 - The basics
about the condition.
Breast
Cancer Blog - Features
news, commentary, and announcements
of new resources in the field.
Breast
Cancer Fight for Life Foundation
- General information in a
fact-sheet format.
Breast
Cancer Guidance - Overview
discussion of detection, symptoms,
diagnosis and treatment.
Breast
Cancer News - Topix.net
- News on breast cancer collected
from diverse sources on the
web.
Breast
Cancer Online Support
- A bulletin board forum for
survivors to meet, ask questions
and gain support.
Breast
Cancer Week - Online newsletter.
Subscription charge.
Breast
Healthlink - Information
for women who have been diagnosed
with or are worried about
cancer. The site founder is
a physician located in Sidney,
Australia.
BreastCancer.Net
- News and information, updated
daily.
Breastcancer.org
- Guide includes information
on prevention, diagnosis,
treatment, clinical trials,
research and coping.
BreastCancerSource.com
- Offers information for patients
and caregivers including treatment
options, support and a tutorial.
Sponsored by the AstraZeneca
company.
Cancer.gov:
Breast Cancer - Features
information from the National
Cancer Institute about the
causes, diagnosis and treatment.
EduCare
Inc. - Empowering women
and their families with educational
material about their breast
health
eMedguides
- A patient guide to breast
cancer.
e-Medicine
Health: Breast Cancer
- Overview of the conditon
including causes, symptoms
and treatment.
Friends
in Need - Support for
breast cancer survivors of
all ages, tips, information,
chat, message board and listserve
Email discussion.
General
Practice Notebook: Breast
cancer - Clinically-oriented
information.
HealingWell.com
: Breast Cancer Resource Center
- Access to related books,
news, articles, a message
forum and links.
Healthology:
Breast Cancer - Information
focusing on early stage research
and treatment. Supported by
AstraZeneca.
HerSource.com
- Information including early
detection, diagnosis, support
and treatment decision resources.
Imaginis:
Breast Health - Information
on prevention, screening,
diagnosis and treatment of
related conditions. Sponsored
by Siemens.
INFO
Breast Cancer - Information
on diagnosis, treatment and
complications involved with
treatment and surgery.
Living
With It - An information
and support site for women
with recurrent breast cancer.
This site is sponsored by
Aventis.
Mamas
Health: Breast Cancer
- Information including causes,
symptoms, stages and treatment.
MerckSource:
Breast Cancer - Information
about causes, risk factors,
testing and prevention.
Metastatic
Breast Cancer - Offers
support and access to resources
about advanced disease issues.
MSKCC:
Breast Cancer - Overview
and general information about
the condition from Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
of New York City.
NCCN
Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines
- The National Comprehensive
Cancer Network offers extensive
information about options
in a decision-tree format.
NEJM:
Breast Cancer - Collection
of articles from the New England
Journal of Medicine covering
overview and research topics.
North
Carolina Breast Cancer Directory
- Includes information about
hospitals, diagnosis, treatments,
clinical trials and home health
care.
One
Pink Ribbon - Coaching,
online resources and a newsletter
for women with breast cancer.
OnTumor.com:
Breast Cancer - Information
for patients, families and
caregivers.
Positive
Health: Dr. Derek Pheby
- Current trends and future
hopes about breast cancer
from this UK resource.
Principal
Health News - News, special
reports, interesting tools
and other breast cancer resources.
Ribbons
of Pink Foundation - Promotes
awareness about breast cancer
and provides support for young
breast cancer survivors.
San
Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- Overview details and medical
results from a major annual
meeting.
SciMedWeb
- Molecular aspects of breast
cancer including literature
review, marker descriptions
and news.
Spotlight
Health - Chat transcript
of interview with Jill Eikenberry
on breast cancer.
Suite
101: Coping With Breast Cancer
- An online course including
physical and psychological
matters. Requires registration.
Web
MD: Breast Cancer - Articles
on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment
and prevention.
Colon
/ rectal cancer
ALtruis
Biomedical Network: Colon
Cancer - Addresses risk
factors, diagnosis, treatment
and prognosis.
ASCRS:
Colorectal Cancer - Brief
fact sheet from the American
Society of Colon and Rectal
Surgeons.
Berkshire
Surgical Information -
Provides instruction for colonoscopy
preparation and practical
information for colon cancer
surgery.
BUPA:
Bowel Cancer - Fact sheet
from this UK entity includes
causes, symptoms and treatment.
Cancer
Treatment Centers of America:
Colorectal - Gives information
on research, risk factors,
detection, symptoms, diagnosis
and treatment.
Cancer.gov:
Colon and Rectal Cancer
- Resource of the U.S. National
Cancer Institute addresses
screening, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment and clinical trials.
Cancerlinks.org:
Colon Cancer - Extensive
listing of web sites.
CancerNews.com:
Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon
Cancer - Presents a discussion
of the procedure.
CEA-Scan
- General information on colorectal
cancer with emphasis on a
monoclonal antibody diagnostic
test.
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention:
Colorectal Screening -
The Screen for Life campaign
promotes regular procedures
for those 50 years and older.
The
Colon Cancer Project -
Conventional, experimental
and alternative therapies.
Colon
Cancer Screening - Article
on symptoms, prevention and
common terms.
Colon
Polyps and Colon Cancer
- Thorough discussion of polyps
and tumors in lay terms.
Colorectal
Cancer Week - News and
information about the prevention,
diagnosis and treatment. Small
subscription charge.
El
Salvador Atlas of Gastrointestinal
Video Endoscopy - Case
reports of colon cancer with
associated visual clips of
the pathology.
eMedicine
Health: Colon Cancer -
Consumer health resource center
providing an overview of the
condition and its causes,
symptoms and treatment.
General
Practice Notebook: Colorectal
Cancer - Clinically-oriented
information.
Generations:
Colorectal Cancer Registry
in Hong Kong - Explains
what this Asian-based entity
does, and provides access
to a support group and a newsletter.
Hereditary
Colorectal Cancer Registry
- Johns Hopkins University
resource including information
about research and the genetic
basis of the condition.
Imperial
Cancer Research Fund -
UK charity offers information
about the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of bowel cancer.
Also gives details on fundraising.
ISOPAH
Clinics Australia - Encourages
the prevention, screening
and early diagnosis of colorectal
cancer.
Jackson
Gastroenterology: Colon Polyps
and Cancer - Patient information
about this cancer and its
prevention.
Lynn's
Bowel Cancer Campaign
- Information and support
including symptoms, diagnosis
and practice guidelines by
this UK initiative headed
by Lynn Faulds Wood, a TV
consumer advocate.
Mayo
Clinic: Colorectal Cancer
- Gives information about
causes, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, prevention and
coping strategies.
MCW
Colorectal Cancer: Diagnosis
and Treatment - Summary
view from the Medical College
of Wisconsin Physicians and
Clinics.
MCW
Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors
and Screening - Discussion
from the Medical College of
Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics.
Medicare.gov:
Colorectal Cancer - Gives
general information about
the condition including links
to institutional sources.
Also links to related Spanish
language publications.
Medicine
Online: Colon Cancer Information
Library - Collection of
articles and information about
this form of cancer.
MEDLINEplus:
Colorectal Cancer - U.S.
National Library of Medicine
compilation which provides
links to select related subjects.
NEJM:
Colorectal Cancer - Article
selections from the New England
Journal of Medicine in related
areas.
NYU:
Virtual Colonoscopy -
Use of an imaging technique
for screening at the New York
University School of Medicine.
Oncologychannel:
Colon Cancer - Outline
view of this condition.
OnTumor.com:
Colorectal Cancer - General
summary includes risk factors,
symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
An
Overview of Colonoscopy
- Discussion about this procedure.
RadiologyInfo:
Colorectal Cancer - Guide
to radiation therapy including
treatment options, procedure
description, side-effects
and follow-up protocol.
Rhode
Island Cancer Council: Colorectal
Cancer - Fact sheet presentation
on many aspects of the disease
including surgery and other
treatment options.
Understanding
Cancer of the Large Bowel
- Online booklet from the
UK organization CancerBACUP
addressing causes and treatments
of this disease.
University
of Chicago: Section of Gastroenterology
- Overview of colorectal cancer
aimed at both the lay and
professional level.
What
You Need to Know about Cancer
of the Colon and Rectum
- Online brochure for patients
and their caregivers from
the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
Lung
cancer
Lung
Tumors: A Multidisciplinary
Database - A multimedia
textbook from the University
of Iowa's Virtual Hospital.
ABC's
of Lung Cancer - Information
about the condition and its
treatment.
Altruis
Biomedical Network: Lung Cancer
- Provides information about
the causes, symptoms, diagnosis
and treatment of this disease.
Boca
Raton Community Hospital:
Lung Cancer Screening
- General information about
helical CT scan screening,
as offered by a Florida hospital.
Cancer
Bulletin: Lung Cancer
- Health summary which outlines
causes and effects, incidence,
treatment and outcomes.
Cancer
Treatment Centers of America:
Lung Cancer - Offers information
about symptoms, causes, prevention,
diagnosis and treatment.
CancerIndex:
Lung Cancer Resources Directory
- Information and links about
lung cancer: causes and prevention,
molecular biology and specialist
organizations.
eMedicine
Health: Lung Cancer -
Consumer health resource center
providing an overview of these
malignancies and their causes,
symptoms and treatment.
Gail
P. Ramos Lung Cancer Foundation
- Dedicated to fighting lung
cancer through research, education,
and assistance programs.
Genetic
Research Project on Lung Cancer
- Genetic research project
which is trying to recruit
subjects whose family includes
several members with the disease.
HealthAtoZ:
Condition Forum on Lung Cancer
- Provides information regarding
signs and symptoms. Learn
about treatment, prognosis
and available resources.
Imperial
Cancer Research Fund -
Offers news and information
about the prevention, treatment
and cure of lung cancer. A
UK charity site.
Louisiana
Cancer and Lung Trust Fund
Board - Cancer control
and cardio-pulmonary diseases
with statistics, screening
and public health in Louisiana.
Lung
Cancer Dissertation -
A scholarly work by Will Roberts,
Medical Student at Leicester
University, UK.
Lung
Cancer Guide - Quick guide
to many related websites.
Lung
Cancer Online - Comprehensive
directory of lung cancer information
and resources for patients
and their families.
Lung
Cancer Survivors for Change
- Forum-based format offering
support, activism, weekly
chats, tips and help.
M.
D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Lung Cancer - Provides
access to information about
prevention, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, clinical trials
and stories of survivors.
Mamas
Health - Learn about lung
cancer including the types,
symptoms and causes.
Marcia
Lemkin Foundation - Non-profit
aimed at increasing awareness
and to support lung cancer
research. Sponsors the Walk
to Conquer event.
Mayo
Clinic: Lung Cancer -
Includes a description of
this disease, its symptoms,
causes, risk factors, diagnosis,
treatment and coping strategies.
Medicine
Online: Lung Cancer Library
- Provides links, a forum
and information primarily
from the National Cancer Institute
sources.
MedicineNet:
Lung Cancer - Gives information
in a fact-sheet format covering
several areas of interest
regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Oncology
for Primary Care Physicians:
Lung Cancer - Prevention,
early detection, diagnosis,
management, and case studies
of lung cancer for physicians
in general practice.
RadiologyInfo:
Lung Cancer - Information
about radiation therapy for
patients, touchng upon such
subjects as treatment options,
what happens during therapy
and possible side effects.
Rhode
Island Cancer Council: Lung
Cancer - Fact sheet describing
the disease, including information
on detection.
Superior
Vena Cava Syndrome - Information
about this possible complication
of lung cancer.
TheCancer.Info:
Lung Cancer - Gives specific
and overview information in
a links format touching on
such topics as screening,
symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
and clinical trials.
Tobacco.org
- Updated collection of news
articles about tobacco use,
lung cancer, research, and
treatment.
Understanding
Cancer of the Lung - Fact
sheet presented by CancerBACUP,
the UK cancer non-profit organization.
Understanding
Lung Cancer - General
information about the condition
including causes, treatment
and support. From the Cancer
Council of New South Wales,
Australia.
WebMD
Health - Consumer health
site for lung cancer.
What
You Need to Know about Lung
Cancer - General information
on many aspects of the disease
from the U.S. National Cancer
Institute.
Prostate
cancer
ACS:
Prostate Cancer - Information
from the American Cancer Society.
American
Prostate Alliance - Dublin,
Georgia practice provides
information on symptoms, the
PSA test and treatment options.
CancerLinks.org:
Prostate Cancer - Extensive
collection of related links.
CancerLinksUSA:
Prostate Cancer - General
information for patients,
family members and caregivers.
Early-Stage
Prostate Cancer: Health Decision
Guide - Mayo Clinic materials
for patients, explaining the
condition and treatment options,
with personal stories of five
men who chose different treatments.
eMedicine
Health: Prostate Cancer
- Consumer health resource
center providing an overview
including causes, symptoms
and treatment.
EPCEL:
The European Prostate Cancer
Links - An Email discussion
group and resource center
designed for European patients.
Florida
Prostate Cancer Network
- Directory of resources including
local support for patients
and families. Located in Tampa,
Florida.
The
Hypertext Guide to Prostate
Cancer - Review of the
subject by a motivated patient.
Imperial
Cancer Research Fund -
A UK charity offers news and
information about prevention,
diagnosis and treatment. It
also provides details on fundraising.
Johns
Hopkins Prostate Bulletin
- Offers a comprehensive source
of information about the prostate.
MEDLINEplus:
Prostate Cancer - U.S.
National Library of Medicine
source which includes links
to specific related areas.
MerckSource:
Prostate Cancer - Information
on this condition including
causes, symptoms and care.
Oncolink:
Prostate Cancer - Overview
information covering such
areas as diagnosis, staging
and treatment.
Prostate
Calculator - Online calculators
predict disease outcomes.
Prostate
Cancer FAQ.com - Addresses
related issues including early
detection, diagnosis, radiotherapy,
cryotherapy and treatment
options.
Prostate
Cancer Prevention - Summaries
about alternative approaches
of prevention and treatment.
Prostate
Cancer Week - News source
which is updated daily; small
subscription fee.
The
Prostate Centre - Provides
information about PSA, biopsy,
staging, treatment and clinical
trials. Located at the Princess
Margaret Hospital in Toronto,
Canada.
The
Prostate Forum - Subscription
based newsletter oriented
to alternative treatment options
for prostate cancer.
Prostate
Health Resources - Cancer
survivor Larry Clapp presents
information about alternative
and traditional approaches
to prostate care.
The
Prostate Lab - Gives second
opinion biopsy readings of
prostate tissue. Located in
Nashville, Tennessee.
Prostate
Pointers - Links to articles
and discussion lists about
prostate cancer, together
with information about staging
and treatment options.
Prostate-cancer-info
- Highlights select Internet
resources.
ProstateLine
- The pharmaceutical firm
AstraZeneca presents overview
information about the disease.
PSA
Rising - Prostate cancer
news, information and support
for survivors and families.
Radio
Talk: Prostate Cancer
- Audio presentation by Dr.
Arnaldo Trabucco and Pauline
Mayer.
UrologyChannel:
Prostate Cancer - Includes
such topics as risk factors,
symptoms, diagnosis, staging
and treatment.
Virgil's
Prostate On-line - Resources,
support and information about
treatment options for this
cancer as presented by a survivor.
WebMD
Health: Prostate Cancer
- A consumer health site for
the disease.
Skin
Cancer
ACS:
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
- The American Cancer Society
presents overview knowledge
of the subject.
Actinic
Keratosis Society - Dedicated
to providing information about
the prevention and treatment
of this condition and its
precursor.
AfraidToAsk.com:
Skin Cancer - Overview
information, resources and
access to a bulletin board
forum.
Cancer
Treatment Centers of America:
Skin - Information about
these conditons from this
multi-site institution.
CancerBACKUP:
Understanding Skin Cancer
- Information in a booklet
form by this UK organization
including diagnosis, treatment
and resources.
CancerIndex.org:
Skin - Information and
links about specific types
of these malignancies.
eMedicine
Health: Skin Cancer -
Consumer health resource provides
an overview of the conditions
including causes, symptoms
and treatment.
InteliHealth:
Skin Cancer - Includes
basic information, prevention,
treatment options and an ask-the-expert
section.
International
Health News - Is there
a link between skin cancer
and use of suncreens? Discussion
with references.
Introduction
to Skin Cancer - General
information and links. Includes
the UV index for several cities.
MedicineNet:
Skin Cancer - Presents
general information, articles,
news and links.
Memorial
Sloan-Kettering: Skin Cancer
- Overview of the subject
from this New York City institution.
NBCCS.net:
Patient Advocate - Support
and information for nevoid
basal cell carcinoma syndrome
/ Gorlin syndrome. Features
newsletter, publications,
clinical trials and links.
OncoLink:
Skin Cancer - Gives general
information regarding several
types.
Project
Links: Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Review information with
links to pictures, articles
and clinical trials.
Project
S.A.F.E.T.Y. - Educational
CD-ROM about skin cancer awareness
designed for fourth to ninth
grade teachers through the
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
in Houston, Texas.
Safe
and Sound Skin - Addresses
prevention, detection and
treatment issues related to
skin cancer.
The
Skin Cancer Foundation
- Non-profit organization
located in New York City.
Skin
Cancer Risk Profile -
Take an online test which
calculates your estimated
risk. From the American Academy
of Dermatology.
Skin
Hero - Comic character
presents information about
skin cancer aimed primarily
for children with an emphasis
on prevention.
Spotlight
Health: Skin Cancer -
Interview with actor Roger
Moore on his experiences with
skin damage and what he's
learned about the causes of
these conditions.
The
Sun and Your Skin - Gives
information on sun protection
and skin cancer.
theCancer.info:
Skin Cancer - Provides
diagnostic and treatment information
about these conditions for
patients, families and caregivers.
Understanding
Skin Cancer - General
information about the condition
including symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment and support. From
the Cancer Council of New
South Wales, Australia.
University
of Maryland Medicine Skin
Cancer Guide - Causes,
sunscreen facts, prevention,
treatments and medical center
services.
Wake
Forest University Baptist
Medical Center - Program
of preventive skin cancer
screenings administered by
physicians, complemented by
educational seminars and informational
literature.
Women's
Cancer Information Project:
Skin Cancer - Information
from the European Institute
of Women's Health.
Ovarian
Cancer
About.com:
Ovarian Cancer - Discusses
risks, diagnosis and treatment.
ACOR.org:
Ovarian Epithelial Cancer
Forum - Discussion group
in an Email format.
Cancer
Treatment Centers of America:
Ovarian - Overview information
provided.
CancerLinks.org:
Ovarian - Collection of
related links.
CancerLinksUSA.com:
Ovarian - Information
overview from the National
Cancer Institute.
Conversations:
The International Ovarian
Cancer Connection - Support,
information and a newsletter.
Deb
B's Information - Collection
of links with an orientation
to ovarian cancer.
eMedicine:
Ovarian Cancer - Report
discusses signs, symptoms,
stages, prognosis and treatment.
eMedicine
Health: Ovarian Cancer
- Consumer health resource
provides an overview of the
condition including causes,
symptoms and treatment.
Fay
Bisaillon Memorial Dinner
- Fundraising dinner for research
and to increase public awareness
about ovarian cancer. Located
in Ottawa, Canada.
Free
Ovarian Cancer Screening
- Lexington, Kentucky program
uses transvaginal ultrasound
as a screening tool.
Georgia
Ovarian Cancer Alliance
- Presents information about
the condition and about the
activities of this non-profit
organization.
Imperial
Cancer Research Fund UK
- Offers news and information
about the risks, diagnosis
and treatment of ovarian cancer.
The
Lynne Cohen Foundation for
Ovarian Cancer Research
- Non-profit foundation that
raises funds for cutting-edge
medical research in the women's
healthcare field.
Mamas
Health: Ovarian Cancer
- Addresses the causes, symptoms
and treatments.
M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center: Ovarian
Cancer - Topics include
risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment, clinical trials
and prevention.
Med
Help: Ovarian Cancer Forum
- Interactive question and
answer format from the Cleveland
Clinic.
National
Ovarian Cancer Association
- Organization dedicated to
fighting the condition. Located
in Toronto, Canada.
National
Ovarian Cancer Network
- Non-profit organization
involved with advocacy, awareness,
support and information provision.
Located in Victoria, Australia.
OncologyChannel:
Ovarian Cancer - Information
on anatomy, symptoms, diagnosis
and treatment of this condition.
Ovarian
Awareness of Kentucky
- Provides cancer education,
support and networking.
Ovarian
Cancer Alliance Canada
- Provides overview information
including treatment options.
Located in Vancouver.
Ovarian
Cancer Alliance of Nevada
- Non-profit organization
provides support and information.
Ovarian
Cancer National Alliance
- Coalition of groups to a
common purpose. Located in
Washington, DC.
Ovarian
Cancer Program - Project
of the Australian National
Breast Cancer Centre located
in New South Wales.
The
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
- Charitable organization
aimed at research and awareness.
Includes educational materials,
a hotline and fundraising
products.
Pniauskas
Ovarian Cancer Survey
- Online questionnaire touches
on issues of advocacy, clinical
trials, treatments, support
and awareness.
Research
for Ovarian Cancer and Continued
Survival - Non-profit
awareness organization and
online discussion community.
Headquartered in Gulfport,
Mississippi.
South
Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation
- Non-profit offers general
information, support and a
forum. Located in Greenville,
South Carolina.
Cervical
cancer
Alliance
for Cervical Cancer Prevention
- Committed to preventing
this cancer through research
and screening. Includes organization
background, prevention information,
and publications. [Information
in English, French, and Spanish]
Cancer
Group Institute: Cervical
- Provides information, clinical
trials and reviews for medical
professionals as well as lay
persons.
Cancer
Treatment Centers of America:
Cervical - Offers general
information and contact details.
Cervical
Cancer and Older Women
- A tip sheet from the NCI
addressed specifically to
women who are ages 65 and
older.
Cervical
Cancer UK - Describes
the signs, symptoms, stages
and treatment of this disease.
Cervix
and Pap Smear Problems
- Frequently asked questions
about abnormal Pap smears,
cervical dysplasia and the
HPV relationship to cervical
cancer.
Cone
Biopsy - Research on HPV,
cervical dysplasia and related
surgery including pictures
and links.
eMedicine
Health: Cervical Cancer
- Consumer health resource
provides an overview of causes,
symptoms and treatment.
Grounds
For Health - Non-profit
organization that provides
cervical cancer screening
to women living in coffee
growing communities of Mexico.
Imperial
Cancer Research Fund UK
- Provides news and information
about the risks, diagnosis
and treatment of cervical
cancer.
Intelihealth:
Cervical Cancer and Pap Test
- Answers questions about
this disease including its
diagnosis, causes and treatment.
Jo's
Trust - Information on
cervical cancer, chemotherapy,
counseling and related issues,
bulletin board and relevant
links. Located in London,
England.
Mayo
Clinic: Cervical Cancer
- A description of the disease,
its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
and prevention.
M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center: Cervical
Cancer - Addresses areas
such as current research,
treatment and screening guidelines.
Institutional information
provided.
National
Cervical Cancer Coalition
- Information about the organization
as well as on the Pap smear,
HPV, treatment and emotional
support.
National
Cervical Cancer Public Education
Campaign - Educates women
about the link between the
HPV and this disease. Includes
FAQs, campaign information
and press releases.
OncologyChannel:
Cervical Cancer - Information
about anatomy, symptoms, causes,
risks, prevention, diagnosis,
treatment and follow-up.
TheCancer.info:
Cervix - Information for
patients, families and care
givers. Message board available.
Understanding
Cancer of the Cervix -
Booklet from the UK charity
organization CancerBACUP,
including causes, symptoms,
treatments and living with
the disease.
Womens
Health Channel - Addresses
topics related to cervical
cancer including statistics.
Other
types of cancer
For information on all other
types of cancer, see the cancer
resources in the Open Directory.
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