General Links
Cancer Link - A new site that provides a variety of
cancer-related web links such as menus on specific types of
cancer, access to cancer-specific "chat rooms",
and mailing lists.
CancerNet - A cancer information source maintaining lists
of other sources as well as answers to FAQs.
ImermanAngels.org - The Imerman
Angels is a “1-on-1, peer-to-peer cancer support service” that partners a
person fighting cancer with someone who beat the same diagnosis – a “Big
Brother/ Big Sister” to help you beat it! This service is FREE, is also
available for survivors and caregivers and serves anyone
touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at
any age, living anywhere in the world.
Mediconsult.com - This site has general information
and links for most types of cancer and provides information
on treatments and nutrition.
National Cancer Institute - Another comprehensive
on-line cancer information site, this site includes
a PDQ site; search engines; information on clinical
trials, national and international research, and
proceedings.
National Marrow Donors Program - This site provides information on the
national marrow donors program as well as links to other cancer-related web
pages.
OncoLink - Located at the University of Pennsylania
Cancer Center, this site supports such listings as a
disease-oriented menu with links to information about
specific forms of cancer; financial information for
cancer patients; announcements of upcoming conferences
and meetings; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs); and
references to information about ongoing clinical trials.
U.S. National Library of Medicine - A web page that
includes valuable search tools, lists of recent proceedings
and library catalogues, and access to a number of
cancer-focused databases.
Nutrition
American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR is the
leading national cancer organization in the field of diet,
nutrition, and cancer. Their site contains information on
cancer and cancer prevention as well as current research
and recipes for healthy eating.
Cancer Nutrition Center - Learn about the value of food
in your fight for recovery from Carolyn Katzin, a certified
nutrition specialist.
Drug Information & Clinical Trials
Center Watch Clinical
Trials Listing Network - Search for clinical
trials, find information about physicians and medical
centers performing clinical research, and learn about
drug therapies newly approved by the FDA.
PharmInfoNet - Look up
drug information and find out about new drug research and
discoveries. Includes a Cancer Disease Center where you will
find information on cancer research and treatment.
Cancer Specific Sites
American Brain Tumor Association - This site offers
information about the newest treatments, links to clinical
trial listings, physician information, and support
services for brain tumor patients and families.
American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Network - This site
offers a list of books, brochures, and organizations dealing
with breast cancer, as well as other resources.
Breast Cancer Answers
- Located at the University of Wisconsin's Comprehensive
Cancer Center, this site has links to stories about the
latest breast cancer issues, including the relationship
between birth-control pills and breast cancer, new forms
of mammography, and appropriate levels of mammography
screening for women ages 40 to 49.
Cancer News on the Net
- An Internet publication that provides articles on specific
types of cancer and links to other cancer web sites.
Mesothelioma - An
up-to-date resource for all asbestos cancer issues ranging from mesothelioma
diagnosis to treatment options and the most comprehensive information on
mesothelioma statistics.
National Kidney Cancer Association - A guide to the broad
range of services for kidney cancer patients and their
families, including free publications, latest research,
and a "Survivors Gallery."
Ovarian Cancer Links - A collection of online links
expressly for women with ovarian cancer and their support
providers. Contains a wealth of information that people with
any type of cancer can use.
The Prostate Cancer InfoLink - This site provides
information on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment,
and support.
Prostate Cancer Resource Network - The PCRN is a
charitable organization dedicated to providing information,
hope, and encouragement to prostate cancer patients and
their families.
Sapient Health Network - Sapient Health Network
is an information service that provides up to date information
for people with chronic or serious illnesses, including breast
cancer and prostate cancer.
Wellness Community
- The Wellness Community is now offering a facilitated
on-line support group for women with breast cancer.
For more information on the program click
here