Weblinks: Web Sites Offering Cancer Information

General Cancer Information Sites
    These sites offer general information on cancer, including treatment, support, and services available to cancer patients.

American Cancer Society (ACS) http://www.cancer.org/
1-800-ACS-2345
This site and the free phone line provide information to patients on cancer treatment, early detection, prevention, as well as information on a variety of services available to cancer patients and their families.

Cancer News on the Net http://www.cancernews.com/
This site features original articles on many types of cancer. Cancer News also links to sites that contain patient information on cancer.

CancerGuide: Steve Dunn's Cancer Information Page http://www.cancerguide.org/
Maintained through the efforts of a cancer survivor, CancerGuide provides links to a variety of cancer information resources and offers helpful advice on how to use the information retrieved.

Cansearch: A Guide to Cancer Resources on the Internet http://www.cansearch.org/canserch/canserch.htm
Cansearch is produced by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) to provide survivors and patients with a step-by-step guide to the many cancer resources found on the web.

The Genetics of Cancer http://www.cancergenetics.org
This site provides both clinical and basic information through a series of case studies, with links to an extensive web of basic genetic information.

Intercultural Cancer Council http://icc.bcm.tmc.edu/home.htm
This website is designed to serve the minority and medically underserved communities with cancer-related information and programs.

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health http://www.noah.cuny.edu/
Offers a wide selection of cancer information, much of it available in Spanish and English.

NIH Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM) http://altmed.od.nih.gov/
The OAM facilitates research and evaluation of complementary and alternative practices. This site has information about a variety of complementary and alternative treatments.

Office of Minority Health Resource Center http://www.omhrc.gov//
A service of the Office of Minority Health, this site contains information on a variety of subjects that affect the health of minorities, including cancer.

OncoLink http://oncolink.upenn.edu/
Sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania, OncoLink offers a comprehensive, well organized source of cancer information for patients and health professionals.

Oral Complications http://www.aerie.com/nohicweb/campaign
Provides information from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research on preventing and managing oral complications of cancer treatment.

Specific Cancer Information Sites
    These sites contain information on treatment of specific types of cancer, as well as the supportive services available.

Breast Cancer Answers http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/bca
This is a service of the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing accurate and up-to-date information from reliable sources on breast cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, stage and treatment.

Breast Cancer Awareness http://www.tricaresw.af.mil/breastcd/index.html
This interactive site from the DOD TRICARE provides useful information on a broad range of issues concerning breast health.

Cancer Management Manual http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/cmm/contents.shtml

Cancer Drug Manual http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/cdm/patients/contents.shtml

CapCURE http://www.capcure.org
This site contains news and background information on prostate cancer, as well as information about research funded by CapCURE, the largest private source of funding for prostate cancer research.

Community Breast Health Project http://www-med.stanford.edu/CBHP/
Offers breast cancer information to patients and survivors, including practical advice and links to other Web sites offering breast cancer information.

The International Myeloma Foundation http://www.myeloma.org/imf.html
Provides a wide variety of information on seminars and other information for patients with multiple myeloma.

Large Granular Lymphocyte Leukemia Registry http://www.moffitt.usf.edu/lgl-leukemia/
This registry assists in the diagnosis of LGL leukemia and establishes a bank of blood and tissue samples from patients with LGL leukemia.

Melanoma Patients' Information Page http://www.mpip.org
Designed for melanoma patients and melanoma investigators, this website includes published results of clinical trials in chemotherapy, vaccines, gene therapy, a research abstracts database, and a bulletin board for questions and answers.

The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) http://www.nabco.org/
NABCO is a coalition of more than 370 organizations that provide breast cancer detection, treatment and care to thousands of women. This site provides information on clinical trials, a resource router to cancer information resources on Internet, and links to local breast cancer support groups.

The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) http://www.nccc-online.org
The NCCC focuses on providing support to women and their family members on issues related to cervical cancer disease, screening, treatment, and new research.

Prostate Cancer Answers http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/pca/
This is a service of the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing accurate and up-to-date information on prostate cancer research, prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment.

Skin Cancer Research Foundation of South Australia http://skincancer.cool.net.au/
This website contains skin cancer facts and information for detection and prevention.

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization http://www.y-me.org/
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization has a commitment to provide information and support to anyone who has been touched by breast cancer. This site includes general information about breast cancer; information on screening and detection; information for women and men who have breast cancer; and information for family members and loved ones of people with breast cancer. Some information is also presented in Spanish.


Pediatric Cancer Information Sites

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) http://www.candlelighters.org
This site provides an introduction to the programs and services of CCCF, including publications and local chapters. CCCF is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, supporting, serving, and advocating for families of children of cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.

Children's Cancer Research Fund http://www.ccrf.org
It's goal is to establish and foster research in childhood cancer, as well as enrich the quality of life for children with cancer by improving clinical and support services.

National Childhood Cancer Foundation/Children's Cancer Group (NCCF/CCG) http://www.nccf.org/
This web site informs the public about facts on childhood cancer, stories of cancer survivors, clinical trial information of Children's Cancer Group, and locations of CCG institutions. A separate password-protected area is maintained for CCG membership. This area contains detailed CCG protocols, group operational support information, and group collaboration services such as group-specific mailing lists and web-based conference board.

Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer http://www.outlook-life.org/
This is an interactive information and support system for long-term survivors of childhood cancer and their families.

Pediatric Oncology Group (POG) http://www.pog.ufl.edu
POG is a National Cancer Institute sponsored cooperative group of individuals and institutions dedicated to controlling cancer among children and adolescents. This site contains listings of POG member institutions, POG's mission statement, as well as a section for POG members.

Widen the Web http://www.sunsite.unc.edu/hcrl/widentheweb
This site provides a forum for children who have survived cancer to share ideas and insight about surviving cancer with peers.


Services and Support for Cancer Patients
    These sites contain general information on available support and services.

Cancer CareŽ http://www.cancercareinc.org/
Cancer Care is an organization that provides assistance free of charge to people with cancer. This site provides information on support groups, financial assistance, and cancer treatment.

Cancer Care also maintains the Helping Hand Resource Guide of information on organizations that provide services and support to cancer patients and their families.

CancerFatigue http://www.cancerfatigue.org/
This site provides tips and background information on cancer fatigue; cancer patients and caregivers can also have their personal questions about cancer fatigue answered by oncology nurses.

Cancer Hope Network http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org
This not-for-profit organization provides free one-on-one support with trained volunteers to cancer patients and their families.

Center for Cervical Health http://www.cervicalhealth.org/
This site provides emotional and educational support to those diagnosed with cervical disease.

Community Breast Health Project http://www-med.stanford.edu/CBHP/
Offers breast cancer information to patients and survivors, including practical advice and links to other Web sites offering breast cancer information.

Corporate Angel Network http://www.corpangelnetwork.org
The Corporate Angel Network (CAN) provides cancer patients with free air transportation to and from medial facilities using empty seats on corporate aircraft. Patients must meet CAN's qualifications, but do not need to meet any financial need criteria.

The Hospice Web http://hospiceweb.com
The Hospice Web stresses whole person care and provides a means for locating suitable hospices.

The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) http://www.nabco.org/
NABCO is a coalition of more than 370 organizations that provide breast cancer detection, treatment and care to thousands of women. This site provides information on clinical trials, a resource router to cancer information resources on Internet, and links to local breast cancer support groups.

Prostate Cancer Answers http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/pca/
This is a service of the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing accurate and up-to-date information on prostate cancer research, prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment.

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link http://comnet.org/nbmtlink
This program of the Karmanos Cancer Institute helps patients and families of those considering Bone Marrow Transplants.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC) http://www.spohnc.org
SPOHNC is a not-for-profit national organization founded in 1991 to address the emotional, psychological, and humanistic needs of oral cancer and head and neck cancer patients.

FDA List of Mammography Screening Facilities http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/faclist.html
Part of the larger FDA site, this list can be searched by zip-code or state to locate mammography facilities certified by the Food and Drug Administration.

Medical Facilities: NCI-Designated Cancer Centers

List of NCI-Designated Cancer Centers from the NCI's Cancer Centers Program.

Medical Facilities: Other Cancer Care Facilities

US Government Web Sites