Cancer-Related Sites
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American Cancer Society
This is a non-profit organization that provides information and educational materials on cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
Other site services include statistics, advice, and patient and family counseling referrals.
BreastCancerNet
This is a ‘linked list’ of Internet-based resources on the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. Includes latest related
news and medical developments.
Cancer Care, Inc.
Provides services to cancer patients in English and Espanol. Offers referrals to support groups and educational materials.
CancerNet
Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (US).
Provides cancer resources for both consumers and professionals. Provides access to Physicians Data Query (PDQ) and offers fact sheets on more than 100 cancer related topics. Offers a patient version in Espanol.
DIPEx
Innovative database of individual patient experiences for hypertension, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer.
Growth House
This is a unique compendium of resources for those facing life-threatening illness and end of life issues.
HealthTalk Interactive
Offers interactive patient education for individuals facing prostate cancer. Other disease forums are available.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Provides an overview of Memorial Sloan-Kettering facilities and services, its programs for cancer treatment.
This site includes information about cancer, its prevention, detection and treatment, resources for medical professionals and cancer research innovations.
National Cancer Institute
This is a federal government on-line cancer resource. Offers consumer and health professionals a wide range of information and references in
cancer. Includes updates on clinical trials, drug testing and research.
Oncolink
This site provides information on new developments relating to cancer, research and treatment. Includes articles and references from major
news organizations, journals and newsletters.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Y-ME offers support information and toll-free hotline for anyone affected by breast cancer.
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