Cancer

» CancerGuide
   Provides an orientation to help motivated patients begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team.
   http://cancerguide.org

» National Cancer Institute
   Credible, current cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
   http://www.cancer.gov/

» ACOR Support
   Links-based listing by the Association of Online Cancer Resources.

   
   http://www.acor.org/support.html

» ACS: Statistics
   American Cancer Society presents an array of related statistics.

   
   http://www.cancer.org/docroot/stt/stt_0.asp

» 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.

   
   http://cancer.about.com/

» AllExperts Oncology Q&A
   Directory of cancer experts volunteering to answer both general and disease-specific questions.

   
   http://www.allexperts.com/browse.cgi?catLvl=3&catID=978

» BBC News: Cancer the Facts
   A guide to several types of tumors and their treatments including audio from experts, survivors' stories and news archives.

   
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/health/2000/cancer/

» Cancer Advice UK
   Advice and information about diagnosis and treatment issues. Includes leaflets, book suggestions, links and support groups.

   
   http://www.canceradvice.co.uk

» Cancer Consultants
   Provides information and resources on the treatment and management of cancer for patients and professionals.

   
   http://patient.cancerconsultants.com/

» Cancer Dictionary & Acronyms
   Terminology and abbreviations presented in a searchable format.

   
   http://dictionary.rare-cancer.org/

» Cancer Information Services
   Information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute including access to links, press releases and publications.

   
   http://cis.nci.nih.gov

» Cancer Leadership Council
   A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.

   
   http://www.cancerleadership.org

» Cancer Lynx
   An online 'zine for patients and professionals.

   
   http://www.cancerlynx.com/

» Cancer Matters
   Gives general information including a discussion of treatment options on a range of tumors. Provides links and a directory of resources.

   
   http://www.cancermatters.com

» Cancer Mondial
   The International Agency for Research on Cancer provides access to reports and databases on occurrence and characteristics.

   
   http://www-dep.iarc.fr/

» Cancer Monthly
   Presents information on research results.

   
   http://www.cancermonthly.com

» Cancer Network.com
   Information resource aimed at health professionals. Requires registration.

   
   http://www.cancernetwork.com

» Cancer Nutrition Center
   Explores the link between tumors and nutrition. Offers dietary advice for patients.

   
   http://www.cancernutrition.com/

» Cancer Page
   Information and community resources including chat rooms, message boards, physician directory and clinical trials.

   
   http://www.cancerpage.com/

» Cancer Rates and Risks
   Provides international incidence and mortality rates including information about risk factors. From the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

   
   http://rex.nci.nih.gov/NCI_Pub_Interface/raterisk/riskstoc.html

» Cancer Site Finder.com
   Offers a searchable database of tumor related websites with descriptions of each. Allows users to search by topic, feature, or quality standard.

   
   http://www1.cancersitefinder.com/TopicReq?

» Cancer Story
   PBS series provides details about cancer in terms the average person can understand. Features videos, transcripts, broadcast dates, episode synopsis, and resource links.

   
   http://www.cancerstory.org/

» Cancer Surveillance On-Line
   Gives current statistics for Canada.

   
   http://dsol-smed.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dsol-smed/cancer/index_e.html

» Cancer Survivors Project
   A community resource for long term survivors. Includes access to the ACOR email discussion group.

   
   http://www.cancersurvivorsproject.org

» Cancer.Net
   Patient information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Includes cancer types, treatments, surviorship, advocacy, resources, podcasts, and news.

   
   http://www.cancer.net/

» CancerExperts MD
   Physicians located in Boston offer second opinions and personalized case reviews. Provides an online ask-a-doctor service.

   
   http://www.cancerexpertsmd.com

» CancerHelpOnline
   Links to many related support sites.

   
   http://www.cancerhelponline.org

» CancerLinks.org
   Resources about the condition and treatment in a links format.

   
   http://www.cancerlinks.org

» CancerNausea.com
   Presents information to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

   
   http://www.cancernausea.com/

» CancerNews.com
   Articles and links pertaining to many related topics.

   
   http://www.cancernews.com/intro.htm

» CancerSymptoms
   Discusses common symptoms related to cancer treatment. Provides email access to a nurse for questions.

   
   http://www.cancersymptoms.org/

» CancerTrack
   Access to related news, books and links.

   
   http://www.cancertrack.com

» Cancerbackup
   Information and support from this UK organization which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.

   
   http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/

» Caring4Cancer
   A cancer patient resource providing news, tools, information, forums, blogs, experts, and support to help manage your cancer diagnosis and treatment. Each cancer has unique information, reviewed by top oncologists.

   
   http://www.caring4cancer.com

» Cellscience: A-Z Cancer Directory
   Links-based listing in areas such as research, hospitals, charities, funding and education.

   
   http://www.cellscience.com/CANmain.html

» Chemo Care
   Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers general treatment information for cancer patients.

   
   http://www.chemocare.com/

» Chemotherapy.com
   Provides educational information on therapy for cancer patients, including chemo side-effects. Sponsored by the Amgen firm.

   
   http://www.chemotherapy.com

» DIPEx: Cancer
   Includes audio and video interviews of patient experiences.

   
   http://www.dipex.org/

» Don't Say That Word
   Provides an online forum on cancer, information, personal stories, poetry and remembrance pages. Graphics-intensive.

   
   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stemcclay/home.htm

» Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer
   Non-profit directory of information sorted by disease type, country and treatment.

   
   http://www.cancerindex.org/clinks1.htm

» HCA Cancer Guides
   General information including treatment options.

   
   http://www.hcacancerguide.com/

» HealthCentersOnline: Cancer
   Information on cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation.

   
   http://cancer.healthcentersonline.com/

» Hematology Oncology News & Issues
   Headline news and articles for cancer professionals and patients.

   
   http://www.hemoncnews.com

» Imperial Cancer Research Fund
   A UK charity site that offers news and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tumors.

   
   http://www.imperialcancer.co.uk/

» Inside Cancer
   Multimedia guide on the biology of cancer. Offers interviews with researchers, and animations on the underlying science.

   
   http://www.insidecancer.org

» InteliHealth: Cancer
   Medical information, articles and news covering a variety of tumors and related issues.

   
   http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8096/8096.html

» Ladies Home Journal: Cancer
   Links to articles about skin and breast tumors.

   
   http://www.lhj.com/home/Cancer.html

» MCW: Cancer Information
   Topics and articles from the Medical College of Wisconsin's HealthLink resource.

   
   http://healthlink.mcw.edu/cancer/

» Manage CINV
   Offers patients and professionals information about chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

   
   http://www.managecinv.com

» MedicineNet: Cancer
   Presents information such as prevention and treatment side-effects. Also gives resources including links, articles and support groups.

   
   http://www.medicinenet.com/cancer/focus.htm

» Meds.com: Cancer Glossary
   Aims to provide a better understanding of words frequently used in patient care.

   
   http://www.meds.com/glossary.html

» Microscopic Hematology
   University of Virginia offers microscope images of blood tumors.

   
   http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/hematology/hessidb/home.cfm

» Multinational Association Of Supportive Care In Cancer
   Research and education in all measures of care for patients with these diseases.

   
   http://www.mascc.org/

» NCCN and ACS: Cancer Treatment Options
   Guidelines by the American Cancer Society and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network on early detection, staging, support, care and treatment side-effects for a number of tumors.

   
   http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/ETO_10.asp

» NCI Center for Cancer Research
   U.S. government resource which provides access to information for researchers and about collaborations. Aimed at the professional level.

   
   http://ccr.nci.nih.gov/research/

» NCI: Dictionary of Cancer Terms
   Glossary offered by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

   
   http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary/

» National Comprehensive Cancer Network
   NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of centers that develops practice guidelines to help in making informed treatment decisions.

   
   http://www.nccn.org/

» Nature: Cancer Update
   Service which provides access to news articles and reports about recent research activity. Registration required.

   
   http://www.nature.com/cancer/

» NetCancerAlert
   Provides access to articles and links that are oncology related.

   
   http://www.netcanceralert.com

» Nexcura: Cancer Facts
   Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler.

   
   http://www.cancerfacts.com/defaultsecure.asp

» On Top of Cancer
   Links-based guide to Internet resource.

   
   http://www.ontopofcancer.org

» OncoLink
   Includes information including news, prevention, clinical trials, conferences and psychosocial support from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.

   
   http://www.oncolink.com/

» Oncology Interactive Education Series
   Commercial audio-visual educational resources for patients.

   
   http://www.oncologyinteractive.com/site/

» OralChemo.org
   Gives overview information on oral chemotherapy aimed for patients and families. Sponsored by the Roche pharmaceutical firm.

   
   http://www.oralchemo.org

» Radiofrequency Ablation: Cancer
   Brief summary of a technique which may be used for treatment. Includes a FAQ, message board and illustrations.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/rfacancer/

» Rare Adult & Pediatric Cancers
   Provides information, support, forums, links and news.

   
   http://www.rare-cancer.org

» Rare Tumors.org
   Web-based resource that presents information on a number of the less common cancers.

   
   http://www.raretumours.org

» Revolution Health: Cancer
   Find cancer information, covering symptoms, causes, risks, treatments and types. Discuss cancer issues with others in forums, blogs, personal stories and recommendations.

   
   http://www.revolutionhealth.com/conditions/cancer/

» Suite 101
   Articles and links about cancer treatments.

   
   http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/new_cancer_treatments

» Target Tumors
   Information about targeted therapy approach in relation to a number of cancers.

   
   http://www.targettumors.org

» Telematics Services in Cancer
   TeleSCAN offers access to resources aimed for European oncologists. Provides links, general information and an intra-site search tool for specific diseases.

   
   http://telescan.nki.nl/

» The Cancer Information Network
   Articles and resources for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.

   
   http://www.thecancer.net/

» The Cancer Letter
   Periodical which supplies news and current information about the state of research and treatment.

   
   http://www.cancerletter.com

» The Cancer Supportive Care Programs
   Book excerpts covering such topics as psychosocial issues, support, nutrition, pain control and spirituality.

   
   http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/

» The World Against Cancer
   A conduit source consisting primarily of multi-lingual search engines.

   
   http://www.twac.org

» Topix: Cancer News
   Headline news and content on related issues.

   
   http://www.topix.com/health/cancer

» USnews.com: Best Cancer Hospitals
   Ranking by the magazine of the fifty top cancer hospitals in the United States.

   
   http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/rankings/specihqcanc.htm

» Untangling the Web
   Provides access to disability resources including those needed for cancer care support.

   
   http://www.icdi.wvu.edu/Others.htm

» WebMD: Cancer
   Consumer health site which includes information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for those coping with chemotherapy.

   
   http://www.webmd.com/cancer

» Wikicities: Cancer
   An open-publishing wiki portal for those interested in this topic. Available for viewing or editing.

   
   http://cancer.wikia.com/

» World Oncology Network
   Directory of cancer specialists and hematologists.

   
   http://www.worldoncology.net

» Yahoo Health: Cancer and Chemotherapy
   Information in links and article form including basic facts, what to expect and side effects.

   
   http://health.yahoo.com/topic/cancer

» YourCancerToday
   A resource for all cancer related information including, news, video, doctors, hospitals, treatment, and breakthroughs.

   
   http://www.yourcancertoday.com

» eMedTV Cancer Channel
   Providing medically reviewed information on the possible causes, symptoms, types and current treatments.

   
   http://cancer.emedtv.com/

» eMedicine Health: What You Need to Know
   Consumer health resource center providing general information on cancer prevention, symptoms and treatment.

   
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cancer_what_you_need_to_know/article_em.htm

» eMedicine Health: Cancer Symptoms
   Consumer health resource center providing information on common symptoms.

   
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cancer_symptoms/article_em.htm