Resources

The resources listed on this page are a great place to start. They are easy to use, offer comprehensive information on most aspects of cancer, and can direct you to other useful resources.

Recommended Resources

• American Cancer Society
  www.cancer.org
• National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Information
  www.cancer.gov

Learning about Cancer

• Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
  www.acor.org
• Breakaway From Cancer
  www.breakawayfromcancer.com
• CancerCompass
  www.cancercompass.com
• CancerConnect
  www.cancerconnect.com
• Cancer Links
  www.cancerlinks.org
• Cancer.Net: Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  www.cancer.net
• Cancer News on the Net
  www.cancernews.com
• Cancer Support Community
  www.cancersupportcommunity.org
• DailyStrength
  www.dailystrength.org
• Heart of Gold Wigs
  www.heartofgoldwigs.com
• International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education
  www.icare.org
• LIVESTRONG
  www.livestrong.org
• MedlinePlus: The National Library of Medicine Health information for patients, family, and friends.
  www.nlm.nih.gov/portals/public.html
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
  www.nccn.com/cancer-guidelines.html
• OncoLink
  www.oncolink.com
• On Top of Cancer
  www.ontopofcancer.org
• Prevent Cancer Foundation
  www.preventcancer.org
• WebMD
  www.webmd.com

Clinical Trials

• Center Watch
  www.centerwatch.com
• ClinicalTrials.gov
  www.clinicaltrials.gov
• Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
  www.cancertrialshelp.org
• National Cancer Institute
  www.cancer.gov

Financial Resources

• Corporate Angel Network
  www.corpangelnetwork.org
• Medicare
  www.medicare.gov
• NeedyMeds
  www.needymeds.com
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance
  www.pparx.org
• Patient Advocate Foundation
  www.patientadvocate.org

The manufacturer of your medication may also have a patient assistance program if you cannot afford your treatment. Contact the manufacturer for more information.