Chemotherapy Web Resources and Organizations

Many organizations and resources offer free information and support for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Talk with your doctor and search the Internet to find the many organizations that are available to help you.

The following is a list of general cancer information resources. Resources are also available and organized by type of cancer.

If you need information related to coping with cancer, you can find it among the sources of support and additional resources.

Recommended Resources

These sites 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 appropriate resources.

Please note that following these links will take you outside of chemotherapy.com. Amgen does not control the content of these sites.

• American Cancer Society
  Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy, and service
  800-ACS-2345
  www.cancer.org
  


• CancerNet--The National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
  Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the US government's principal agency for cancer research
  800-4-CANCER
  www.cancer.gov

General Cancer Information

• American Society of Clinical Oncology
  Information for patients, doctors, and scientists
  703-299-0150
  www.asco.org


• Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR)
  A unique collection of online communities designed to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment for everyone affected by cancer
  www.acor.org


• Breakaway From Cancer
  Aims to raise awareness of the comprehensive array of resources available to cancer patients—from prevention to education and support to financial assistance and survivorship
  805-447-7596
  www.breakawayfromcancer.com


• CancerCompass
  Empowering cancer patients to make informed decisions
  www.cancercompass.com


• CancerConnect
  A social network for people with cancer and those who care about them that is dedicated to providing up-to-date information on the treatment and prevention of cancer for patients and professionals
  www.cancerconnect.com
  


• Cancer Links
  A thoughtful source and guide to cancer information
  www.cancerlinks.org
  


• CancerNet--The National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
  Provides scientifically based, unbiased information to patients, their families and friends, physicians and other health professionals, and the general public about all aspects of cancer
  800-4-CANCER
  www.cancer.gov
  


• Cancer News on the Net
  Dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention
  www.cancernews.com
  


• Cancer Support Community
  A merging of The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club Worldwide; provides free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.
  202-659-9709
  www.cancersupportcommunity.org


• DailyStrength
  Free and anonymous online community where patients may talk to friendly people facing the same challenges
  www.dailystrength.org
  


• Gilda's Club
  An innovative program dedicated to creating welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer along with their families and friends by providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities
  888-GILDA-4-U
  www.gildasclub.org
  


• Heart of Gold Wigs
  Wigs, headwear, advice, and information for women with medically related hair loss
  www.heartofgoldwigs.com
  


• International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education
  Supports cutting edge cancer research and provides high-quality, focused, user-friendly, cancer information to each patient as well as their physicians on an on-going and personalized basis
  301-656-3461
  www.icare.org


• LIVESTRONG
  The Lance Armstrong Foundation unites, inspires, and empowers people affected by cancer by offering trusted health information and health news on diseases, symptoms, drugs, treatments and more
  877-236-8820
  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)
  Dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to people with cancer, the NCCN is an alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers (NCCN)
  215-690-0300
  www.nccn.com
  


• OncoLink
  Provides comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances
  www.oncolink.com


• On Top of Cancer
  Cancer treatment, support guide by doctors, survivors, researchers, and caregivers
  www.ontopofcancer.org


• Prevent Cancer Foundation
  Advocates and supports the prevention and early detection of cancer through research, education, and community outreach to all populations, including children and the underserved
  800-227-2732
  www.preventcancer.org


• WebMD
  The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
  www.webmd.com

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