Web Resources and Organizations
Many organizations and resources offer free information and support
for patients, their families, and health care professionals. Talk with your doctor and search
the Internet to find the many organizations that are available to help
you.
The following is a concise 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.
- Cancer Guide
Help in finding answers to your questions about cancer,
and especially in finding the questions you need to ask
www.cancerguide.org
- National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Free resources and educational materials on all cancer types
800-4-CANCER
www.cancer.gov
- American Cancer Society
Source of news, information, and support
800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
- Oncology Nursing Society
Information on cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment;
specific types of cancer; and other cancer-related topics
www.ons.org
General Cancer Information
- American Institute for Cancer Research
Focuses on the relationship between cancer and nutrition
Nutrition Hotline: 800-843-8114
www.aicr.org
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Information for patients, doctors, and scientists
703-299-0150
www.asco.org
- Cancer Consultants
Dedicated to providing up-to-date information on the treatment and prevention
of cancer for patients and professionals
www.cancerconsultants.com
- Cancer Links
Provides a comprehensive list of links for different kinds of cancer
www.cancerlinks.org
- Cancer News on the Net
Cancer news reports
www.cancernews.com
- Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
Dedicated to cancer prevention through research and education
800-227-2732
www.preventcancer.org
- Heart of Gold Wigs
Provides women experiencing medical hair loss with information and a
variety of headwear options
www.heartofgoldwigs.com
- International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education
Provides focused, user-friendly cancer information
www.icare.org
- National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Free resources and educational materials on all cancer types
800-4-CANCER
www.cancer.gov
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients, advancing
research on prevention, and enhancing the effectiveness of cancer care delivery
888-909-6226
www.nccn.com
- OncoLink
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
www.oncolink.com
- Support for People With Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
"Survivor to survivor" network providing information, support, and encouragement
800-377-0928
www.spohnc.org
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