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Cancer
General information
- American Cancer Society
- Medical information, treatment decision tools, news
updates, and support resources are available here. Also
read about survivors' experiences, finding hope, and inspiring
others. Información en español sobre el
cáncer.
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- Canadian
Cancer Society - English or French
- A national, community-based organization of volunteers,
whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement
of the quality of life of people living with cancer. A
comprehensive source for cancer information. Includes
the Canadian Cancer Encylopedia.
- Cancer Care Homepage
- A national non-profit organization whose mission is
to provide free professional help to people with all cancers
through counseling, education, information and referral
and direct financial assistance.
- Free telephone counseling, fact sheets, e.g. "How
to talk with your child about cancer." Video and
teleconferences may be accessed free.
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- Cancer.gov:
a Service of the National Cancer Institute
- Includes information on types of cancer, treatment options,
screening, prevention and patient support. Also provides
links to PDQ (Physician Data Query - NCI database) and
clinical trials.
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- ClinicalTrials.gov
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) comprehensive listing
of current information about clinical research studies.
Contains a useful section explaining what clinical trials
are and how they work.
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- Eating
Hints for Cancer Patients: Before, During & After
Treatment
- Put out by the National Cancer Institute. Full of practical
suggestions to maintain nutrition.
- Foods
That Fight Cancer
- Put out by the American Institute of Cancer Research.
A list of foods that may be helpful in preventing cancer.
- OncoLink: A
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
- Well-respected site. Covers types of cancers, treatment
options and coping techniques plus financial issues for
cancer patients, global resources and support groups.
- New
American Plate
- With the New American Plate, it’s easier than
ever to create meals that lower your risk for cancer and
other chronic diseases while helping to manage your weight.
An educational program from the American Institute for
Cancer Research (AICR).
- Understanding
Cancer
- A slide show by the National Cancer Insitute that discusses
and illustrates what cancer is. Press the "Next"
button in the upper left of the screen to advance to the
next slide.
Local Resources
- American Cancer Society - Region VIII - Glen Allen Office
- http://www.cancer.org/asp/search/mla/mla_global.asp?sort=name
- Type in your zip code for the location of the nearest
office.
- ACS provides cancer education and services.
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- VCU Massey Cancer Center
- http://www.vcu.edu/mc/welcome/massey_welcome.htm
- A National Cancer Institute-designated center in Richmond,
Va. The "Patient Information"
- section has a link to the Linen-Powell Research Library.
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Can't find what you need? Try this site:
- MedlinePlus
Health Topic: Cancer - English or Espanol
- An expansive list of reviewed topical Web sites
from the National Library of Medicine that include
interactive health tutorials, medical dictionaries,
low-literacy resources, news and directories.
Last updated 3/19/07
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