| Cancer Detection
and Prevention - a service of the journal of the International Society for
Preventive Oncology. Cancer
Online - full text of the American Cancer Society journal Cancer.
Journal of Clinical Oncology - provides
searchable abstracts and current and past tables of contents
Journal of the
National Cancer Institute
Cancer
Organizations |
| American Institute for Cancer
Research - national cancer charity focusing on diet, nutrition and cancer;
provides research and consumer education programs. American Prostate Society
The Anti-Cancer Foundation - to
pursue the eradication of cancer through research and education on prevention, early
detection and enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer.
Association of Community Cancer
Centers - profiles of cancer programs at 500 medical centers, hospitals, and
cancer clinics, as well as cancer program standards and news for cancer patients.
Canadian Cancer Information
and Support Service - news and information, treatments, and more.
Canadian Cancer Society - organization
of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the
quality of life of people living with cancer.
Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund
- national charity devoted to ensuring the best possible quality of life for people with
cancer.
Cancer Research & Treatment Fund -
conducts clinical studies in cancer and other diseases.
Cancer Research Foundation of America
(CRFA) - committed to cancer prevention through research and education.
The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc.-
purpose of encouraging and supporting research and education on carcinoid tumors and
related neuro-endocrine neoplasms.
Corporate Angel Network -
not-for-profit organization, provides free plane transportation for cancer patients going
to/from recognized cancer hospitals by using empty seats aboard corporate aircraft
operating on business flights.
Diana Price Fish Foundation
- non-Profit organization helping adult cancer patients enjoy life.
Federation of European Cancer Societies
The Foundation for Advanced Cancer Studies
- information on upcoming educational conferences in the field of cancer research.
Imperial Cancer Research Fund -
Dedicated to saving lives through research into the causes, prevention and cure of cancer.
Includes a regularly updated news page and advice on fundraising.
International Cancer Alliance -
providing high-quality, focused, user-friendly, cancer information to each patient as well
as their physician on an on-going, and person-to-person basis.
International Oncology Study
Group - non-profit international study group whose main focus is to carry out
clinical cancer research.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- cancer care, research and educational institute.
Young Adults Living With
Cancer. |
American
Cancer Society |
| American Cancer
Society (National) - Dedicated to helping everyone who faces cancer through
research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education. Breast Cancer Network - Americans joined
in the fight against breast cancer through research, information, and support services.
CA - A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
- a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Cancer Society, full-text articles
online.
California Division, Inc. -
programs of research, education, advocacy and patient services for California residents.
Central New York Chapter
Charlottesville/Albemarle
Chapter, VA - aims to spread the words about the organization related events.
Chinese-American Cancer Association -
a unit of the American Cancer Society, Queens Division - to serve the Chinese community.
Delaware Division
Great American Smokeout -
an entertaining anti-smoking resource for students.
Los Angeles County
Region
Minnesota Division - information
on cancer, treatments, patient services, detection and prevention. |
National
Cancer Institute |
| 5 A Day for Better
Health - providing professionals and consumers information on the program,
nutrition, health promotion, and scientific research on fruits and vegetables, with
recipes, materials, and industry links. Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program
CancerNet
Colon Cancer Information
Center - information on colon cancer and the newly approved treatment -
Camptosar.
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and
Genetics
Division of Clinical
Sciences - intramural division responsible for the conduct of cancer research.
International Cancer Information Center
(ICIC)
Journal of the
National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End
Results Program - The SEER Program of the National Cancer Institute collects
and publishes cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries
covering approximately 14% of the U.S. population.
Talking With Your Child
About Cancer |
Thyroid
Cancer |
| Cancer of
the Thyroid Thyroid Cancer -
general information including treatment options.
Thyroid Cancer From
Cancer Web
Thyroid
Malignancy |
Colon
Cancer |
| CancerNet
from the National Cancer Institute Colon Connections - information about
colon cancer including diagnosis, treatment, hospitals, news, and research articles. |
|
Albert Einstein
Cancer Center - large academically-affiliated cancer centers, embracing 100
investigators in both laboratory and clinical research. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) -
authoritative source of scientific discoveries in cancer causation, diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention.
Arizona State
Cancer Research Institute - isolation of anticancer drugs from marine animals
and plants.
Cancer Institute of New Jersey, The -
dedicated to improving the awareness, prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer.
Center for Orthopaedic Oncology and
Musculoskeletal Research (COOMR) - specializes in the diagnosis and treatment
of adult and pediatric sarcomas and benign tumors of the pelvis and extremities.
Centre for Developmental Cancer
Therapeutics (CDCT) - consortium of three major hospitals & two leading
research institutes committed to furthering our understanding of cancer through clinical
research.
City of Hope National Medical Center -
dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and other life threatening
disease, through innovative research and patient care.
EORTC - European Organization for Research and
Treatment of Cancer
Johns Hopkins - Oncology Center
- organized by disease type as well as by individual programs.
Kansas City Clinical Oncology Program -
supporting cancer clinical research trials.
Louisiana State University in
Shreveport - Cancer Center - regional cancer research, treatment and education
center.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- MSKWeb provides healthcare professionals, researchers, patients, family members, and the
public with valuable cancer care information.
MGH Cancer
Center
Mount Sinai School of Medicine -
Neoplastic Diseases - info for researchers and patients on the treatment of
cancer; links to related sites; on-line discussion groups and chat rooms.
Ohio State University James
Cancer Center - a comprehensive cancer center that conducts basic and clinical
research.
Science Park-Research Division
- emphasis on molecular carcinogenesis, cancer prevention and toxicology. Undergraduate,
graduate and post-graduate research opportunities.
Strang Cancer Prevention Center -
Cornell University Medical Center cancer research and treatment center.
Texas Cancer Care - committed to
providing appropriate medical treatment.
Texas Children's Cancer Center
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of California, Berkeley,
Cancer Research Lab
University of California, San Francisco, Cancer
Center
University of California, Irvine -
Cancer Center - information on UCI Cancer Center's research and clinical
activities, including contact information.
University of Michigan Comprehensive
Cancer Center Home Page
University of Nebraska Medical
Center - one of eight national cancer institute funded clinical trials groups.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Cancer Institute
University of Utah - Huntsman Cancer
Institute
University of Wisconsin
Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute,
The
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Breast
Self Exam |
| 7 Steps to a
Breast Self-Exam Breast Self-Exam (BSE) -
the why, when, and how guide from the American Cancer Society. |
Breast
Cancer Organizations |
| Breast Cancer Research
Foundation of Alabama - established to fund breast cancer research at the
comprehensive cancer center at the university of Alabama - Birmingham. National Action Plan On Breast Cancer - site
provides a forum for learning about the NAPBC and gaining easy access to the most
up-to-date sources of breast cancer information on the internet.
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
(NABCO) - non-profit resource for information about breast cancer, providing
current research info, treatment options, support referrals and links.
National Breast Cancer Coalition [NBCC] -
a grassroots effort in the fight against breast cancer. Our mission is to eradicate breast
cancer through action and advocacy.
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel
Project (NSABP) - cooperative group which conducts clinical trials in breast
and colorectal cancer research.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation - includes information on the Race For The Cure.
YWCA EncorePlus - helps women
obtain free and low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings. |
Miscellaneous
Breast cancer Information |
| Breast Cancer General Information Breast Cancer - OncoLink -
causes, screening, and prevention.
Breast Cancer Information Clearinghouse -
provides information
for breast cancer patients and their families. It is maintained as a partnership of
organizations which provide information about cancer to the public.
Breast Cancer
Legislation--USA - tracks US legislation pertaining to breast cancer, with
summaries of the bills and links to THOMAS for current information. Links to Congressional
addresses, BC and advocacy orgs.
Breast Cancer Network - American Cancer
Society - Americans joined in the fight against breast cancer through research,
information, and support services.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer -
Promoting the physical, emotional, and social health of all women and families affected by
breast cancer through education and support. |
Laryngeal
Cancer |
| Laryngeal
Cancer: The Basics - general description of laryngeal cancer and the starting point
for descriptions of treatement for this disease. |
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