Cancer Research

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A Angiogenesis

Angiogenesis Foundation
The Angiogenesis Foundation patient help center educates patients about the role of angiogenesis in cancer and about antiangiogenic medicines that are being developed for their cancer type. Information is from the foundation's databases, a network of leading oncologists, cancer researchers, biopharmaceutical companies, government resources, and patient advocacy groups.



B Biology of Cancer

Inside Cancer: Multimedia Guide to Cancer Biology


Brain Cancer

American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)

The Brain Tumor Society

National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF)

Clinical Trials and Noteworthy Treatments for Brain Tumors




Breast Cancer

ABCD After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Support for breast cancer patients in the Milwaukee Metro and surrounding areas. A unique program that trains mentors and matches them with newly diagnosed people and their family and friends to offer information and support in a caring on-to-one relationship.

Community Breast Health Project

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Living With it
Sponsored by Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Information on diet and exercise, money issues, coping, support groups.

National Breast Cancer Coalition

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization




C Cancer Research

International Cancer Research Portfolio
A joint initiative of U.S. and U.K. cancer research organizations. Search, browse, and sort cancer research by type of cancer, area of research, or funding organizati

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Good starting point for keeping up with new developments in cancer research and treatment

Cancer Statistics

Cancer Statistics (American Cancer Society)




Cancer Tests

Laboratory Tests that Detect Cancer
From the Cancer Cure Foundation, a non-profit organization providing information on alternative/integrative therapies.




Carcinoid Cancer

The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Caring for Carcinoid Foundation




Children – Websites for Children and Teenagers with Cancer

Kidscancernetwork.org

KidsCope

The Nemours Foundation




Children's Cancer

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation

CureSearch
CureSearch unites the Children's "Oncology Group (COG) and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) through a shared mission to cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care." Information for Parents, families, patients, friends and community is grouped by "newly diagnosed", "in treatment", "end of treatment", and "after treatment".

Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer

Cancer Pain Management in Children

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

The Children's Cause Inc.




Clinical Trials

Find a Cancer Clinical Trial
Sponsored by the nonprofit, Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Centerwatch

MedlinePlus: Clinical Trials
Overview about clinical trials, research, dictionary, organizations, law and policy.

National Cancer Institute




Colon/Colorectal Cancer

Colon Cancer Alliance

Colorectal Cancer Network




Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine
A Cancer Patient's Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine from the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center at Duke University.

NCI Office of Cancer Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Coping with Cancer

Questions and Answers on Coping with Cancer

D Doctors

How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility if You Have Cancer
National Cancer Institute site includes steps to finding a doctor, getting a second opinion, and find a treatment facility for patients living outside the United States.




Drugs for Cancer

Approved Oncology Drugs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Information on approved cancer drug therapies.




E Environmental Health

Program on Breast Cancer & Environmental Risk Factors




Eye Cancer

The Eye Cancer Network




F Family and Friends of Cancer Patients

CancerSource: For Family and Friends
Support for patients and caregivers, when your spouse has cancer, for parents with cancer, when your child has cancer, helping kids understand cancer, relationships, 100 Q & A's about caring for family and friends with cancer.

Taking Time: Support for People with Cancer and the People who Care About Them
National Cancer Institute online brochure includes guidance and insights on coping with the feelings and concerns faced by people living with cancer and their loved ones.

We Can Cope
Family communication, children's reactions, answers about single parenting, religious issues, emotions, dealing with changes in family routines, etc. Parent, teen, and child videos available to order.

When Someone in Your Family Has Cancer
National Cancer Institute online brochure written for young people with a parent or other family member who has cancer. Includes sections on the disease, treatment, and emotional concerns. Also available to order as a printed brochure.




G General Cancer Sites

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)

American Cancer Society
News, information on treatment options, children with cancer, living with cancer, cancer statistics. English and Spanish.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Comprehensive guides to types of cancer and cancer related syndromes including information in Spanish.

Association of Cancer Online Resources
– has Internet mailing lists; access to public e-mail cancer support groups

Cancer Care Inc.
Cancer Care is 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

Cancer Care.org

Counseling and Support Groups. Helping Children. Employment and Legal Rights. Post-Treatment Survivorship.

Cancer News on the Net

CancerPage.com

Cancer Research Foundation of America

CancerSource.com

CancerSymptoms.org
Information on managing fatigue, anorexia, pain, depression, neutropenia, and cognitive dysfunction. Sponsored by the Oncology Nursing Society.

Cancer Topic Searches
Prepared literature searches on more than 100 different cancer topics from the National Library of Medicine.

Clinical Trials (National Cancer Institute)

Conversations in Care
Resource center for the improvement of healthcare through better physician/patient communications.

Fox Chase Cancer Center

One of the leading cancer research and treatment centers in the U.S.

Gillette Women’s Cancer Connection

Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention

Inside Cancer
Excellent multimedia site from the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center explains how cancer operates in the human body. Along with very clear explanations of complex issues like genetic mutations of genes, the site covers various causes and prevention of cancer as well as its diagnosis and treatment.

The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC)
The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically under served populations in the United States and its associated territories

Life After Cancer Treatment
A booklet from the Facing Forward Series (National Cancer Institute)

National Cancer Institute
Info on types of cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, genetics, causes, risk factors, prevention, testing, coping and support resources. Access to the PDQ and Cancerlit databases. English and Spanish.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)

National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR)

OncoLink
Abramson Cancer Center of the Univeristy of Pennsylvania site includes news, book reviews, disease information and patient support links.

Oncology Nursing Society - Patient Education
Prevention and detection, diagnosis, treatment, disease-specific information, survivorship, end-of-life issues, and quality cancer care.

People Living With Cancer
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Daily updates on breaking news stories, links to press releases, fact sheets, interviews with leading cancer experts.

R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Women’s Cancer Network
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, - informatioin on cancers that affect women, cancer risks for women, and how to find gynecologic oncologists. Links to publications and support groups.




Gynecologic Cancer

Eyes on the Prize.org
Non-profit organization provides support and information for living with gynecologic cancer. Not a medical site: offers personal stories, suggestions, annotated links.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC)

Women's Cancer Network
Articles, cancer information, cancer trials. Funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology.




K Kidney Cancer

Kidney Cancer Association




L Leukemia and Lymphoma

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The Lymphoma Information Network




Lung Cancer

ALCASE Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education

Living With It
Aventis Pharmaceuticals site includes tips on diet and activity, coping, and money matters.

Lung Cancer

Resources from Elsevier's OncologySTAT (the authoritative source for) Up to date news, journal scans, chemotherapy regimens, interviews with reputable doctors and informative videos

Lungcancer.org
Sponsored by CancerCare and the Oncology Nursing Society.




M Melanoma

CancerSource: Diagnosis & Treatment for Skin Cancer -- Melanoma

Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention: Your Disease Risk: Cancer -- Melanoma

MedlinePlus Tutorials: Melanoma

MPIP: Melanoma Patients' Information Page

National Cancer Institute: Melanoma

Melanoma Education Foundation

The Melanoma Research Foundation

Men's Cancers

Malecare
Men's health issues in Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Russian, French, and English with an emphasis on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and male breast cancer treatment and support.




Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF)

Mesothelioma Questions and Answers (National Cancer Institute)

Asbestos.com

Asbestos.net

Mesothelioma Cancer



Myeloma

International Myeloma Foundation

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)




O Ovarian Cancer

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Ovarian Cancer National Resource List
From the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation




P Pancreatic Cancer

The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research

National Pancreas Foundation

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Pancreatica.org
Current news articles about pancreatic cancer, clinical trials, frequently asked questions. Site maintained by the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation in California.

Peritoneal Cancer (Primary)

The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Brochure - Understanding Peritoneal Cancer: A Woman's Guide



Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Research Foundation

Hypertext Guide to Prostate Cancer

Malecare

Prostate Cancer Foundation

Us Too! International, Inc.: Prostate Cancer Information




S Skin Cancer (see also: Melanoma)

The Skin Cancer Foundation





T Testicular Cancer

Medline Plus: Testicular Cancer

The Testicular Cancer Resource Center