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American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org -
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. English and Spanish versions. Toll free number 1-800-ACS-2345 (hotline)
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American Society of Breast Disease
http://www.asbd.org -
The American Society of Breast Disease advocates a multidisciplinary team approach to breast health management, and to breast disease prevention, early detection, treatment and research.
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American Hospice Foundation
http://www.americanhospice.org -
American Hospice Foundation opens new doors to hospice care through public education programs focused on strategically selected audiences such as employers, schools, insurance companies and religious organizations
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American Institute for Cancer Research - Online
http://www.aicr.org -
The American Institute for Cancer Research is the nation's leading charity in the field of diet, nutrition and cancer prevention
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American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org -
The American Red Cross helps keep people safe every day as well as in an emergency thanks to caring people who support our work
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
http://www.asco.org -
The American Society of Clinical Oncology welcomes you to ASCO OnLine, an interactive resource for oncology professionals and cancer patients.
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Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR )
http://www.acor.org -
ACOR.org offers access to mailing lists that provide support, information, and community to everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
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Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) World Wide Web Site
http://www.aosw.org -
Oncology social work is the primary professional discipline providing psychosocial services to patients, families and caregivers facing the impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment
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The Canadian Oncology Societies
http://www.cos.ca -
With the various discipline-related mandates of the oncological subspecialties, the Canadian Oncology Societies has become a federation of oncological societies with a common voice in Oncology. The membership of the Canadian Oncology Societies includes the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists (CAMO), the Canadian Hematology Society (CHS), the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology (CSSO), the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (GOC), the Canadian Association of Nursing in Oncology (CANO) and the Canadian Uro-Oncology Group (CUOG).
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R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc
http://www.blochcancer.org -
Richard Bloch Cancer Foundation's Web Site. Over 8 million Americans are alive today with a history of serious cancer because they didn't give up hope and fought their disease
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The Cancer Answer
http://www.thecanceranswer.org -
Cancer Answer Second Opinions by Malin Dollinger, M.D., F.A.C.P. of Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy, Clinical Professor University of Southern California
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Cancer Links
http://www.cancerlinks.com -
Cancer A to Z Links - A thoughtful source and guide to cancer information on the World Wide Web. Choose from hundreds of helpful and useful links world wide with more added daily for your cancer needs.
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Cancerlynx - We Prowl the Net
http://www.cancerlynx.com -
Cancer Lynx - We Prowl the Net Advocating for cancer patients and their families. Your source for news information and very human stories about cancer.
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Cancer Supportive Care
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com -
Supportive care becomes the fifth dimension (in therapy) with a diagnosis of cancer. Cancer patients face an uncertain future with potential problems and fears related to medical situations, such as side effects from therapy, and loss or exacerbation of physical and mental function. Hopefully using this website, you will be able to better cope with the myriad of challenges that accompany the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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cancerTrials: A service of the National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials -
NCI's gateway to information on cancer clinical trials, including what they are and how they work, how to find ongoing trials, results from recent studies, and resources for cancer researchers conducting trials.
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Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF)
http://www.candlelighters.org -
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) founded in 1970 by concerned parents of children with cancer. Today our membership of over 50,000 members of the national office and more than 100,000 members across the country, including Candlelighters affiliate groups.
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Children's Hospice International(CHI)
http://www.chionline.org -
CHI is committed to the concept of care called hospice. It recognizes the right and need for children and their families to choose health care and support whether in their own home, hospital, or hospice.
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Chemoprevention Database
http://www.inra.fr/reseau-nacre/sci-memb/corpet/indexan.html -
Database of agents & diets ranked by efficacy. A systematic review of experimental studies (men, rats, mice)
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Comprehensive Cancer Information - National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov -
Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research.
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Coping With Cancer
http://www.copingmag.com -
Coping® With Cancer is America's consumer magazine for people whose lives have been touched by cancerTM. Now in its 21st year of providing knowledge, hope and inspiration, its readers include cancer patients (survivors) and their families, caregivers, healthcare teams and support group leaders.
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Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics
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The library at Karolinska Institutet has for years collected links to free medical web resources. The result is an extensive directory of quality controlled links to web sites and information resources on the net.
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Food and Drug Administration Home Page
http://www.fda.gov -
Welcome to Internet FDA The Nation's Foremost Consumer Protection Agency
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Gilbert Guide
http://www.gilbertguide.com -
Gilbert Guide provides the only unbiased assessments of long-term care facilities and services. Gilbert Guide is your trusted source for life's most important senior care decisions.
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healthfinder®
http://www.healthfinder.gov -
Your free guide to reliable health information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Health Library
http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu -
Welcome to the Health Library we are a free and open-to-the-public consumer health information. The Health Library is a Community Service of Stanford Hospital and Clinics
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Hospice Foundation of America
http://www.hospicefoundation.org -
Hospice Foundation of America a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care...
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
http://www.ifrc.org -
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
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International Union Against Cancer
http://www.uicc.org -
International Directory of Cancer Institutes and Organizations. UICC is the only international NGO dedicated uniquely to the global control of cancer
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Medicare.gov - The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov -
Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes.
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Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)
http://www.mascc.org -
The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer is an international, multidisciplinary organization with over 1000 members representing more than thirty countries and five continents. It operates in collaboration with the International Society for Oral Oncology.
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National Cancer Survivors Day Internet Information Guide
http://www.ncsdf.org -
A "survivor" is anyone living with a history of cancer. This includes newly diagnosed survivors as well as long-term survivors. For many, National Cancer Survivors Day marks another year of life... truly the very best reason to celebrate.
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
http://www.nccam.nih.gov -
Official website of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. NCCAM explores complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, trains researchers, and provides authoritative information to the public and professionals.
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National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
http://www.canceradvocacy.org -
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country and a highly respected authentic voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. Includes a Spanish version.
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
http://www.nih.gov -
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The NIH website offers health information for the public as well as medical professionals. There's extensive information on funding opportunities and links to the many Institutes and Centers that make-up NIH such as the National Cancer Institute and the National Library of Medicine.
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National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov -
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, physics, botany and zoology. The collections stand at 5 million items--books, journals, technical reports, manuscripts, microfilms, photographs and images. Housed within the Library is one of the world's finest medical history collections of old (pre-1914) and rare medical texts, manuscripts, and incunabula.
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OncoLink: A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
http://www.oncolink.com -
Welcome to OncoLink, A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center resource. Here you will find in-depth information about cancer.
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Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Online
http://www.ons.org -
The official Web service of the Oncology Nursing Society.
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Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
http://www.osher.ucsf.edu -
The mission of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is to search for the most effective treatments for patients by combining both conventional and alternative approaches that address all aspects of health and wellness - biological, psychological, social and spiritual. We are working to transform health care by conducting rigorous research on the medical outcomes of complementary and alternative healing practices; educating medical students, health professionals and the public about these practices; and creating new models of clinical care.
- San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
http://www.sabcs.org -
An international scientific symposium for interaction and exchange among basic scientists and clinicians in breast cancer
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University California San Francisco Medical Center
http://www.ucsfhealth.org - UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Children's Hospital are recognized throughout the world as leaders in health care, known for innovative medicine, advanced technology and compassionate care. For almost a century, we have offered unparalleled medical treatment.
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First appeared December 10, 2006; updated February 14, 2008
First appeared December 10, 2006; updated February 14, 2008