Breast Resources 
American Cancer Society
To access info on specific cancers, click on "choose a cancer type" and then select from the menu provided. You will find basic information on breast cancer, it's risks, how to prevent and the guidelines for screening, as well as many other helpful resources.
Affinityfilms
Provides a "first aid kit for your heart and soul," that contains a video that offers support to the newly diagnosed breast cancer patient, a pre-paid phone card, a journal with pen, a resource guide, a pocket address book for care, tissues, herbal tea, and a scented candle. All items were chosen by breast cancer survivors.
FocusonHealing
This site provides information on Sherry Lebed David, founder of Focus on Healing, and creator of a therapeutic exercise program that restores flexibility, balance and femininity while minimizing discomfort following breast cancer treatment. Info on how to order Sherry's video, and on Sherry's new book, "Thriving After Breast Cancer."
Imaginis
Sponsored by Siemens, maker of breast imaging equipment, Imaginis.com is a site providing patient and professional pathways to information. Patient information on screening and prevention, breast self exam, non-cancerous breast issues, diagnosis, treatment, surgery options, and general information. Professional information on practice guidelines, breast imaging resources, teaching files, online medical journals and news, CME links, and professional discussions.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Breast cancer survivor resources. Chats, message boards, variety of support networks. Educational transcripts of conferences, teleconferences, and internet chats. Events, community outreach resources, mailing lists, online newsletters.
MayoClinic.com on Breast Cancer
Information on living with breast cancer, treatment options, news articles, prevention and more on these user-friendly pages.
PDQ Information on Breast Cancer
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
Sisters Network
This is an African-American breast cancer survivors network, offering facts on breast cancer, opportunities to get involved, and an annual conference for members of this organization.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
This site offers a wonderful tutorial on self breast exam and screening and prevention guidelines; survivor stories; fundraising and support events; news articles; a newsletter and more.
GI & Colorectal Resources
American Cancer Society
To access info on specific cancers, click on "choose a cancer type" and then select from the menu provided. ACS addresses the nature of colon & rectal cancers, prevention and risk factors, how to detect and how it can be treated, frequently asked questions, statistics, and types of treatments.
American Medical Associaton's Colon Cancer Fact Page
An excellent one page information fact sheet on colon cancer including what it is, risk factors, screening information, reducing risk, and a list of resources.
NOTE: To view this fact page, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not, first click on the icon below to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. It will take you to Adobe's website for downloading instructions.
Colon Cancer Alliance
Brings together the voices of survivors to offer support and connection services, colon cancer resources and educational information, colorectal cancer news and research updates and advocacy channels.
InteliHealth - Colorectal Cancer
Provides health information from institutions such as Harvard Medical School and National Institutes of Health presented in an easy to understand format. Risk factors, prevention (helpful details about the screening tests), signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
MayoClinic.com on Colon Cancer
General information on colorectal cancer, as well as prevention tips.
National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance
Katie Couric, Lilly Tartikoff, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation's site for consumer health information on colorectal cancer that promotes education, research, and advocates early detection. Includes risk factors, healthy choices for prevention, and a Health Checklist.
University of Virginia Digestive Health Center of Excellence
PDQ information on Anal cancer
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Colon cancer
PDQ information on Gastric cancer
PDQ information on Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor
PDQ information on Rectal cancer
PDQ information on Small intestine cancer
GU & Prostate Resources
Prostate Cancer Foundation (formetly CaP CURE)
Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate. Prostate cancer research, diagnosis and treatment information, clinical trials and nutrional guidance, including availability of "A Taste for Living Cookbook" containing good recipes that help fight cancer, based on the latest scientific and nutritional research.
MayoClinic.com on Prostate Cancer
General information, causes, signs & symptoms, treatment options, complications, coping strategies and alternative medicine options all covered in user-friendly pages.
MayoClinic.com on Testicular Cancer
Information on screening, signs & symptoms, treatment, prevention, self-care and coping strategies in an easy-to-read format.
Personal Prostate Glossary for Your Computer - It's downloadable!
Consisting of over 500 words, acronyms, synonyms, abbreviations and slang terms, this may be the largest prostate cancer-specific, interactive glossary of its kind in the world. You can download it so that it is available to you anytime, without needing to be connected to the internet.
PDQ information on Bladder cancer
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Penile cancer
PDQ information on Prostate cancer
PDQ information on Renal cell cancer
PDQ information on Testicular cancer
PDQ information on Transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter
PDQ information on Urethral cancer
PDQ information on Wilms' tumor
Gynecology Oncology Resources
EyesonthePrize.org
A nonprofit organization devoted to providing information and emotional support from the survivors' perspective to women with gynecologic cancers, their families and friends, and healthcare providers.
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Sponsors programs that raise money for gynecologic cancer causes, and raise public awareness of prevention, detection, and treatment. See sponsored website: Women's Cancer Network.
InteliHealth - Gynecologic Cancer
Well organized site that breaks down gynecologic cancer sites and explains warning signs & symptoms, diagnosis, screening and prevention, treatment, prognosis. This site also contains a Women's Health section.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
This website provides good information on ovarian cancer, the risk factors, the symptoms, the ways to detect it, the treatment options. It also offers information on support groups in your region, ways to get involved to support the movement towards increasing awareness and finding a cure, as well as personal survival stories about how people are living with and fighting ovarian cancer. Additional online services include: free clinical trials matching and referral service; a directory of Gynecology Oncologists across the nation; assistance with your decision on treatment.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Information for people newly diagnosed and survivors. Focus on public education, awareness raising campaigns, research priorities.
PDQ information on Cervical cancer
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Endometrial cancer
PDQ information on Gestational trophoblastic tumor
PDQ information on Ovarian epithelial cancer
PDQ information on Ovarian germ cell tumor
PDQ information on Uterine sarcoma
PDQ information on Vaginal cancer
PDQ information on Vulvar cancer
Women's Cancer Network
Well organized information on prevention, detection and fighting gynecological cancers. Risk assessment survey, survivor support groups, physician specialist finder. Sponsored by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation.
Head & Neck Resources
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization
Email support group available through this link.
Also, research information, links, frequently asked questions, tumor registry links, fundraising opportunities for ACC.
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Registry
PDQ information on Esophageal cancer
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Hypopharyngeal cancer
PDQ information on Laryngeal cancer
PDQ information on Lip and oral cavity cancer
PDQ information on Metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary
PDQ information on Nasopharyngeal cancer
PDQ information on Oropharyngeal cancer
PDQ information on Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer
PDQ information on Salivary gland cancer
Surgical Approach for a Thyroid Mass (please note that this link will lead you to the UVA Department of Surgery pages)
Thyroid Cancer (please note that this link will lead you to the UVA Department of Surgery pages)
Hemostasis/Thrombosis Resources
PDQ information on Myelodysplastic syndromes
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Myeloproliferative disorders
Leukemia/Lymphoma Resources
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America
Well organized site with information specifically for a newly diagnosed patient or for a patient with ongoing information needs. Support groups, news service, fundraising events, volunteering opportunities, discussion boards, Also, educational brochures & pamphlets available to read online, download, or order by mail.
Cancer411
News on Leukemia/Lymphoma
Lymphomation.org
This site is provided by Patients Against Lymphoma, an organization that strives to inform and assist lymphoma patients. This site offers suggestions and wisdom about talking with your doctor, clinical trials information, guidelines for diagnosis, treatment information, help with evaluating medical claims and data, diet tips for the immune suppressed, patient stories and support and much more.
PDQ information on AIDS-related lymphoma
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Adult Hodgkin's disease
PDQ information on Adult acute lymphocytic leukemia
PDQ information on Adult acute myeloid leukemia
PDQ information on Adult non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
PDQ information on Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
PDQ information on Chronic myelogenous leukemia
PDQ information on Hairy cell leukemia
PDQ information on Myelodysplastic syndromes
PDQ information on Myeloproliferative disorders
Lung Resources
Alliance for Lung Cancer
The Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education (ALCASE) is the only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to helping those living with lung cancer improve the quality of their lives through advocacy, support, and education. Their site provides education on early detection and screening; support groups, stories of hope, how to get involved with their "Phone Buddies" program; information on how you can support the fight against lung cancer through events, writing to politicians, etc.; a newsletter; smoking cessation and more.
LungCancerOnline
Created by a lung cancer patient, this site provides organized, annotated links to lung cancer information and resources for patients and their caregivers.
LungCancer.org
A visually attractive site that is easy to get around in. Contains information for patients, healthcare professionals, and the media. "Ask the expert" email service, newsletter, toll free lung cancer information and support line, and even a computer-based smoking cessation class. This site is sponsored by CancerCare and the Oncology Nursing Society.
MayoClinic.com on Lung Cancer
General information, prevention tips, signs & symptoms, risk factors, treatment, self-care, and more on this well designed and user-friendly site.
PDQ information on Non-small cell lung cancer
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Small cell lung cancer
QuitNet...Smokers Helping Smokers Quit
Who better to help you quit smoking than a previous smoker? This is what this website is all about, and it is loaded with resources: a quitting guide, quitting calendar, a directory of smoking cessation programs, a guide to medications that can help you quit, support groups, a calculator that helps you know how much money you will save once you quit, anniversary congratulations emails, books, etc. This site operates in association with The Boston University School of Public Health.
Quitting Smoking...from the Office of the Surgeon General
Provides a variety of information in Spanish and Engligh, from preparing to quit, getting through the first week, tips to get you through, and frequently asked questions. Also includes articles on tobacco and smoking.
Melanoma Resources
MayoClinic.com on Skin Cancer
General information, signs & symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention and coping tips in a well-organized, easy-to-read format.
Melanoma Patients Information Page
Patient guides that explain melanoma staging, recommended reading, bulletin boards and chat rooms, medical dictionary, clinical trials information.
PDQ information on Intraocular melanoma
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Melanoma
PDQ information on Skin cancer
The Skin Cancer Foundation
Provides information on different kinds of skin cancer, protection, how to do a self examination as well as what to look for while you do it, and how to teach children to protect themselves from sunburn.
Mesothelioma
The Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center
The Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center is a site dedicated to providing relevant information regarding asbestos and its associated health complications. Here you can find resuorces for everything from live clinical trials and other medical resources to the legal implications of asbestos exposures.
Mesothelioma Resources
This is a rather extensive website that covers many topics of interest concerning mesothelioma: basic symptom and diagnosis information, test centers, clinical trials, treatment options, free attorney consultations, ongoing research, and more.
Mirg.org
The Mesothelioma Information and Resource Group [MIRG] is an organization created to assist patients, family, friends and loved ones in learning about mesothelioma and other asbestos-related injuries. It is the aim of MIRG to provide information about the disease, its causes, its treatment and its personal and legal impact. This site was created by a law firm, together with their clients.
PDQ information on Malignant mesothelioma
Neuro-Oncology Resources
Acoustic Neuroma Association
Information about acoustic neuromas, detection, treatment, and a glossary of terms. Benefits by membership includes a newletter, patient information booklets, a network of local support groups, a national conference.
American Brain Tumor Association
Founded by two families who lost children to brain tumors, this site provides information about brain tumors, treatments, support resources, and updates about brain tumor research. Also lists events related to brain tumor awareness and fundraising efforts.
Brain Trust
This site comes highly recommended by cancer patients - provides online discussion support groups and communication resources.
The Brain Tumor Society
Provides a variety of resources on brain tumors: newsletter, events, web links, book list, opportunities to assist, stories from survivors, resources for patients and families, and more.
The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation
Founded by families, friends and physicians of brain tumor patients, this organization raises funds for research and brain tumor awareness events and activities.
Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research Information Clinical Trials
Offers a comprehensive guide to brain tumors including answers to many questions patients and family members might have, survivor stories, list of treatments, an extensive video library, newsletter and a "virtual" trial.
The National Brain Tumor Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to brain tumor patients and their families - includes information about brain tumors, an unusual interactive "tour" of the brain, support groups, personal stories, chat room and message boards, and a nurse available by phone or email to answer questions.
The North American Brain Tumor Coalition
This organization represents a network of charitable organizations dedicated to eradicating brain tumors. Their mission is to raise awareness, advocating for increased funding for brain tumor research and improved health care. Includes facts, resources, events, and personal stories.
PDQ information on Adult brain tumor
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Neuroblastoma
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
This organizations supports research, awareness activities, and a national database of primary brain tumors. Donation opportunities, as well as information on writing research grants. Work supports both pediatric and adult brain tumor patients.
David M. Bailey LINKS to Brain Tumor Sites
David Bailey is a brain tumor patient who has dedicated his life to songwriting and performing songs of courage for fellow survivors. His site offers advice, hope, and resources.
Other Cancer Resources
Adrenal Mass (please note that this link will lead you to the UVA Department of Surgery pages)
LiverTumor.org
This site offers clear and easy to understand information on primary and metastatic liver cancers, symptoms, disease progression/prognosis and current treatment options. It also features articles on breaking news about liver cancer and it's treatment, a physician finder for locating a liver cancer specialist in your area, and a wonderful glossary of medical words.
Pancreatica.org
This site features a database which is the largest compilation in the world of clinical trials against pancreatic cancer -- more than five times larger than the NCI's PDQ database (it is comprised of almost 300 trials against pancreatic cancer in more than 1,000 locations throughout the world). It also contains current and topical scientific and medical information from a variety of sources. Includes a helpful list of frequently asked questions about pancreatic cancer.
Surgical Approach for the Adrenal (please note that this link will lead you to the UVA Department of Surgery pages)
PDQ information on Adrenocortical carcinoma
PDQ is the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) comprehensive cancer information database. The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine.
PDQ information on Adult primary liver cancer
PDQ information on Adult soft tissue sarcoma
PDQ information on Carcinoma of unknown primary
PDQ information on Extrahepatic bile duct cancer
PDQ information on Gallbladder cancer
PDQ information on Islet cell carcinoma
PDQ information on Kaposi's sarcoma
PDQ information on Malignant thymoma
PDQ information on Osteosarcoma
PDQ information on Pancreatic cancer
PDQ information on Parathyroid cancer
PDQ information on Pheochromocytoma
PDQ information on Pituitary tumor
PDQ information on Thyroid cancer
Pediatric Cancer
Against the Odds
This is a book that describes a family's battle with their child's cancer. It deals with conflicts which may arise with the medical people, how a child's illness can create difficulties in a marriage and how to maintain your career - & your balance.
Kids Healing Kids
Videos made by kids to help kids who are struggling with severe illness. Free of charge. Donate to their cause, request a video, or see a schedule of events.
Please go to Kids with Cancer, where you'll find a list of resources for parents of children with cancer, and also a list of sites for children who have cancer.
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