Find More Information About Cancer, Treatment and Support
Information
The National Cancer Institute is a government agency, providing information on various types of cancer. (www.cancer.gov)
The American Cancer Society gives detailed information about a wide variety of cancers. (www.cancer.org)
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of cancer centers, provides patient-oriented information on common cancers. (www.nccr.org)
American Society of Clinical Oncology, an organization of health care professionals, maintains a web site for cancer patients. (www.cancer.net)
OncoLink is a service of the University of Pennsylvania that offers information and resources on various types of cancer. (www.oncolink.org)
Oncology Nursing Society provides patient education information about cancer and patient support resources. (www.ons.org)
MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, provides information about a variety of cancers and Clinical Trials. (www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus)
The American Society of Clinical Oncology offers information from the world’s leading oncology professionals.
Hematology
American Society of Hematology is a site devoted to educating both patients and medical professionals about blood cancers. (www.hematology.org)
Breast Cancer
Susan Love, MD Breast Cancer Foundation, formerly the Santa Barbara Breast Cancer Institute, was founded in 1983 to initiate and pursue programs promoting breast disease education.
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete and up to date information about breast cancer.
Mesothelioma
Asbestos.com offers 3,000 pages of content with information about asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure (lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.).
Mesothelioma Guide is a comprehensive resource for this asbestos caused cancer.
Mesothelioma Treatment Community is an “all-in-one” guide for mesothelioma patient’s, friends and family members who need to know more about this rare form of cancer.
Survivorship
Association of Community Cancer Centers advocates for and offers information about cancer survivorship. (accc-cancer.org)
Advocacy
Patient Advocacy Foundation provides medication and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues. (http://www.patientadvocate.org)
CancerCare provides free support services for patients. (www.cancercare.org)
Oncology Nursing Society provides patient education information about cancer and patient support resources. (www.ons.org)
Clinical Trials
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups works to improve survival by participation in clinical trials. (www.cancertrialshelp.org)
Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is overseen by people dedicated to fighting breast cancer. Links to useful breast cancer and support information.
Leukemia and Lymphoma
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Links to patient and medical information.
Survivorship
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a survivor-led advocacy group. (www.canceradvocacy.org)
People Living With Cancer offers information on cancer treatment types.
Association of Community Cancer Centers advocates for and offers information about cancer survivorship. (accc-cancer.org)