Medical Information
Cancer Websites
National Listings
- ACOR.org
Association of Cancer Online Resources
Offers information through the creation and maintenance of web-based resources and over 100 cancer-related Intertnet mailing lists.
- American Cancer Society
Provides news, information on types of cancer, patient services, treatment options, living with cancer, and cancer statistics. Site is also available in Spanish.
- Cancer Consultants: Oncology Resource
Current information on cancer treatment, side effects,support, resources, and clinical trials to facilitate informed decisions. Also includes screening and prevention strategies for all cancers.
- Cancer Information
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Provides information on types of cancer; treatment options, clinical trials; genetics, causes, risk factors, and prevention; testing; coping, and support resources. Site is also available in Spanish.
- Cancer Information Service
U.S. National Cancer Institute
A national governmental information and education network offering LiveChat, telephone support, and extensive online resources.
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center, University of California San Diego
In table format, reviews plant/herbal and biological/organic agents used for cancer treatment, symptom abatement, and overall wellness.
- MEDLINEplus Cancer Topics
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Over 75 topic pages of disease specific prevention,diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care information. Spanish version available.
- Oncolink
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
Collection of resources on prevention and treatment of cancer including news, book reviews, disease pages, and patient supportive care.
- Oncology Tools
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Federal Government information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies including disease summaries, drug and oncology reference tools, and explanations of the regulatory process.
- People Living with Cancer
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Information on cancer clinical trials. Includes live chats, message boards,
- Reviews of Therapies
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
a drug database, medical dictionary, and links to patient support.