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Cancer WWW Links

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American Cancer Society
ACS offers detailed information about all types of cancers, explanation of diagnoses and treatment options, contact information for support groups such as "Reach for Recovery" and numerous brochures and educational materials.

American Society of Clinical Oncology
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer.

Association of Cancer Online Resources
ACOR offers access to 131 mailing lists that provide support, information, and community to everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.

Cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute is the federal governments principal agency for cancer research and training. Look here for general information on cancer, to learn about and to find clinical trials and statistics. You can also learn about the NCI's research programs and funding opportunities.

Cancerlinks - Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)
For consumers, search by general types of cancer.

Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation is a national, non-profit health foundation with a single mission: the prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and education.

CDC Health Topic: Cancer
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention site profiles nationwide programs designed for cancer prevention and control and offers tips for protecting against cancer. The CDC also publishes national cancer statistics.

CUREToday.com
CURE: Cancer Updates, Research, & Education, is a magazine developed for individuals coping with cancer and blood disorders. CURE provides scientific information in an easy–to–understand format. It is published by physicians committed to providing quality care to their patients.

FDA Oncology Tools
Good tool to learn about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved oncology drugs, how to access unapproved drugs, and in general the FDA approval process.

OncoLink.com
OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.

 


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