HubHip - Cancer

DescriptionCancer is the common term for tumors (neoplasms) characterized by uncontrolled growth at the cell level. The branch of medicine concerned with diagnosis, treatment, and research into the causes of cancer is oncology. Cancer medical specialists are termed oncologist.

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Cancer

Cancer Site Finder.com (Site) - Offers a searchable database of tumor related websites with descriptions of each. Allows users to search by topic, feature, or quality standard.

CancerTrack (Site) - Access to related news, books and links.

Untangling the Web (Site) - Provides access to disability resources including those needed for cancer care support.

Nexcura: Cancer Facts (Site) - Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler.

Revolution Health: Cancer (Site) - Find cancer information, covering symptoms, causes, risks, treatments and types. Discuss cancer issues with others in forums, blogs, personal stories and recommendations.

Cancer Network.com (Site) - Information resource aimed at health professionals. Requires registration.

Cancer Story (Site) - PBS series provides details about cancer in terms the average person can understand. Features videos, transcripts, broadcast dates, episode synopsis, and resource links.

The Cancer Letter (Site) - Periodical which supplies news and current information about the state of research and treatment.

Wikicities: Cancer (Site) - An open-publishing wiki portal for those interested in this topic. Available for viewing or editing.

Cancer Page (Site) - Information and community resources including chat rooms, message boards, physician directory and clinical trials.

YourCancerToday (Site) - A resource for all cancer related information including, news, video, doctors, hospitals, treatment, and breakthroughs.

The Cancer Supportive Care Programs (Site) - Book excerpts covering such topics as psychosocial issues, support, nutrition, pain control and spirituality.

Cancer Monthly (Site) - Presents information on research results.

CancerHelpOnline (Site) - Links to many related support sites.

Rare Tumors.org (Site) - Web-based resource that presents information on a number of the less common cancers.

CancerGuide (Site) - Provides an orientation to help motivated patients begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team.

Tirgan: Chemotherapy Drugs (Site) - Information on about thirty commonly employed drug-agents used in the treatment of cancer.

CancerLinks.org (Site) - Resources about the condition and treatment in a links format.

The Cancer Information Network (Site) - Articles and resources for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.

About.com: Cancer (Site) - Presents general overview information on many of the main kinds of tumors. Includes news, doctor search, glossary and access to support hotlines.

Cancerbackup (Site) - Information and support from this UK organization which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.

Cancer Lynx (Site) - An online 'zine for patients and professionals.

Cancer Nutrition Center (Site) - Explores the link between tumors and nutrition. Offers dietary advice for patients.

Cancer Information Services (Site) - Information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute including access to links, press releases and publications.

Don't Say That Word (Site) - Provides an online forum on cancer, information, personal stories, poetry and remembrance pages. Graphics-intensive.

Cancer Advice UK (Site) - Advice and information about diagnosis and treatment issues. Includes leaflets, book suggestions, links and support groups.

Cancer Matters (Site) - Gives general information including a discussion of treatment options on a range of tumors. Provides links and a directory of resources.

NCI Center for Cancer Research (Site) - U.S. government resource which provides access to information for researchers and about collaborations. Aimed at the professional level.

Multinational Association Of Supportive Care In Cancer (Site) - Research and education in all measures of care for patients with these diseases.

The World Against Cancer (Site) - A conduit source consisting primarily of multi-lingual search engines.

Chemotherapy.com (Site) - Provides educational information on therapy for cancer patients, including chemo side-effects. Sponsored by the Amgen firm.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund (Site) - A UK charity site that offers news and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tumors.

Cancer Forums (Site) - Online discussions on various types of tumors. Includes topics such as coping, support, clinical trials and treatment options.

CancerDirect (Site) - Patient consultation service offering treatment advice, online second opinions and oncologist referral for individual disease.

Yahoo Health: Cancer and Chemotherapy (Site) - Information in links and article form including basic facts, what to expect and side effects.

Suite 101 (Site) - Articles and links about cancer treatments.

AllExperts Oncology Q&A (Site) - Directory of cancer experts volunteering to answer both general and disease-specific questions.

Cancer Options UK (Site) - Designed to help patients and families find appropriate treatment options and services. Provides access to a nurse specialist.

eMedicine Health: Cancer Symptoms (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing information on common symptoms.

Cancer Rates and Risks (Site) - Provides international incidence and mortality rates including information about risk factors. From the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Microscopic Hematology (Site) - University of Virginia offers microscope images of blood tumors.

Target Tumors (Site) - Information about targeted therapy approach in relation to a number of cancers.

DIPEx: Cancer (Site) - Includes audio and video interviews of patient experiences.

InteliHealth: Cancer (Site) - Medical information, articles and news covering a variety of tumors and related issues.

National Cancer Institute (Site) - Credible, current cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Meds.com: Cancer Glossary (Site) - Aims to provide a better understanding of words frequently used in patient care.

Cancer Dictionary & Acronyms (Site) - Terminology and abbreviations presented in a searchable format.

NetCancerAlert (Site) - Provides access to articles and links that are oncology related.

ACOR Support (Site) - Links-based listing by the Association of Online Cancer Resources.

Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer (Site) - Non-profit directory of information sorted by disease type, country and treatment.

Cancer Survivors Project (Site) - A community resource for long term survivors. Includes access to the ACOR email discussion group.

CancerNews.com (Site) - Articles and links pertaining to many related topics.

ACS: Statistics (Site) - American Cancer Society presents an array of related statistics.

Nature: Cancer Update (Site) - Service which provides access to news articles and reports about recent research activity. Registration required.

Chemo Care (Site) - Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers general treatment information for cancer patients.

Ladies Home Journal: Cancer (Site) - Links to articles about skin and breast tumors.

Cancer Surveillance On-Line (Site) - Gives current statistics for Canada.

Rare Adult & Pediatric Cancers (Site) - Provides information, support, forums, links and news.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (Site) - NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of centers that develops practice guidelines to help in making informed treatment decisions.

Cellscience: A-Z Cancer Directory (Site) - Links-based listing in areas such as research, hospitals, charities, funding and education.

Telematics Services in Cancer (Site) - TeleSCAN offers access to resources aimed for European oncologists. Provides links, general information and an intra-site search tool for specific diseases.

Manage CINV (Site) - Offers patients and professionals information about chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

USnews.com: Best Cancer Hospitals (Site) - Ranking by the magazine of the fifty top cancer hospitals in the United States.

HCA Cancer Guides (Site) - General information including treatment options.

atCancer (Site) - Gives access to a MEDLINE-related search engine, as well as to reference links.

World Oncology Network (Site) - Directory of cancer specialists and hematologists.

NCCN and ACS: Cancer Treatment Options (Site) - Guidelines by the American Cancer Society and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network on early detection, staging, support, care and treatment side-effects for a number of tumors.

MCW: Cancer Information (Site) - Topics and articles from the Medical College of Wisconsin's HealthLink resource.

NCI: Dictionary of Cancer Terms (Site) - Glossary offered by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Hematology Oncology News & Issues (Site) - Headline news and articles for cancer professionals and patients.

The Cancer Blog (Site) - Web log consisting of primarily of articles and reports on tumor issues and topics.

OncoLink (Site) - Includes information including news, prevention, clinical trials, conferences and psychosocial support from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.

Inside Cancer (Site) - Multimedia guide on the biology of cancer. Offers interviews with researchers, and animations on the underlying science.

Cancer Leadership Council (Site) - A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.

HealthCentersOnline: Cancer (Site) - Information on cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation.

MedicineNet: Cancer (Site) - Presents information such as prevention and treatment side-effects. Also gives resources including links, articles and support groups.

OralChemo.org (Site) - Gives overview information on oral chemotherapy aimed for patients and families. Sponsored by the Roche pharmaceutical firm.

Oncology Interactive Education Series (Site) - Commercial audio-visual educational resources for patients.

eMedicine Health: What You Need to Know (Site) - Consumer health resource center providing general information on cancer prevention, symptoms and treatment.

Cancer Mondial (Site) - The International Agency for Research on Cancer provides access to reports and databases on occurrence and characteristics.

Topix: Cancer News (Site) - Headline news and content on related issues.

Radiofrequency Ablation: Cancer (Site) - Brief summary of a technique which may be used for treatment. Includes a FAQ, message board and illustrations.

WebMD: Cancer (Site) - Consumer health site which includes information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for those coping with chemotherapy.

CancerExperts MD (Site) - Physicians located in Boston offer second opinions and personalized case reviews. Provides an online ask-a-doctor service.

CancerNausea.com (Site) - Presents information to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

The "Y" Cancer Foundation (Site) - AOL discussion group aimed at providing information and support.

Caring4Cancer (Site) - A cancer patient resource providing news, tools, information, forums, blogs, experts, and support to help manage your cancer diagnosis and treatment. Each cancer has unique information, reviewed by top oncologists.

On Top of Cancer (Site) - Links-based guide to Internet resource.

eMedTV Cancer Channel (Site) - Providing medically reviewed information on the possible causes, symptoms, types and current treatments.

CancerSymptoms (Site) - Discusses common symptoms related to cancer treatment. Provides email access to a nurse for questions.

Cancer Consultants (Site) - Provides information and resources on the treatment and management of cancer for patients and professionals.

Cancer.Net (Site) - Patient information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Includes cancer types, treatments, surviorship, advocacy, resources, podcasts, and news.