The internet offers a wealth of information, but is also full of unreliable or commercial sources of information. The internet is not a substitute for individual medical care. Use these websites for credible information. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about what you read on the internet.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Cancer Guide
Help in finding answers to your questions about cancer, and especially in finding the questions you need to ask
www.cancerguide.org
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Free resources and educational materials on all cancer types
800-4-CANCER
www.cancer.gov
American Cancer Society
Source of news, information, and support
800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
Chemocare.com
Provides the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends. This website can help by supplementing what you may already have learned from your doctor and nurse.
www.chemocare.org
Caring4Cancer.com
This website is a mix of advice, personal stories and hard data based on the latest oncology research.
www.caring4cancer.com
GENERAL CANCER INFORMATION
American Institute for Cancer Research
Focuses on the relationship between cancer and nutrition
Nutrition Hotline: 800-843-8114
www.aicr.org
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Information for patients, doctors, and scientists
703-299-0150
www.asco.org
Cancer Consultants
Dedicated to providing up-to-date information on the treatment and prevention of cancer for patients and professionals
www.cancerconsultants.com
Cancer Links
Provides a comprehensive list of links for different kinds of cancer
www.cancerlinks.org
Cancer News on the Net
Cancer news reports
www.cancernews.com
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
Dedicated to cancer prevention through research and education
800-227-2732
www.preventcancer.org
Heart of Gold Wigs
Provides women experiencing medical hair loss with information and a variety of headwear options
www.heartofgoldwigs.com
International Cancer Alliance for Research and Education
Provides focused, user-friendly cancer information
www.icare.org
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Free resources and educational materials on all cancer types
800-4-CANCER
www.cancer.gov
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients, advancing research on prevention, and enhancing the effectiveness of cancer care delivery
888-909-6226
www.nccn.com
OncoLink
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
www.oncolink.com
Oncology Nursing Society
Information on cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment; specific types of cancer; and other cancer-related topics
www.ons.org
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