Offering Services for Cancer Patients to Maintain Optimum Physical Appearance During Treatment.

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
All About Cancer - Information about various tumors in a links format.
 
Allexperts: Cancer - Doctors and others answer your detailed one-on-one questions about the condition.
 
Altruis Biomedical Network: Cancer Chemotherapy - Provides a general overview.
 
Arlin Cancer Resource Center - Online extension of the reading room and interactive library of the Westchester Medical Center in Hawthorne, New York.
 
atCancer - Provides access to a MEDLINE-related search engine, as well as reference links.
 
Association of Cancer Online Resources - cancer information and support electronic groups
 
Between Us - Support and mentorship for women diagnosed with breast cancer, based in Anchorage
 
Best Practices: Cancer Prevention and Control - National Governor's Association resource designed to provide a clearinghouse of standards related to tumor care.
 
BetterCancerCare - Provides general information and links, as well as the My Cancer Diary communication and documentation tool.
 
Breast Cancer Action - A national grassroots education and advocacy organization committed to ending the breast cancer epidemic, based in San Francisco
 
Breast Cancer Site - option of donating free mammograms or donation based shopping
 
 The Breathing Room Foundation - Financial assistance that is available to a localized area in the Philadelphia region.  This organization provides assistance to current cancer patients with current household expenses. Some examples are: gas bill, electric bill, car payment, and even car insurance payment.
 
CancerCharities.com - a click a day to raise money for cancer treatment, research and care
 
Cancercompass - outstanding non-for-profit online cancer information provider
 
Cancer Research Foundation of America - prevention of cancer through scientific research and education
 
Cancer Support Resource Page - A physician directed web site for cancer patients and caregivers
 
Cancer Survivors On Line - Free information, resources and support for cancer patients and professionals
 
 
 
CancerLinks.org - Resources about the condition and treatment in a links format.
 
Cancerlinksusa.com - Information and links for all types of tumors.
 
Cancerpoint - A UK information source and forum including access to support resources.
 
CancerSource - Provides information about prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and symptom management. Offers access to news, support groups, email lists and other resources.
 
CancerSupport UK - An online directory of resources.
 
CancerTrack - Provides access to related news, books and links.
 
The Cancer Letter - Periodical which supplies news and current information about the state of research and treatment.
 
Cancer Lynx - An online zine for patients and professionals.
 
CancerNet - Credible, current and comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
 
Cancer News - Articles and links pertaining to many related topics.
 
Cancer Nutrition Center - Explores the link between the condition and nutrition. Offers dietary advice for patients, and more.
 
Cancer Options UK - Service designed to help patients and their families find the treatment options and services they need. Provides access to a nurse specialist.
 
Cancer Page - Information and community resources including chat rooms, message boards, physician directory and a clinical trials directory.
 
Cancer Rates and Risks - Provides international incidence and mortality rates, including information about risk factors. From the National Cancer Institute.
 
Cancer Chart - Quick reference listing of the most common tumor types.
 
Cancer Drug Feedback - Accumulates and presents statistics about the side-effects of chemotherapy agents, as reported by the site's visitors.
 
Cancer Information Network - Information resource aimed towards health professionals. Requires registration.
 
Cancer Information Services - A source for the latest information from the National Cancer Institute. Links to press releases, fact sheets, updated NCI publications about prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment are also present.
 
Cancer Leadership Council - A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.
 
The Cancer Supportive Care Programs - Book excerpts covering such topics as psychosocial issues, support, nutrition, pain control, spirituality and more.
 
CancerBACUP - Information and support site from the UK which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.
 
CancerCare - Topics of interest to patients and their families: radiation and chemotherapy side-effects, controlling pain, nutrition, bereavement issues and more. This non-profit agency is headquartered in New York City.
 
CancerDirect - Patient consultation service offering treatment advice, online second opinions and oncologist referral for individual disease.
 
CancerEducation - Disseminates recent educational programming in an multimedia electronic clips format. Aimed for healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers.
 
CancerFatigue - Discusses causes and management of this vexing and potentially quite serious symptom. Provides access to a nurse for questions.
 
CancerFit - Details about an exercise program at the Sedona, Arizona Raquet Club which is designed to help people retain good physical, emotional and spiritual fitness after treatment.
 
CancerGuide - A cancer-survivor provides a comprehensive orientation designed to help facilitate motivated patients to begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team. A review of online resources is provided. The information is presented in a clear and direct style.
 
CancerHelpOnline - Links to thousands of tumor-related support sites.
 
 Coast to Coast Run - A charity run across the United States to benefit cancer patients and survivors.
 
Conversations in Care - This resource explores the challenges surrounding physician and patient communications in related matters.
 
Corporate Angel Network - Arrange free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to treatment using the empty seats on corporate jets.  For more information, contact the
 
CaP CURE - Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate
 
Children's Hospice International, based in Virginia
 
The Contract To Cure Cancer - Buy a postage stamp for charity and encourage others to do the same
 
Corporate Angel Network - arranging free air transportation for cancer patients travelling to treatment
 
Day Of Caring - national program of community events for breast cancer awareness and breast cancer survivors, based in Denver
 
FocusOnCancer - Information about causes, prevention, detection, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
 
Friends for Life of America - support programs for the quality of life of leukemia sufferers
 
Gift of Life Donor Program - Serves the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.  The organization is in charge of the recovery and distribution of organs and tissues for transplants and conducts donor awareness programs.  To learn more, you can email the Gift of Life Donor Program at info@donors1.org or call the organization at 800-DONORS-1.
 
Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer - A non-profit directory of information sorted by disease type, country, treatment and more.
 
Healthy Young Attitude - Network of young adults whose lives have been affected by cancer
 
Health Professionals: Cancer Resources - Links to sites around the world from this Manchester, England hospital resource.
 
How Stuff Works: Cancer - Basic information and facts about causes, detection and treatment with many medical terms explained. Written in an understandable style.
 
herSource.com - comprehensive breast cancer information including early detection, diagnosis, personal resources, education and treatment decision advice
 
 
Imperial Cancer Research Fund - News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. A UK charity site, it also provides details on volunteering and fundraising.
 
Innovative Solutions in Healthcare - Provides general information about and links regarding specific cancers. Lists associated physicians and institutions. Aimed towards patients and health professionals.
 
InteliHealth: Cancer - Medical information, articles and news covering a variety of tumors and related issues.

 Lee National Denim Day - Millions of people will wearing denim to work in exchange for a $5 donation
 
Let's Connect - A great website to connect with other young adults who have experienced serious illness.  Resources, camps, and scholarship information are also available.

 Living with Gynecologic Cancer - support community with survivor stories, FAQ's, resources, and discussion concerning gynecological cancers
 
Male Care - country's leading prostate cancer patient organization providing free services nationwide
 
MCW Healthlink: Cancer - Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics resource which provides news articles and information about recent developments.
 
Meds.com: Cancer Glossary - Aims to provide a better understanding of words frequently used in patient care.
 
 Medic Alert - Provides jewelry in the form of necklaces and bracelets that will notify medical staff of your medical condition if you are unable to speak.  Visit the website for more details.  
 
Mesothelioma Cancer Help - information on mesothelioma cancer, treatments & clinical trials
 
Mothers Supporting Daughters - information, support, activities and a forum
 
National Brain Tumor Foundation - dedicated to raising funds for research and to providing supportive services to patients and family members
 
National Breast Cancer Coalition - Grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer
 
National Breast Cancer Research Foundation - raising funds for the development and clinical trials of a blood test for breast cancer
 
National Breast Cancer Foundation - saving lives by increasing awareness through education and providing mammograms for those in need
 
National Childhood Cancer Foundation - supports treatment and research projects to cure children with cancer
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National Cervical Cancer Coalition - for all health-care professional and patients
 
National Coalition for Cancer Research - umbrella organization comprising 26 national organizations dedicated to the eradication of cancer
 
Nature: Cancer Update - Service which provides access to short news articles and reports about recent research activity. Registration required.
 
Navigating the New Normal - The Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, in partnership with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, is excited to offer a new program to help young adults navigate the “new normal” that a cancer diagnosis brings.  Navigating the New Normal is a program to provide support and education for individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 in the Philadelphia region who are living with cancer or a history of cancer.
 
NCI Center for Cancer Research - Index page for U.S. National Cancer Institute research resources, providing access to information for researchers and about collaborations. Aimed towards the professional level.
 
NetCancerAlert - Provides access to articles and links which are oncology related.
 
Nexcura: Cancer Facts - Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler.
 
A Notebook Guide for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients - Information for people who have just received the diagnosis. Includes links, a message board and details about the author. The notebook itself may require pdf download capability.
 
Oil of Pisces - News summaries concerning the relationship between fish oil and cancer.
 
OncoLink - Extensive information for the patient, caregiver and clinician. News, disease oriented menus, causes and prevention, clinical trials, conferences, and psychosocial support from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
 
Oncology Care International - Provides access to board-certified doctors who respond to questions.
 
The Other Face of Cancer - Philosophical discussion presented in book form. Raises existential questions: does cancer exist, can it be caused, can it be treated? Aimed toward those with a verbal or ontological orientation. May be disturbing to some.
 
Organdonor.gov - This website offers information about organ and tissue donation, including how to make your wishes known about donating organs and tissues.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States - Provides support and educational resources to childhood brain tumor patients and their families.  For more information, please send an email to pbtfus@pbtfus.org or call the organization at 800-253-6530.
Phenomenal Women Of The Web - Breast cancer awareness, comprehensive links, help, resources, advice
 
Planet Cancer - A world of support for young adults with cancer. 
 
Pregnant with Cancer - Support network for women who are diagnosed with cancer while pregnant.  They can connect you with someone who has been through a similar experience. 
 
RareCancers.org - A non-profit organization providing hard to find information on many truly rare tumors.
 
Race For The Cure - raises money for education, clinical, research and breast cancer screening programs for medically under-served populations
 
Rory David Deutsch Foundation, The - dedicated to raising money for medical research on brain tumors in children
 
Shared Experience Cancer Support - survival accounts plus listing by cancer type, treatment, medication
 
Share Cancer Stories - The Journey of Moving On: a compilation of stories from seven young adult cancer survivors who were interviewed in 2004.
 
Shirley's Wellness Cafe - Promotes holistic and alternative approaches for cancer prevention and treatment.
 
The Society for Cancer Awareness - Matt LeVeque, a young adult cancer survivor, created the organization to promote cancer awareness to teens and young adults. Our mission is to help promote cancer awareness towards teens and young adults in a fun, creative, and off-beat manner.  For more information, please send an email to Matt LeVeque at matt@cancer-awareness.com.
 
Suite 101 - Offers articles and links to cancer treatments.
 
Speak Up Be Heard - Provides supportive articles, clothing & free merchandise to raise awareness
 
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - network of volunteers working through local affiliates and events
 
This Close for Cancer Research, Inc. - research, charities, donations, charity events and support groups
 
 
Target Tumors - Information about targeted therapy approach in relation to a number of solid tumors.
 
Vancouver Cancer Forums - Web cast presentations from year 2000.
 
Vital Options - Is a not-for-profit cancer communications, support, and advocacy organization whose mission is to facilitate a global cancer dialogue by using communications technology to reach every person touched by cancer. Vital Options was originally founded in 1983 as Vital Options: Support For Young Adults With Cancer, the first organization for young adults with cancer in the world.  Now Vital Options provides a variety of cancer communications projects for people of all ages and cancer types, as well as for their families, friends, physicians, and healthcare providers.  Also provides a weekly radio show. 
 
Women and Cancer - Articles about coping, how the disease affects your family and friends, and why confrontation is not always the best choice.
 
The World Against Cancer - A conduit source consisting primarily of multi-lingual search engines.

 
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