Cancer

First Choices

MEDLINEplus: Cancers Topics

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancers.html

MEDLINEplus: Cancer

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cancer.html

NOAH: Cancer

http://www.noah-health.org/en/cancer/

Other Sites

American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org/
This site offers daily news about cancer issues. You can also read articles on different types of cancers and living with cancer.

American Institute for Cancer Research

http://www.aicr.org/
Learn about current cancer research, read articles from the newsletter, and find heart-healthy recipies.

Cancer Care

http://www.cancercare.org/
Read articles about different types of cancer, as well as current news and free publications. This site also offers assistance and support to those diagnosed with any type of cancer.

cancer.gov

http://www.cancer.gov/cancer_information/
This site, produced by the National Cancer Institute, provides a vast amount of cancer information, including treatment options, clinical trials, ways to reduce cancer risk, coping with cancer, as well as information on support groups, financial assistance, and educational materials.

cancer.gov: Young People with Cancer: A Handbook for Parents

http://www.cancer.gov/PDF/81b46bc0-403d-4e46-8636-032d765eba4a/young_people(9-01).pdf
Cancer.gov has put together a comprehensive guide which includes information on different types of cancers, trips to the clinic, medical procedures, and coping with cancer.

CancerQuest

http://cancerquest.org/
This site, from Emory University, explains the biology of cancer, including cell structure, the genes of cancer, and tumor biology.

CancerSource.com

http://www.cancersource.com/
This great site povides articles and news on all types of cancer. Read about upcoming events, feature articles, and cancer in the news. You can also take part in chats. This site also has a kids section that provides information for parents.

Cancer Supportive Care - Health Videos

http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/videos.html#CancerSupportiveAnchor
Download videos on different cancer topics, from Stanford University.

Consumers Guide to Cancer Drugs

http://www.cancersource.com/LibraryAndResources/DrugGuide/
Look up cancer drugs in the database and read about precautions, side effects, and more.

FDA: Oncology Tools

http://www.fda.gov/cder/cancer/index.htm
This site, put together by the FDA, provides a variety of information on cancer and approved cancer therapies.

LiverTumor.org

http://www.livertumor.org/
Learn about liver cancer and treatment options. You can even find a physician in your area.

OncoLink: University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center

http://www.oncolink.com
Read articles and news about all types of cancers. You can also read health tips for preventing cancer and personal stories.

Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer

http://www.outlook-life.org/
Find support at this site, put out by the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center. It offers information, news, and personal stories for survivors of childhood cancer and parents of children with cancer.

See also

• Men's Health

• Women's Health

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