The American Institute for Cancer Research (http://www.aicr.org/) provides information on the latest cancer research, as well as guidelines on ways to reduce risk of cancer through healthy eating and living.
The American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/) provides a variety of information for patients, family, community, and professionals.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/) offers a search engine to find information on diseases, cancers, current research, and treatments.
Oncolink (http://cancer.med.upenn.edu/) is a service provided by the University of Pennsylvania containing updates on cancer news and research.
National Institutes of Health’s (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/) is a service developed by the United States National Institutes of Health through its National Library of Medicine to provide patients, family members, and members of the public current information about clinical research studies. It includes an overview of clinical trials and how patients can become involved in them, as well as a search engine for current trials and links to other informational websites.
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups’ (http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/). This network of specialization in cancer clinical trials offers news and information on experimental cancer treatment.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (http://www.canceradvocacy.org), formed of, by, and for cancer survivors, is an advocacy group which works on behalf of all people with cancer, caregivers, and survivors by promoting cancer research, funding, and health policy.
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) (http://www.nsabp.pitt.edu) is a national clinical research group in which CCI is a member that offers clinical trials.
Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) (http://www.swog.org) is a national clinical research group in which CCI is a member that offers clinical trials.
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) (http://www.rtog.org) is a national clinical research group in which CCI is a member that offers clinical trials.
Specific Disease Links
The Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (http://www.breastcancerinfo.com/) is one of the leading advocates of breast cancer research, and provides information on research, screening, and treatment.
National Breast Cancer Coalition (http://www.natlbcc.org/bin/index.htm) is an advocacy group for breast cancer detection, treatment, and research.
National Brain Tumor Foundation (http://www.braintumor.org/) is dedicated to providing support and information on treatments and conditions to people affected by brain tumors.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (http://www.spohnc.org/) strives to create a positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring, and promoting physical and emotional health. The organization provides, among other services, telephone support, a newsletter, and survivor-to-survivor network.
The National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (http://comnet.org/nbmtlink/) provides information on the risks and benefits of bone marrow transplants and the use of stem cells.
The National Marrow Donor Program (http://www.marrow.org/) facilitates the matching of unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants for patients with life-threatening diseases who do not have matching donors in their families.
Caregiver Resources:
Taking Time (http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/takingtime) is a support system for People with Cancer and the People Who Care About Them: A National Cancer Institute Website for Caregivers.
The National Family Caregivers Association (http://www.nfcacares.org) is an organization which endeavors to minimize the differences between a caregiver's quality of life and that of conventional Americans by educating, empowering, and supporting the millions of people who care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones.
