
LINKS TO WEBSITES WITH A BROAD RANGE OF CANCER INFORMATION.
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ONCOLINK
This is an informative cancer information website from the University of
Pennsylvania with a Spanish translation for key parts of the website.
National Cancer Institute: Adult Cancer Treatments
This website is one of the most informative and complete compilations of
adult cancer treatment summaries and is written with sections for both the health professional and patient.
American Cancer Society: In My Community
This organization is a leading organization catering both to
health care professionals and patients. The section of "My Community" is particularly germane for our patients who
are looking for a site devoted to resources in our community for the cancer patient.
People Living With Cancer
This website is the patient information site for the
American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
which is the leading professional cancer organization in the United States.
The
College of American Pathologists
The General Medical Links on this website are an excellent resource for both
professionals and patients who desire one place for multiple medical references.
MyBiopsy.org
Each page on this website was developed
for you by pathologists to help you learn
more about your specific disease. Because
the more you know, the more empowered you
become about your own health.
Leukemia Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society is the worlds largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services.
FAMILIAL CANCER:
GeneClinics
This is an excellent website from the University of Washington which deals with multiple genetic disease
explanations and gene test reviews.
National Cancer Institute-General Cancer Genetics Information
This is the specific section of the NCI Website which deals specifically with issues related to cancer genetics.
Myriad
Genetics
Myriad Genetics is the laboratory in Salt Lake City, Utah where all the breast cancer genetic tests are sent. Many
tests for colon cancer genetics are sent here as well. This is an excellent website particularly for patients
interested in facilities around the United States where genetic counseling is carried out.