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Clinical Trials
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Cancer Society - Health Information Seekers 
 An excellent resource for patients, families, and cancer survivors, there are sections on cancer risk factors, prevention and early detection, statistics, and information on specific types of an extensive list of cancers (e.g., staging, clinical trials, new research advances, and medical references and resources). You can also enter a zip code for news, activities, and resources in your area. http://www.cancer.org/eprise/main/docroot/HOME/skr/skr_0?level=0 Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 23, 2005 Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention: Questions and Answers
Fact sheet about antioxidants, which are "substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer." Includes highlights from studies and clinical trials, a list of foods rich in antioxidants, and related material. A search for "antioxidants" on this site yields further articles on antioxidants. From the National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/antioxidants Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Cancer.gov: Clinical Trials
Clinical cancer trials listed by the National Cancer Institute's PDQ (Physician's Data Query) can be searched by type of cancer and trial, location, and other specifications, and limit results by of stage of the disease, treatment, phase of trial, and other fields. Information is presented for health professionals and for patients. There is also information about understanding the trials, particular cancers, and recent developments. http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Mar 20, 2007 CancerQuest
"This site was created to teach the biology of cancer. No assumptions have been made about prior knowledge of biology or cancer." Topics include cell structure, cell division, tumor biology, diagnosis and detection, treatments, clinical trials, and the role of genetics. Includes a custom dictionary. Supported by the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University. Searchable. http://cancerquest.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 23, 2005 CancerTrialsHelp.org
The mission of this organization "is to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials." The site provides information about the clinical trial process, directories of trials, a list of advocacy groups, discussion forums, and testimonials from patients who have participated in clinical trials. Also includes a glossary and links to related sites. From the Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, a network of cancer specialists. http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Dec 9, 2007 Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center: Clinical Trials
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is "an independent, nonprofit biomedical-research institution" based in Seattle. The site provides a listing of the Center's active clinical trials, as well as trials at the University of Washington and the Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center (also located in Seattle). Information on each trial includes entry criteria and a protocol outline. Includes links to related resources. http://www.fhcrc.org/patient/treatment/trials/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 7, 2006 International Myeloma Foundation
This site offers news, educational material, and support for patients, families, health care professionals, and others involved with this bone marrow cancer. The Getting Started section has a FAQ that includes information about autologous stem cell transplants; Living with Myeloma has a handbook providing basic information, several articles on specific aspects and treatments, and a categorized list of general cancer resources as well as sites specific to multiple myeloma; Research includes what's new and clinical trial information; and People Helping People lists support and online groups and has a collection of myeloma survivor stories. Some basic information is available in several languages. http://myeloma.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Oct 17, 2003 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Features information about leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers as well as treatment and clinical trials. Includes medical news; patient services; and information about the organization, including volunteer opportunities and how to find your local chapter. Searchable. http://www.leukemia.org/hm_lls Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 29, 2005 MedlinePlus
"MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 700 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials. MedlinePlus is updated daily." http://medlineplus.gov/ Topics: Cancer, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Feb 12, 2007 MedlinePlus: Male Breast Cancer
A compilation of links to information about male breast cancer. Topics include diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, research, and genetics. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/malebreastcancer.html Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, The Human Body Last updated Oct 19, 2004 Melanoma Patients' Information Page
“The Melanoma Patients' Information Page (MPIP) is a noncommercial site founded to provide support and information to melanoma patients and those who care for them." This site does a great job of selecting and organizing recent and authoritative information on melanoma. Health and medical articles, clinical trials information, prevention guidance, and various forums to allow patients to interact with other patients are provided. Tools worth noting are the prognostic and staging calculators developed to help determine what information would be most useful to patients at the different clinical stages. http://www.mpip.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 22, 2001 National Cancer Instititute
Information here is reviewed by oncology experts and is based on the results of current research. In "Cancer Information," find types of cancer, treatment, prevention, the role of genetics, and causes; screening and testing; coping with cancer; support resources; cancer literature; and PDQ (Physician Data Query), a database with the latest information about treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, care, and clinical trials. From the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute (NCI). http://www.cancer.gov/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 23, 2005 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
This site offers information on the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. Includes a directory of gynecologic oncologists and other doctors by geographic area, information about clinical trials, publications, and links to support groups and other relevant sites. http://www.ovarian.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, Women's Health Last updated Mar 2, 2004 NCI Fact Sheet: Tea and Cancer Prevention
Provides an overview of clinical trials and research to study the possible link between antioxidants (catechins) found in tea and cancer prevention. From the National Cancer Institute (NCI). http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/tea Topics: Beverages, Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 25, 2005 OncoLink
The site's mission is "to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge." Features current cancer news; descriptions of various cancers (many in Spanish) and treatment options; clinical trials; suggestions for coping with cancer; library of reviews and peer-reviewed journals; and related cancer links. Searchable. From the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. http://www.oncolink.com/ Topics: Cancer, Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated May 23, 2005 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA)
The OCNA seeks to improve the survival rate from ovarian cancer by focusing on public education, public policy, research, and communication. The site includes information on symptoms, survival rates, research activity, workplace and other issues, and clinical trials. http://www.ovariancancer.org/ Topics: Cancer, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices, Women's Health Last updated May 27, 2005 Pancreas.org
Information for patients, physicians, and scientists about pancreatic diseases. Discusses genetic testing and research, clinical trials, advocacy groups, pancreatic cancer, and acute, chronic, and hereditary pancreatitis. Includes links to related research foundations. From the head of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh. http://www.pancreas.org/ Topics: Cancer, Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated May 27, 2004 People Living With Cancer
This "patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. The site provides information on more than 85 types of cancer, clinical trials, coping, side effects, a Find an Oncologist database, message boards, patient support organizations, and more." Also includes a medical dictionary, illustrations, and links to related sites. http://www.plwc.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 10, 2006 Prostate Cancer Foundation
Founded by Michael Milken when he discovered he suffered from prostate cancer, this nonprofit is dedicated to finding a cure for this disease. Find information about the disease, with statistics, treatments, and resource links; the latest information on research; a section on living with prostate cancer, which includes survivor portraits, nutrition and exercise advice, reading recommendations, and more links. Features a clinical trials database and a database of cancer therapies. Searchable. http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Aug 19, 2004 |
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