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Research
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Cancer Society 
 This site highlights recent research, statistics, publications, and prevention. Includes survivor stories, and information about support for cancer patients and their families. Contains material available in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Searchable. http://www.cancer.org/ Topics: Cancer Last updated Oct 3, 2005 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 CancerNews: Directory
A collection of sites about breast, prostate, lung, leukemia, gynecologic, skin, and other cancers, as well as AIDS, general news, research, and support groups. From Cancer News on the Net, "dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention." http://www.cancernews.com/directory/default.asp?LinksCategoriesID=26&LinksSubCategoriesID=34 Topics: Cancer, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated May 23, 2005 Cancerpage
"Created for patients and their loved ones," this site contains cancer "news, research, and information on prevention, detection, and treatment." Includes descriptions of the different types of cancer, personal stories, a glossary, and links to related resources. Searchable. http://cancerpage.com/ Topics: Cancer Last updated Jun 8, 2005 Curetoday.com: Cancer Updates, Research and Education
Online version of the "magazine developed for individuals coping with cancer and blood disorders. [It] provides scientific information in an easy–to–understand format." News briefs and feature articles cover research, prevention and detection, treatment, recovery, advocacy, and caregiving. Also includes essays from magazine readers. Searchable by disease or condition. http://www.curetoday.com/ Topics: Cancer, Magazines, Senior Health Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
"FORCE is a nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting these cancers due to their family history and genetic status." The site contains a brochure "If Breast or Ovarian Cancer Runs in Your Family," discussion forums, and related links (topics include researching family history, lowering risk, and ferility issues). http://www.facingourrisk.org/ Topics: Cancer, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Aug 4, 2004 Foods That Fight Cancer: Cruciferous Vegetables
"Cruciferous vegetables are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale. This family of vegetables contains many components that have been linked to lower cancer risk, including glucosinolates, crambene, indole-3-carbinol and, especially, isothiocyanates." Includes a description of research projects. Search the "Recipe Corner" for recipes featuring broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables. From the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=foodsthatfightcancer_cruciferous_vegetables Topics: Cancer, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Oct 9, 2009 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 Lung Cancer Online
This site "is a gateway to lung cancer resources for ... people with lung cancer and their families. It is intended to facilitate the time consuming and often frustrating process of learning about lung cancer, treatment options and support services." The annotated links cover general lung cancer information, treatment options, tests and procedures, complications, how to find the best care (physician, hospitals) and the best support services (support groups and organizations), and Researching the Medical Literature . The author is librarian Karen Parles, whose research in this field resulted from her own battle with the disease. http://lungcanceronline.org/ Topics: Cancer, Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Jan 5, 2001 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 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 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 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 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 The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
This organization aims to "eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world." The site features educational materials and public policy information. Highlights include breast self-exam and mammogram information, articles and videos on prevention and treatment, and research reports. Some materials available in Spanish. http://www.komen.org/ Topics: Cancer, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Feb 26, 2005 |
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