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Cancer


American Cancer Society
Provides information on types of cancer, cancer statistics, cancer facts and figures and items in the news. There is also a directory of local chapters.
BreastCancer.Net
Contains news stories, links to articles, a directory of support groups and treatment centers, and links to breast cancer-related web sites.
Cancer Consultants
This well organized site has information for the newly diagnosed cancer patient, information on treatment options, finding clinical trials, cancer news, and many other relevant topics.
Cancer News on the Net
The stated goal of this web site is "bringing patients and their families the latest information on cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention."
Clinical Trials - New Jersey Cancer Trial Connect
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey has put together this very useful site specifically to help people in NJ find clinical trials in the state that could benefit them. In addition to clinical trial information, this site has links to other cancer care organizations as well as general information about cancer treatments and coping with cancer.
Medicine OnLine
Provides cancer information, discussion groups, a cancer glossary, dosage calculator, news, MEDLINE searching using PubMed and links to cancer resources on the web.
MedlinePlus - Cancers
Alphabetical listing of cancers and cancer therapies produced by the National Library of Medicine.
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center
This organization provides information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma, jobsite exposure to asbestos, and legal issues. There are also links to cancer centers throughout the United States, clinical trials, and physicians who are noted for treating mesothelioma. Visitors to the site can also send away for a free information packet.
National Cancer Institute
Includes information on cancer topics for patients and their families, the general public and health educators. Also provides information on clinical trials and new research.
New Jersey Office of Cancer Control and Prevention
Find cancer resources by N.J. county, as well as information on different types of cancers, cancer screening, and statistics, from the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services.
New Jersey Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, 2008-2012
Report to the Governor from the Task Force on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment in New Jersey. Information in this report includes burden of cancer in New Jersey, site specific cancers, and the future of cancer control and prevention.
NOAH: Cancer
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) seeks to provide high quality, full text health information for consumers.
OncoLink
An oncology information resource of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. Provides information on types of cancer, treatments, and coping. Also has a survivorship care plan module and resources for nurses.
 
   
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Updated: September 8, 2009  
   
   
   
   
   
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