Cancer Information Links
General cancer information
American Cancer Society – Cancer facts and figures, statistics, research and clinical trials, treatment options, find a doctor, find a treatment center, support.
www.cancer.orgAmerican Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – News and updates by state.
www.acscan.orgCancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle – An interactive site about cancer risk and how you can lower your risk.
http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/Center for Disease Control – A federal web site dedicated to disease prevention and control.
www.cdc.govCenter for Disease Control – en Español
www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/Healthfinder – A federal web site to aid consumers to find government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. Links to over 1,500 health-related organizations.
www.healthfinder.govKansas City Cancer Information – Cancer awareness, support, and activities for metro Kansas City area
www.kccancer.infoUniversity of Kansas Cancer Center – Information on KU Cancer Center's program including: drug discovery and development, clinical trials, and more.
http://cancer.kumc.edu/Mayo Clinic – Information, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, support and professional education.
www.mayoclinic.comMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – Information, publications, professional education, clinical trials, research, support, and community activities.
www.mskcc.orgMidwest Cancer Alliance – a network of hospitals, physician groups, cancer support and patient advocacy organizations across KS and Western MO.
www.midwestcanceralliance.orgNational Cancer Institute - Efforts to reduce and ultimately eliminate cancer health disparities
www.cancer.gov/health-disparitiesNational Cancer Institute – Information, advocacy, research, clinical trials, and information service [toll free (800)-4-CANCER]
www.cancer.govSEER, National Cancer Institute – Statistics
www.seer.cancer.govU.S. Food and Drug Administration – Facts about the safety and efficacy of foods, drugs, medical devices, biologics. Includes warnings and recalls.
www.fda.govWorld Health Organization – The directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.
www.who.int
Breast Cancer Information
American Breast Cancer Foundation
http://www.abcf.org/Breast Cancer.org – Information, chats, support.
www.breastcancer.orgBreast Cancer Awareness Month – National Site.
www.nbcam.orgImaginis – Breast cancer information, diagnosis, treatment, reconstructive surgery information
www.imaginis.comMen Against Breast Cancer – support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one.
www.menagainstbreastcancer.orgNational Breast Cancer Coalition
http://www.stopbreastcancer.org/National Breast Cancer Foundation
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation – Information, interactive videos, multimedia resources, and support
www.komen.orgWomen’s Cancer Network – Clinical trials, support, information, bookstore.
www.wcn.orgYoung Survival Coalition – Community for breast cancer survivors ages 30-39
www.youngsurvival.org
Cancer Treatment and Symptom Management Information
American College of Surgeons – Helps patients become informed decision-makers regarding surgery and treatment options. Definitions of frequently performed operations and how to find a qualified surgeon.
www.facs.orgAmerican Chronic Pain Association – Offers peer support and education for people living with chronic pain and their families.
www.theacpa.orgAmerican Pain Society -- A multidisciplinary community of scientists, clinicians, and other professionals who strive to increase awareness of pain issues through research, clinical trials, advocacy, and public policy.
www.ampainsoc.orgAmerican Pain Foundation – A not-for-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness, promote advocacy, and give support to people living with pain.
www.painfoundation.orgAssociation of Cancer Online Resources – Information, support, treatment options, and clinical trials.
www.acor.orgCancer Symptoms.org –Education and management strategies for ten common cancer treatment symptoms.
www.cancersymptoms.org
Cervical Cancer Information
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
http://www.thegcf.org/National Cancer Institute– Information on cervical cancer, available in English and Spanish.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/cervical/National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC)
http://www.nccc-online.org/Women’s Cancer Network – Clinical trials, support, information, bookstore
www.wcn.org
Colorectal Cancer Information
Colon Cancer Alliance – A national patient advocacy organization providing support and information.
www.ccalliance.orgColorectal Cancer Coalition – Prevention and screening, diagnosis, treatment, drugs, clinical trials, support and resources.
www.fightcolorectalcancer.orgColorectal Cancer Network (CCNetwork)
http://www.colorectal-cancer.net/National Cancer Institute – booklet on cancer of the colon and rectum.
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/colon-and-rectal/
Leukemia Information
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Facts, discussion board, support, treatment, clinical trials, call center, on-line chat.
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Lung Cancer Information
American Lung Association – Interactive decision support tools, tobacco cessation information, support message board.
www.lungusa.orgLung Cancer Alliance
http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/Tobacco Free Kansas – Cessation, information and support. Toll-free Quitline (866) KAN-STOP.
www.tobaccofreekansas.org
Palliative Care and End-of-life Information
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – End of life care information.
www.nhpco.orgLife Project – Living initiatives for end of life care.
www.lifeproject.org
Pediatric Cancer Information
National Childhood Cancer Foundation – Support, assistance and research.
www.curesearch.org
Prostate Cancer Information
American Urological Association Foundation – Information and diagrams, find a urologist, screening, and treatment options.
www.auafoundation.orgMalecare – Prostate cancer information, diagrams, treatment options, and support.
www.malecare.comNational Prostate Cancer Coalition – Awareness, outreach, and advocacy.
www.fightprostatecancer.orgProstate Cancer Foundation
http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/Prostate Cancer Research Institute – News, information, clinical trials and helpline.
www.prostate-cancer.orgProstate Information
http://www.prostateinfo.com/
Research and Clinical Trials Information
American Association for Cancer Research – Research, support, Information.
www.aacr.orgCancer Research and Prevention Foundation – Clinical trials, therapy options, cancer glossary.
www.preventcancer.orgFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center – Clinical trials, disease research.
www.fhcrc.orgNational Research Center for Women and Families – Information.
www.center4research.orgNative American Cancer Research – Information, advocacy, and survivors network
www.natamcancer.orgWomen’s Cancer Network – Clinical trials, support, information, bookstore.
www.wcn.org
Skin Cancer Information
American Academy of Dermatology – Dictionary, information, treatments, publications and pamphlets, find a dermatologist.
www.aad.orgSkin Cancer Guide – In depth information, photos, and videos
www.skincancerguide.caDermatology Channel – Skin disease and cancer information.
www.dermatologychannel.netMelanoma Center – Information, resources, understanding staging and treatment, symptom management, and support
www.melanomacenter.orgMelanoma Patients’ Information Page – Information, staging, chat and news.
www.mpip.orgMelanoma Research Foundation – The largest private national organization dedicated to melanoma education, research, and advocacy.
www.melanoma.orgSkin Cancer Foundation – Information, news and community awareness activities.
www.skincancer.orgSunwise EPA – Skin cancer information, uv index by zip code, and projects for kids.
www.epa.gov/sunwise
Cancer Survivors Support Information
American Cancer Society’s Cancer Survivors Network
www.acscsn.orgAssociation of Cancer Online Resources –Support, treatment options, clinical trials and information.
www.acor.orgCancer Care – Cancer patient information, chats, counseling, education, financial assistance.
www.cancercare.orgKansas University Transportation Provider Directory – List of transportation services by county in Kansas.
http://www.kutc.ku.edu/cgiwrap/kutc/RTAP_transit.phpLance Armstrong Foundation –Support for cancer survivors and family.
www.livestrong.orgNational Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacynow.orgNative American Cancer Research
www.natamcancer.orgOn Top of Cancer .org – Chat rooms, patient-survivor match, sites with financial assistance.
www.ontopofcancer.orgPatient Advocate Foundation - Access to insurance, treatment, activism, and scholarships for survivors
www.patientadvocate.orgThe Patient/Partner Project – Online coping course, free private emailed progress reports to family and friends, and a caregiver forum.
www.thepatientpartnerproject.orgSisters Network Inc. – A national African-American breast cancer survivorship organization.
www.sistersnetworkinc.orgSurvivor Alert – A site dedicated to healthy survivorship for teens and young adults.
www.survivoralert.orgThe Wellness Community – Cancer support, education and hope.
www.thewellnesscommunity.orgWomen’s Cancer Network – Clinical trials, support, information, bookstore.
www.wcn.orgYoung Survival Coalition – Community for breast cancer survivors ages 30-39.
www.youngsurvival.org