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American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Information for patients, family and friends about cancer, treatment options, treatment decision tools, clinical trials and coping. Also included is information for survivors, health information seekers and professionals.
American Institute for Cancer Research
www.aicr.org
AICR is the cancer charity that supports research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results.
Association of Cancer Online Resources
www.acor.org
ACOR contains a variety of free online resources, providing information in a supportive environment; free for everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
Cancer Care Incorporated
www.cancercare.org
Cancer Care is a non profit organization that provides free professional support services which include counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help to anyone affected by cancer. Services are provided by trained oncology social workers.
Cancer.com
www.cancer.com
Cancer.com is a listing of web sites for people who have been touched by cancer.
Cancer Consultants
www.cancerconsultants.com
Cancer Consultants provides cancer information on the treatment and prevention of cancer for patients and professionals.
Cancer Guide
www.cancerguide.org
Cancer Guide will help you learn how to find answers to your questions and to help you learn what questions to ask.
Cancer Hope Network
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancer Hope Network is a non profit organization that provides free and confidential, one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. Trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience provide support to cancer patients and their family members.
Cancer Information Counseling Line (CICL)
www.amc.org
AMC Cancer Research Center (CICL) is a national toll-free telephone information line designed to help people with cancer and their families. The toll-free number is 800-525-3777.
Cancer Information Service (CIS)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/
The Cancer Information Service is a free national information and education network offered by the National Cancer Institute, the nation’s primary agency for cancer research.
Cancer Legal Resource Center
www.wlcdr.org
The mission of the Cancer Legal Resource Center is to promote the rights of people with disabilities and the public interest in and awareness of those rights by providing legal and related services.
CancerLinks
www.cancerlinks.org
CancerLinks is specially designed to make searching the Internet for information about cancer faster and easier.
Cancer Supportive Care
www.cancersupportivecare.com
CSC is a web site with listings of sites for educational information to complement surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy.
Cancer Survivors Network
www.acscsn.org
The CSN web site contains stories, discussions and expressions of caring from people whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Cancer Survivor Toolbox
www.cancersurvivaltoolbox.org
The Cancer Survival Toolbox is a free, self-learning audio program to help people develop skills to better meet and understand the challenges of cancer and cancer treatments.
CancerVive
www.cancervive.org
This web site contains support groups, educational materials, insurance information, assistance, and advocacy. It is dedicated to providing support, public education, and advocacy to those who have experienced cancer.
Cancer Symptoms
www.cancersymptoms.org
This web site is designed for patients and caregivers to provide information on learning about and managing each of seven common cancer treatment symptoms: fatigue, anorexia, pain, depression, neutropenia, cognitive dysfunction and dyspnea.
Caregiver.com
www.caregiver911.com
This web site offers access to Caregiver Magazine and their newsletter.
Chemocare.com
www.chemocare.com
This web site was designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Soceity
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
This web site offers support and information for patients living with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and myeloma. Also included is information for survivors, health information seekers and professionals.
Living with Cancer
www.livingwithit.org
This web site offers online support for patients living with breast or lung cancer.
Live Strong
www.livestrong.org
This web site offers you valuable information that helps you live strong through the physical, emotional and practical challenges of surviving cancer.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
www.mdanderson.org
The MD Anderson web site offers information to cancer patients about cancer, cancer treatments, cancer prevention, support services, as well as information for cancer care professionals.
Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com
The Mayo Clinic web site provides tools to help cancer patients and others live healthier lives.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
www.mskcc.org
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center provides comprehensive support services and other resources for people facing cancer and cancer survivorship.
NCCS Resource Guide
www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/guide
This web site offers helpful links by cancer type and treatment.
National Association for Home Care
www.nahc.org
This web site offers general information about home care and hospice.
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute is a comprehensive web site about cancer prevention, definitions, clinical trials, information on treatment options and genetics.
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacy.org
This advocacy organization works on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
www.nccn.com
Guidelines developed by NCCN and the American Cancer Society that offer cancer patients and their families reliable information to help them work with their physicians to make well-informed and suitable decisions about their care.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
www.nhpco.org
This web site offers valuable information on hospice and palliative care for improved end of life care.
Oncolink
www.oncolink.upenn.edu
This web site contains information from the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Penssylvania on types of cancer, cancer treatment information, coping with cancer, cancer clinical trials and cancer resource news.
Patient Advocate Foundation
www.patientadvocate.org
The Patient Advocate Foundation is a non profit organization that serves as a liaison between patients and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job, and/or debt crisis matters that pertain to diagnoisis. These services are provided through case managers, doctors and attorneys.
Patient Centered Guides
www.patientcenters.com
Patient Centered Guides are a mix of medical, practical and emotional information, grounded in Western medicine, told by people who have been there.
People Living with Cancer
www.plwc.org or www.oncology.com
People Living with Cancer is a patient information web site with information on types of cancer, coping, side effects, patient support groups and more. This web site is sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Planet Cancer
www.planetcancer.com
Planet Cancer is a web site for young adults with cancer. It is designed for sharing insights, acquiring information, and expressing fears and humor.
R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.
www.blochcancer.org
The R. A. Bloch Cancer Foundation helps cancer patients who are going through the cancer experience successfully conquer their disease.
Web MD
www.webmd.com
In addition to general health and wellness news and information, the WebMD web site offers cancer information, including symptoms, diagnosis, staging and treatments for 16 of the most common types of cancer.
The Wellness Community
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
The Virtual Wellness Community services include: online support groups, a resource library, a kitchen and nutrition center and a mind/body room.