- CancerGuide
- Provides a comprehensive orientation to help motivated patients begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team. - Cancer.gov - Credible, current and comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
- About.com: Cancer - Presents general overview information on many of the main kinds of tumors. Includes news, doctor search, glossary and access to support hotlines.
- ACOR Support - Links-based listing by the Association of Online Cancer Resources.
- ACS: Statistics - American Cancer Society presents an array of related statistics.
- AllExperts Oncology Q&A - Comprehensive directory of cancer experts volunteering to answer both general and disease-specific questions.
- atCancer - Gives access to a MEDLINE-related search engine, as well as to reference links.
- Beat Cancer Page - The site creators indicate that they will donate funds to charity if people buy pixel spots.
- Cancer Advice UK - Advice and information about diagnosis and treatment issues. Includes leaflets, book suggestions, links and support groups.
- Cancer Chart - Quick reference listing of the most common tumor types.
- Cancer Consultants.com - Provides information on treatment and prevention for patients and professionals.
- Cancer Dictionary & Acronyms - Terminology and abbreviations presented in a searchable format.
- Cancer Forums - Online discussions on various types of tumors. Includes topics such as coping, support, clinical trials and treatment options.
- Cancer Information Services - Information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute including access to links, press releases and publications.
- Cancer Innovations - General information about the prevention and treatment of a number of tumor types.
- Cancer Leadership Council - A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.
- Cancer Lynx - An online 'zine for patients and professionals.
- Cancer Matters - Gives general information including a discussion of treatment options on a range of tumors. Provides links and a directory of resources.
- Cancer Mondial - The International Agency for Research on Cancer provides access to reports and databases on occurrence and characteristics.
- Cancer Monthly - Presents information on research results.
- Cancer Network.com - Information resource aimed at health professionals. Requires registration.
- Cancer Nutrition Center - Explores the link between tumors and nutrition. Offers dietary advice for patients.
- Cancer Options UK - Designed to help patients and families find appropriate treatment options and services. Provides access to a nurse specialist.
- Cancer Page - Information and community resources including chat rooms, message boards, physician directory and clinical trials.
- Cancer Rates and Risks - Provides international incidence and mortality rates including information about risk factors. From the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
- Cancer Resource UK - Links to sites around the world from this Manchester, England hospital.
- Cancer Site Finder.com - Offers a searchable database of tumor related websites with descriptions of each. Allows users to search by topic, feature, or quality standard.
- Cancer Story - PBS series provides details about cancer in terms the average person can understand. Features videos, transcripts, broadcast dates, episode synopsis, and resource links.
- Cancer Support Links - Provides access to information resources on a variety of tumors.
- Cancer Surveillance On-Line - Gives current statistics for Canada.
- Cancer Survivors Project - A community resource for long term survivors. Includes access to the ACOR email discussion group.
- Cancer.com - Provides treatment information, support group listings, online education, decision-making resources, physician locator services and risk assessment tools.
- CancerBACUP - Information and support from this UK organization which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.
- CancerDirect - Patient consultation service offering treatment advice, online second opinions and oncologist referral for individual disease.
- CancerEducation - Disseminates educational programming in a multimedia electronic clips format. Aimed at both a lay and professional audience.
- CancerExperts MD - Physicians located in Boston offer second opinions and personalized case reviews. Provides an online ask-a-doctor service.
- CancerFit - Details the activities of a program at the Sedona Racquet Club in Arizona. Designed to help survivors maintain good physical, emotional and spiritual fitness.
- CancerHelpOnline - Links to many related support sites.
- CancerLinks.org - Resources about the condition and treatment in a links format.
- CancerNausea.com - Presents information to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
- CancerNews.com - Articles and links pertaining to many related topics.
- CancerSource - Provides information about prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and symptom management. Offers access to news, support groups and email lists.
- CancerSupport UK - An online directory of resources.
- CancerSymptoms - Discusses common symptoms related to cancer treatment. Provides email access to a nurse for questions.
- CancerTrack - Access to related news, books and links.
- Cellscience: A-Z Cancer Directory - Links-based listing in areas such as research, hospitals, charities, funding and education.
- Chemo Care - Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers general treatment information for cancer patients.
- Chemotherapy.com - Provides educational information on therapy for cancer patients, including chemo side-effects. Sponsored by the Amgen firm.
- Conversations in Care - Explores the challenges surrounding physician and patient communications in cancer.
- DIPEx: Cancer - Includes audio and video interviews of patient experiences.
- Don't Say That Word - Provides an online forum on cancer, information, personal stories, poetry and remembrance pages. Graphics-intensive.
- eMedicine Health: What You Need to Know - Consumer health resource center providing general information on cancer prevention, symptoms and treatment.
- eMedicine Health: Cancer Symptoms - Consumer health resource center providing information on common symptoms.
- ErbituxChat - Users of this targeted therapy can share tips and experiences using Erbitux for cancer therapy.
- Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer - Non-profit directory of information sorted by disease type, country and treatment.
- HCA Cancer Guides - General information including treatment options.
- Hematology Oncology News & Issues - Headline news and articles for cancer professionals and patients.
- Imperial Cancer Research Fund - A UK charity site that offers news and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tumors.
- InteliHealth: Cancer - Medical information, articles and news covering a variety of tumors and related issues.
- Ladies Home Journal: Cancer - Links to articles about skin and breast tumors.
- Lymphomaniacs - Offers the means to keep a daily journal to those affected by cancer.
- Manage CINV - Offers patients and professionals information about chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
- MCW: Cancer Information - Topics and articles from the Medical College of Wisconsin's HealthLink resource.
- MedicineNet: Cancer - Presents information such as prevention and treatment side-effects. Also gives resources including links, articles and support groups.
- Meds.com: Cancer Glossary - Aims to provide a better understanding of words frequently used in patient care.
- Mount Zion: Hyperthermia Treatment - Provides information about this treatment and research modality for use in cancer at the University of California at San Francisco.
- Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer - Research and education in all measures of care for patients with these diseases.
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network - NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of centers that develops practice guidelines to help in making informed treatment decisions.
- Nature: Cancer Update - Service which provides access to news articles and reports about recent research activity. Registration required.
- NCCN and ACS: Cancer Treatment Options - Guidelines by the American Cancer Society and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network on early detection, staging, support, care and treatment side-effects for a number of tumors.
- NCI Center for Cancer Research - U.S. government resource which provides access to information for researchers and about collaborations. Aimed at the professional level.
- NCI: Dictionary of Cancer Terms - Glossary offered by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
- NetCancerAlert - Provides access to articles and links that are oncology related.
- Nexcura: Cancer Facts - Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler.
- On Top of Cancer - Links-based guide to Internet resource.
- OncoLink - Extensive information including news, prevention, clinical trials, conferences and psychosocial support from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
- Oncology Interactive Education Series - Commercial audio-visual educational resources for patients.
- People Living with Cancer - Patient information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Cancer - Brief summary of a technique which may be used for treatment. Includes a FAQ, message board and illustrations.
- Rare Adult & Pediatric Cancers - Provides information, support, forums, links and news.
- Rare Tumors.org - Web-based resource that presents information on a number of the less common cancers.
- Suite 101 - Articles and links about cancer treatments.
- Target Tumors - Information about targeted therapy approach in relation to a number of cancers.
- Telematics Services in Cancer - TeleSCAN offers access to resources aimed for European oncologists. Provides links, general information and an intra-site search tool for specific diseases.
- The "Y" Cancer Foundation - AOL discussion group aimed at providing information and support.
- The Cancer Blog - Web log consisting of primarily of articles and reports on tumor issues and topics.
- The Cancer Information Network - Articles and resources for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.
- The Cancer Letter - Periodical which supplies news and current information about the state of research and treatment.
- The Cancer Supportive Care Programs - Book excerpts covering such topics as psychosocial issues, support, nutrition, pain control and spirituality.
- The World Against Cancer - A conduit source consisting primarily of multi-lingual search engines.
- Tirgan: Chemotherapy Drugs - Information on about thirty commonly employed drug-agents used in the treatment of cancer.
- Topix.net: Cancer News - Headline news and content on related issues.
- Untangling the Web - Provides access to disability resources including those needed for cancer care support.
- USnews.com: Best Cancer Hospitals - Ranking by the magazine of the fifty top cancer hospitals in the United States.
- WebMD Health: Cancer - Consumer health site which includes information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for those coping with chemotherapy.
- Wikicities: Cancer - An open-publishing wiki portal for those interested in this topic. Available for viewing or editing.
- World Oncology Network - Directory of cancer specialists and hematologists.
- Yahoo Health: Cancer and Chemotherapy - Information in links and article form including basic facts, what to expect and side effects.
Media publications
- BBC News: Cancer the Facts - A guide to several types of tumors and their treatments including audio from experts, survivors' stories and news archives. (Published 2000.03.17)
XML-feeds
- About.com Cancer (RSS) - Latest articles from the Cancer GuideSite.
- Cancer/Oncology News From Medical News Today (RSS) - Press releases and news articles about research findings and treatments.
- The Cancer Blog (RSS) - Web log consisting of primarily of articles and reports on tumor issues and topics.