Internet Health Links - Resources On The Web

The following web sites have been selected because they offer extensive information in full-text or specific resources for the online visitor. Use what you learn here to enhance your decision making in partnership with your medical team. We will be regularly adding new resources to this feature; for quick retireval, you may want to bookmark this page.

General Health
Cancer
Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Breast Cancer
Children's Cancer
Colon Cancer
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Leukemia, Lymphomas, Myeloma
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Cancer Genetics
Melanoma And Skin Cancers
Ovarian Cancer
Legislative And Cancer Health Policy

General Health Resources

Healthfinder Search

A consumer health education database: links to 96 journals, a medical dictionary, research databases and organizations, Spanish language resources, consumer level text.

The Internet Drug Index

Drug information for professionals. Patient information in easy-to-read summaries available on traditional pharmaceuticals and alternative medicines.

Martindale's Health Science Guide: "Virtual" Pharmacy Center

Drug-related databases and medical dictionaries and glossaries in six different languages. Many links to pharmacy-related and online journal sites. International services guide.

Medical and Scientific News Resources

A multi-link page to wire, electronic, television, and alerting news services.

New York Online Access to Health [NOAH]

Full-text health information in English and Spanish. Health topics and resource link to hospitals, hospice, HMOs, patient rights, support groups in New York.

WebDoctor

Internet navigator for physicians. Index of peer-reviewed Internet medical resources and direct text on disease information categorized by specialty or disease, including cancers.

Cancer Resources

American Cancer Society

National and regional programs in research, prevention, detection, patient and survivor services. Glossary of cancer terms. Links to organizations for specific cancers, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, journals, and hospital directories at "web resources".

American Institute for Cancer Research

Emphasis on diet, nutrition, and cancer prevention. Access recipes and diet plans for prevention and for those with cancer. Reports on research, text of newsletter columns, and links to other nutrition sites.

American Pain Foundation

An information resource and patient advocacy organization serving people with pain. Provides practical information for cancer patients on types of pain, managing pain, choosing the right medicine, side effects, non-drug treatments and more. Also offers answers to common questions and concerns, as well as guidelines for evaluating and communicating your pain to doctors and nurses.

Association of Cancer Online Resources

Archived information from oncology-related mailing lists and electronic support groups. Created for communication among and between healthcare professionals, research scientists, and cancer patients and caregivers.

American Society of Clinical Oncology

ASCO online brings peer-reviewed cancer information to the public. Attend "Virtual Meeting" of 1999 Conference lectures and exhibits. In "People Living With Cancer" access to full text of patient guides for breast and lung cancers and updated patient information news, access to professional publications..

Cancer Care, Inc.

Comprehensive services for professionals, patients, and general public. Texts online, free publications, register for free teleconferences or hear past conferences on your computer.

Centerwatch

Lists clinical trials including a summary of the research and contact information.

Leukemia Society of America

Full text on leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. Updates on legislative issues, patient services (financial, support groups, back-to-school), and local chapter search.

National Cancer Institute

Links to NCI cancer trials, patient, research, and professional information services. Specific cancer information summaries

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

A site for cancer survivors and their caretakers. All information provided in English and Spanish. Order form for free Cancer Survival Toolbox audio program, information and contacts to survivorship programs including Minority Cancer Survivorship Programs, linkage to cancer resources, and online store offering books and pamphlets on cancer survivorship.

Oncolink

University of Pennsylvania's comprehensive online resource for patients, professionals, and general public. Text on individual cancers and related issues such as chemotherapy education materials for patients, supportive care, and financial issues for patients. Descriptions of oncology-related mailing lists and newsgroups, cancer trial information, and links to other online reference sources.

Oncology Smart Search

Janssen Pharmaceutica's online, user-friendly direct search in MEDLINE oncology literature and MEDSCAPE oncology literature in full-text, news, and patient information categories.

Blood and Marrow Transplatation

Blood and Marrow Transplant Newsletter

Donor and recipient resources, newsletter articles in full-text, support services, patient-survivor support system, and "Help with Insurance Difficulties" direct referral service.

Breast Cancer Resources

Interactive Site on Breast Cancer Awareness

Developed by the Dept. of Defense for its Breast Cancer Initiative, an on-line patient decision support system using the text of "Breast Health...Your Decision" and demonstration videos on self-breast exams, mammography, treatments, and reconstruction to view or save to disc. Audio recordings by women, information about resources, support groups, breast forms, and clothing. Teaching aids for health care providers.

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations

Timely, updated news on breast cancer issues. Online calendar on workshops, conferences, and events nationwide. E-mail reminder service for your exams, alliance partnership information and links.

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

Peer support programs and information text enhanced by 24-hour hotline. Information, links, and services in Spanish available. Advocacy initiatives in breast health policy and research.

Children's Cancer Resources

National Childhood Cancer Foundation

Site gives facts on cancer in children and latest information on research, current events, advocacy, and stories about patients and their families. Links to support activities for children and teens at "Kids Konnection."

Never-Ending Squirrel Tale

Serves parents of children with cancer. Practical tips, individual stories, glossary, advisory and news articles, specialized links.

Shoulders

Cartoon characters lead children through the emotional upheavals of their severe illness or of others in their families. A resource for parental/child interaction. Sponsored by Johns Hopkins Health Information site "Intelihealth."

Colon Cancer Resources

Colon Cancer Information Center, Medicine OnLine

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports basic and applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners and the public.

Leukemia, Lymphomas, Myeloma Resources

Cure for Lymphoma Foundation

Information on patient programs and services: family forums, teleconferences, support groups and networking groups, patient aid.

International Myeloma Foundation

Patient handbook excerpts (also in Spanish), online support groups, and support group meetings contacts (local site: Tarrytown for tri-state area).

Leukemia Society of America

Full text on leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. Updates on legislative issues, patient services (financial, support groups, back-to-school), and local chapter search.

Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, Inc.

Patient education materials on-line, research updates, contacts for support networks, message boards for on-line interaction, list of recommended readings with on-line ordering.

Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute Leukemia Service

Patient information and updates on research studies and cancer trials locally and nationwide.

Lung Cancer Resources

Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education

 

Lung Cancer Information Center, Medicine OnLine

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Patient Information Center

An educational service of Hoechst Marion Roussel Pharmaceutical USA. Offers free video program, prostate cancer survivor profiles form "ABC's of Prostate Cancer." section on the women partners of patients, and links to personal support groups such as in "Affirming the Darkness," "The Circle," and "Women's Suffrage for Prostate Cancer Awareness." Also, news links and screening guidelines.

Prostate Cancer Program, University of Michigan

Clearly presented sections on treatment options, educational resources, prostate cancer genetics project, staging information, and full-text of journal articles.

Prostate Cancer Research and Education Foundation

Site developed by physicians to disseminate information and understanding of the cancer, treatment choices, and support to patients. Sections on "making treatment choices", forums among professionals, multigraph service to plot PSA histories, keyword searches, information links to news, research and trials, and financial assistance.

Cancer Genetics

Ask NOAH About: Cancer Genetics

Text on basic genetics and cancer genetics. Subtopics on cancer genes, gene testing and counseling, gene therapy, and population groups at risk. Links to more sources for information.

Mid-Atlantic Cancer Genetics Network

The MACGN is funded by the National Cancer Institute. This site provided research updates, full-text information for the comsumer on cancer genetics with special focus on breast/ovarian, colorectal, and prostate cancers, and an on-line referral service in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Melanoma And Skin Cancers

American Academy of Dermatology

Skin cancer fact sheets on melanomas and skin cancers, instructions for patient self-examination, skin cancer risk profile, pamphlets, and press releases.

CDC National Skin Cancer Prevention Education Program

Information on ultraviolet rays, skin cancer protection, prevention guidelines; order form for skin cancer publications.

Ovarian Cancer Resources

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Wide variety of full-text on ovarian cancer, working with the medical team, personal and family issues, treatments, "mind2body."

Legislative and Cancer Health Policy

Food and Drug Administration

Home page for FDA. Search specific topics to find federal regulation and consumer publications on cancer issues: toxicology reports, new medical devices and drugs, children and tobacco, field operations, "freedom of information" guidelines.

New York State Dept. of Health Cancer Information for Consumers

Cancer services provided by the NYS Dept. Of Health. Links to regional mammography facilities and mobile units, cancer registry, and the Long Island Breast Cancer Study.

State Cancer Legislative Database Program

Database of cancer-related legislation organized by state. Resource for research and analysis of cancer-related health policy. Cancer control science and public health are monitored.

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