Cancer

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General cancer online resources

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.

AllExperts Oncology Q&A - Comprehensive directory of cancer experts volunteering to answer both general and disease-specific questions.

Arlin Cancer Resource Center - Online extension of the reading room and interactive library of the Westchester Medical Center in Hawthorne, New York.

atCancer - Gives access to a MEDLINE-related search engine, as well as to reference links.

Best Practices: Cancer Prevention and Control - National Governor's Association resource designed to provide a clearinghouse of standards related to tumor care.

BetterCancerCare - Provides general information and links, as well as the My Cancer Diary communication and documentation tool.

CancerNet   - Credible, current and comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

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.

The Cancer Group - Includes overviews about treatment, terminology, statistics, links, news and a discussion forum.

Cancer Information Services - Information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute including access to links, press releases and publications.

Cancer Leadership Council - A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.

The Cancer Letter - Periodical which supplies news and current information about the state of research and treatment.

Cancer Lynx - An online 'zine for patients and professionals.

Cancer Mondial - The International Agency for Research on Cancer provides access to reports and databases on occurrence and characteristics.

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.

The Cancer Supportive Care Programs - Book excerpts covering such topics as psychosocial issues, support, nutrition, pain control and spirituality.

CancerBACUP - Information and support from this UK organization which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.

CancerCare - Topics of interest to patients and their families including treatment side-effects, pain control, nutrition and bereavement.

Cancer.com - Provides treatment information, support group listings, online education, decision-making resources, physician locator services and risk assessment tools.

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 - Physcians located in Boston offer second opinions and personalized case reviews. Provides an online ask-a-doctor service.

CancerFatigue - Discusses causes and management of this vexing and potentially quite serious symptom. Provides access to a nurse for questions.

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.

CancerGuide - A survivor provides a comprehensive orientation to help motivated patients begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team.

Cancer-Help - Gives patients general online information while working to expand access to developmental drugs.

CancerHelpOnline - Links to many related support sites.

CancerLinks.org - Resources about the condition and treatment in a links format.

Cancerlinksusa.com - Information and links for all types of tumors.

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.

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.

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting - A detailed review of this subject in pdf format aimed at the professional level.

Conversations in Care - Explores the challenges surrounding physician and patient communications in cancer.

COX-2 Inhibitors: Cancer - Information about these treatment agents which is based on an educational grant from the Pharmacia company.

DIPEx: Cancer - Includes audio and video interviews of patient experiences.

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.

Health Professionals: Cancer Resources - Links to sites around the world from this Manchester, England hospital resource.

Hematology Oncology News & Issues - Headline news and articles for cancer professionals and patients.

Hologuides: Cancer - Information about various tumors in a links format.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund - News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. A UK charity site.

Innovative Solutions in Healthcare - Provides general information and links regarding specific cancers. Lists associated physicians and institutions.

InteliHealth: Cancer - Medical information, articles and news covering a variety of tumors and related issues.

iVillage.com: Cancer - Information about the prevention and treatment of the various forms of this condition.

Ladies Home Journal: Cancer - Links to articles about skin and breast tumors.

Manage CINV - Offers patients and professionals information about chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

MCW Healthlink: Cancer - Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics resource which provides news articles and information about recent developments.

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.

Moffitt Cancer Network - MCN provides online education for patients and physicians on advances in care and research.

Nature: Cancer Update - Service which provides access to news articles and reports about recent research activity. Registration required.

NCI Center for Cancer Research - U.S. government resource which provides access to information for researchers and about collaborations. Aimed at the professional level.

NetCancerAlert - Provides access to articles and links which are oncology related.

NetHealthBook: Cancer - Symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatments of the most common cancers are described.

Nexcura: Cancer Facts - Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler.

A Notebook Guide for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients - Information for people who have just received the diagnosis. Includes links, a message board and details about the author.

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 Cancer Alliance - Organization oriented to disseminating information about these conditions.

Romanian Cancer League - Eastern European organization with aims of education, prevention, treatment, support and advocacy.

Shirley's Wellness Cafe - Promotes holistic and alternative approaches for cancer prevention and treatment.

Start Oncology.net - Evidenced-based information about many tumors presented by the Alliance Against Cancer of Italy.

Suite 101 - Articles and links about cancer treatments.

Target Tumors - Information about targeted therapy approach in relation to a number of solid tumors.

USnews.com: Best Cancer Hospitals - Ranking by the magazine of the fifty top cancer hospitals in the United States. With criteria.

WebMD Health: Cancer - Consumer health site which includes information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for those coping with chemotherapy.

The World Against Cancer - A conduit source consisting primarily of multi-lingual search engines.

World Oncology Network - World directory of cancer specialists and hematologists.

The "Y" Cancer Foundation - AOL discussion group aimed at providing information and support.

ZoeMed.com: Cancer Life Center - Presents an array of resources. Supported in partnership by the Ortho Biotech pharmaceutical firm.

Breast cancer

The Breast Cancer Mailing List   - Active e-mail based discussion group.

SusanLoveMD   - Resource for those concerned about breast cancer. Provides general information including support, FAQs, treatment options and clinical trials.

About.com: Breast Cancer - Gives access to articles, information, research, resources, chat, bulletin board and links.

ACS : Breast Cancer Facts & Figures - Information from the American Cancer Society.

ALtruis Biomedical Network - Information on breast cancer, self exams, mammography, ultrasound and treatments.

ASBS: Surgery Fellowships - A listing of U. S. institutions that offer breast surgery fellowships by The American Society of Breast Surgeons

AskMen.com - Information on male breast cancer.

Bill of Rights of Cancer Patients - From the Breast Center at Johns Hopkins University.

Breast Cancer 101 - The basics about the condition.

Breast Cancer Blog - Features news, commentary, and announcements of new resources in the field.

Breast Cancer Fight for Life Foundation - General information in a fact-sheet format.

Breast Cancer Guidance - Overview discussion of detection, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Breast Cancer News - Topix.net - News on breast cancer collected from diverse sources on the web.

Breast Cancer Online Support - A bulletin board forum for survivors to meet, ask questions and gain support.

Breast Cancer Week - Online newsletter. Subscription charge.

Breast Healthlink - Information for women who have been diagnosed with or are worried about cancer. The site founder is a physician located in Sidney, Australia.

BreastCancer.Net - News and information, updated daily.

Breastcancer.org - Guide includes information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, research and coping.

BreastCancerSource.com - Offers information for patients and caregivers including treatment options, support and a tutorial. Sponsored by the AstraZeneca company.

Cancer.gov: Breast Cancer - Features information from the National Cancer Institute about the causes, diagnosis and treatment.

EduCare Inc. - Empowering women and their families with educational material about their breast health

eMedguides - A patient guide to breast cancer.

e-Medicine Health: Breast Cancer - Overview of the conditon including causes, symptoms and treatment.

Friends in Need - Support for breast cancer survivors of all ages, tips, information, chat, message board and listserve Email discussion.

General Practice Notebook: Breast cancer - Clinically-oriented information.

HealingWell.com : Breast Cancer Resource Center - Access to related books, news, articles, a message forum and links.

Healthology: Breast Cancer - Information focusing on early stage research and treatment. Supported by AstraZeneca.

HerSource.com - Information including early detection, diagnosis, support and treatment decision resources.

Imaginis: Breast Health - Information on prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of related conditions. Sponsored by Siemens.

INFO Breast Cancer - Information on diagnosis, treatment and complications involved with treatment and surgery.

Living With It - An information and support site for women with recurrent breast cancer. This site is sponsored by Aventis.

Mamas Health: Breast Cancer - Information including causes, symptoms, stages and treatment.

MerckSource: Breast Cancer - Information about causes, risk factors, testing and prevention.

Metastatic Breast Cancer - Offers support and access to resources about advanced disease issues.

MSKCC: Breast Cancer - Overview and general information about the condition from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City.

NCCN Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines - The National Comprehensive Cancer Network offers extensive information about options in a decision-tree format.

NEJM: Breast Cancer - Collection of articles from the New England Journal of Medicine covering overview and research topics.

North Carolina Breast Cancer Directory - Includes information about hospitals, diagnosis, treatments, clinical trials and home health care.

One Pink Ribbon - Coaching, online resources and a newsletter for women with breast cancer.

OnTumor.com: Breast Cancer - Information for patients, families and caregivers.

Positive Health: Dr. Derek Pheby - Current trends and future hopes about breast cancer from this UK resource.

Principal Health News - News, special reports, interesting tools and other breast cancer resources.

Ribbons of Pink Foundation - Promotes awareness about breast cancer and provides support for young breast cancer survivors.

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - Overview details and medical results from a major annual meeting.

SciMedWeb - Molecular aspects of breast cancer including literature review, marker descriptions and news.

Spotlight Health - Chat transcript of interview with Jill Eikenberry on breast cancer.

Suite 101: Coping With Breast Cancer - An online course including physical and psychological matters. Requires registration.

Web MD: Breast Cancer - Articles on diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Colon / rectal cancer

ALtruis Biomedical Network: Colon Cancer - Addresses risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

ASCRS: Colorectal Cancer - Brief fact sheet from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Berkshire Surgical Information - Provides instruction for colonoscopy preparation and practical information for colon cancer surgery.

BUPA: Bowel Cancer - Fact sheet from this UK entity includes causes, symptoms and treatment.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Colorectal - Gives information on research, risk factors, detection, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Cancer.gov: Colon and Rectal Cancer - Resource of the U.S. National Cancer Institute addresses screening, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials.

Cancerlinks.org: Colon Cancer - Extensive listing of web sites.

CancerNews.com: Laparoscopic Surgery for Colon Cancer - Presents a discussion of the procedure.

CEA-Scan - General information on colorectal cancer with emphasis on a monoclonal antibody diagnostic test.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Colorectal Screening - The Screen for Life campaign promotes regular procedures for those 50 years and older.

The Colon Cancer Project - Conventional, experimental and alternative therapies.

Colon Cancer Screening - Article on symptoms, prevention and common terms.

Colon Polyps and Colon Cancer - Thorough discussion of polyps and tumors in lay terms.

Colorectal Cancer Week - News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Small subscription charge.

El Salvador Atlas of Gastrointestinal Video Endoscopy - Case reports of colon cancer with associated visual clips of the pathology.

eMedicine Health: Colon Cancer - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of the condition and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

General Practice Notebook: Colorectal Cancer - Clinically-oriented information.

Generations: Colorectal Cancer Registry in Hong Kong - Explains what this Asian-based entity does, and provides access to a support group and a newsletter.

Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Registry - Johns Hopkins University resource including information about research and the genetic basis of the condition.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund - UK charity offers information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer. Also gives details on fundraising.

ISOPAH Clinics Australia - Encourages the prevention, screening and early diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Jackson Gastroenterology: Colon Polyps and Cancer - Patient information about this cancer and its prevention.

Lynn's Bowel Cancer Campaign - Information and support including symptoms, diagnosis and practice guidelines by this UK initiative headed by Lynn Faulds Wood, a TV consumer advocate.

Mayo Clinic: Colorectal Cancer - Gives information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and coping strategies.

MCW Colorectal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment - Summary view from the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics.

MCW Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors and Screening - Discussion from the Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics.

Medicare.gov: Colorectal Cancer - Gives general information about the condition including links to institutional sources. Also links to related Spanish language publications.

Medicine Online: Colon Cancer Information Library - Collection of articles and information about this form of cancer.

MEDLINEplus: Colorectal Cancer - U.S. National Library of Medicine compilation which provides links to select related subjects.

NEJM: Colorectal Cancer - Article selections from the New England Journal of Medicine in related areas.

NYU: Virtual Colonoscopy - Use of an imaging technique for screening at the New York University School of Medicine.

Oncologychannel: Colon Cancer - Outline view of this condition.

OnTumor.com: Colorectal Cancer - General summary includes risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

An Overview of Colonoscopy - Discussion about this procedure.

RadiologyInfo: Colorectal Cancer - Guide to radiation therapy including treatment options, procedure description, side-effects and follow-up protocol.

Rhode Island Cancer Council: Colorectal Cancer - Fact sheet presentation on many aspects of the disease including surgery and other treatment options.

Understanding Cancer of the Large Bowel - Online booklet from the UK organization CancerBACUP addressing causes and treatments of this disease.

University of Chicago: Section of Gastroenterology - Overview of colorectal cancer aimed at both the lay and professional level.

What You Need to Know about Cancer of the Colon and Rectum - Online brochure for patients and their caregivers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Lung cancer

Lung Tumors: A Multidisciplinary Database   - A multimedia textbook from the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital.

ABC's of Lung Cancer - Information about the condition and its treatment.

Altruis Biomedical Network: Lung Cancer - Provides information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Boca Raton Community Hospital: Lung Cancer Screening - General information about helical CT scan screening, as offered by a Florida hospital.

Cancer Bulletin: Lung Cancer - Health summary which outlines causes and effects, incidence, treatment and outcomes.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Lung Cancer - Offers information about symptoms, causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

CancerIndex: Lung Cancer Resources Directory - Information and links about lung cancer: causes and prevention, molecular biology and specialist organizations.

eMedicine Health: Lung Cancer - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of these malignancies and their causes, symptoms and treatment.

Gail P. Ramos Lung Cancer Foundation - Dedicated to fighting lung cancer through research, education, and assistance programs.

Genetic Research Project on Lung Cancer - Genetic research project which is trying to recruit subjects whose family includes several members with the disease.

HealthAtoZ: Condition Forum on Lung Cancer - Provides information regarding signs and symptoms. Learn about treatment, prognosis and available resources.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund - Offers news and information about the prevention, treatment and cure of lung cancer. A UK charity site.

Louisiana Cancer and Lung Trust Fund Board - Cancer control and cardio-pulmonary diseases with statistics, screening and public health in Louisiana.

Lung Cancer Dissertation - A scholarly work by Will Roberts, Medical Student at Leicester University, UK.

Lung Cancer Guide - Quick guide to many related websites.

Lung Cancer Online - Comprehensive directory of lung cancer information and resources for patients and their families.

Lung Cancer Survivors for Change - Forum-based format offering support, activism, weekly chats, tips and help.

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Lung Cancer - Provides access to information about prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials and stories of survivors.

Mamas Health - Learn about lung cancer including the types, symptoms and causes.

Marcia Lemkin Foundation - Non-profit aimed at increasing awareness and to support lung cancer research. Sponsors the Walk to Conquer event.

Mayo Clinic: Lung Cancer - Includes a description of this disease, its symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and coping strategies.

Medicine Online: Lung Cancer Library - Provides links, a forum and information primarily from the National Cancer Institute sources.

MedicineNet: Lung Cancer - Gives information in a fact-sheet format covering several areas of interest regarding diagnosis and treatment.

Oncology for Primary Care Physicians: Lung Cancer - Prevention, early detection, diagnosis, management, and case studies of lung cancer for physicians in general practice.

RadiologyInfo: Lung Cancer - Information about radiation therapy for patients, touchng upon such subjects as treatment options, what happens during therapy and possible side effects.

Rhode Island Cancer Council: Lung Cancer - Fact sheet describing the disease, including information on detection.

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - Information about this possible complication of lung cancer.

TheCancer.Info: Lung Cancer - Gives specific and overview information in a links format touching on such topics as screening, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials.

Tobacco.org - Updated collection of news articles about tobacco use, lung cancer, research, and treatment.

Understanding Cancer of the Lung - Fact sheet presented by CancerBACUP, the UK cancer non-profit organization.

Understanding Lung Cancer - General information about the condition including causes, treatment and support. From the Cancer Council of New South Wales, Australia.

WebMD Health - Consumer health site for lung cancer.

What You Need to Know about Lung Cancer - General information on many aspects of the disease from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

Prostate cancer

ACS: Prostate Cancer - Information from the American Cancer Society.

American Prostate Alliance - Dublin, Georgia practice provides information on symptoms, the PSA test and treatment options.

CancerLinks.org: Prostate Cancer - Extensive collection of related links.

CancerLinksUSA: Prostate Cancer - General information for patients, family members and caregivers.

Early-Stage Prostate Cancer: Health Decision Guide - Mayo Clinic materials for patients, explaining the condition and treatment options, with personal stories of five men who chose different treatments.

eMedicine Health: Prostate Cancer - Consumer health resource center providing an overview including causes, symptoms and treatment.

EPCEL: The European Prostate Cancer Links - An Email discussion group and resource center designed for European patients.

Florida Prostate Cancer Network - Directory of resources including local support for patients and families. Located in Tampa, Florida.

The Hypertext Guide to Prostate Cancer - Review of the subject by a motivated patient.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund - A UK charity offers news and information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment. It also provides details on fundraising.

Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin - Offers a comprehensive source of information about the prostate.

MEDLINEplus: Prostate Cancer - U.S. National Library of Medicine source which includes links to specific related areas.

MerckSource: Prostate Cancer - Information on this condition including causes, symptoms and care.

Oncolink: Prostate Cancer - Overview information covering such areas as diagnosis, staging and treatment.

Prostate Calculator - Online calculators predict disease outcomes.

Prostate Cancer FAQ.com - Addresses related issues including early detection, diagnosis, radiotherapy, cryotherapy and treatment options.

Prostate Cancer Prevention - Summaries about alternative approaches of prevention and treatment.

Prostate Cancer Week - News source which is updated daily; small subscription fee.

The Prostate Centre - Provides information about PSA, biopsy, staging, treatment and clinical trials. Located at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, Canada.

The Prostate Forum - Subscription based newsletter oriented to alternative treatment options for prostate cancer.

Prostate Health Resources - Cancer survivor Larry Clapp presents information about alternative and traditional approaches to prostate care.

The Prostate Lab - Gives second opinion biopsy readings of prostate tissue. Located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Prostate Pointers - Links to articles and discussion lists about prostate cancer, together with information about staging and treatment options.

Prostate-cancer-info - Highlights select Internet resources.

ProstateLine - The pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca presents overview information about the disease.

PSA Rising - Prostate cancer news, information and support for survivors and families.

Radio Talk: Prostate Cancer - Audio presentation by Dr. Arnaldo Trabucco and Pauline Mayer.

UrologyChannel: Prostate Cancer - Includes such topics as risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging and treatment.

Virgil's Prostate On-line - Resources, support and information about treatment options for this cancer as presented by a survivor.

WebMD Health: Prostate Cancer - A consumer health site for the disease.

Skin Cancer

ACS: Non-melanoma Skin Cancer - The American Cancer Society presents overview knowledge of the subject.

Actinic Keratosis Society - Dedicated to providing information about the prevention and treatment of this condition and its precursor.

AfraidToAsk.com: Skin Cancer - Overview information, resources and access to a bulletin board forum.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Skin - Information about these conditons from this multi-site institution.

CancerBACKUP: Understanding Skin Cancer - Information in a booklet form by this UK organization including diagnosis, treatment and resources.

CancerIndex.org: Skin - Information and links about specific types of these malignancies.

eMedicine Health: Skin Cancer - Consumer health resource provides an overview of the conditions including causes, symptoms and treatment.

InteliHealth: Skin Cancer - Includes basic information, prevention, treatment options and an ask-the-expert section.

International Health News - Is there a link between skin cancer and use of suncreens? Discussion with references.

Introduction to Skin Cancer - General information and links. Includes the UV index for several cities.

MedicineNet: Skin Cancer - Presents general information, articles, news and links.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering: Skin Cancer - Overview of the subject from this New York City institution.

NBCCS.net: Patient Advocate - Support and information for nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome / Gorlin syndrome. Features newsletter, publications, clinical trials and links.

OncoLink: Skin Cancer - Gives general information regarding several types.

Project Links: Basal Cell Carcinoma - Review information with links to pictures, articles and clinical trials.

Project S.A.F.E.T.Y. - Educational CD-ROM about skin cancer awareness designed for fourth to ninth grade teachers through the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Safe and Sound Skin - Addresses prevention, detection and treatment issues related to skin cancer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation - Non-profit organization located in New York City.

Skin Cancer Risk Profile - Take an online test which calculates your estimated risk. From the American Academy of Dermatology.

Skin Hero - Comic character presents information about skin cancer aimed primarily for children with an emphasis on prevention.

Spotlight Health: Skin Cancer - Interview with actor Roger Moore on his experiences with skin damage and what he's learned about the causes of these conditions.

The Sun and Your Skin - Gives information on sun protection and skin cancer.

theCancer.info: Skin Cancer - Provides diagnostic and treatment information about these conditions for patients, families and caregivers.

Understanding Skin Cancer - General information about the condition including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and support. From the Cancer Council of New South Wales, Australia.

University of Maryland Medicine Skin Cancer Guide - Causes, sunscreen facts, prevention, treatments and medical center services.

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center - Program of preventive skin cancer screenings administered by physicians, complemented by educational seminars and informational literature.

Women's Cancer Information Project: Skin Cancer - Information from the European Institute of Women's Health.

Ovarian Cancer

About.com: Ovarian Cancer - Discusses risks, diagnosis and treatment.

ACOR.org: Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Forum - Discussion group in an Email format.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Ovarian - Overview information provided.

CancerLinks.org: Ovarian - Collection of related links.

CancerLinksUSA.com: Ovarian - Information overview from the National Cancer Institute.

Conversations: The International Ovarian Cancer Connection - Support, information and a newsletter.

Deb B's Information - Collection of links with an orientation to ovarian cancer.

eMedicine: Ovarian Cancer - Report discusses signs, symptoms, stages, prognosis and treatment.

eMedicine Health: Ovarian Cancer - Consumer health resource provides an overview of the condition including causes, symptoms and treatment.

Fay Bisaillon Memorial Dinner - Fundraising dinner for research and to increase public awareness about ovarian cancer. Located in Ottawa, Canada.

Free Ovarian Cancer Screening - Lexington, Kentucky program uses transvaginal ultrasound as a screening tool.

Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance - Presents information about the condition and about the activities of this non-profit organization.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund UK - Offers news and information about the risks, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research - Non-profit foundation that raises funds for cutting-edge medical research in the women's healthcare field.

Mamas Health: Ovarian Cancer - Addresses the causes, symptoms and treatments.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: Ovarian Cancer - Topics include risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials and prevention.

Med Help: Ovarian Cancer Forum - Interactive question and answer format from the Cleveland Clinic.

National Ovarian Cancer Association - Organization dedicated to fighting the condition. Located in Toronto, Canada.

National Ovarian Cancer Network - Non-profit organization involved with advocacy, awareness, support and information provision. Located in Victoria, Australia.

OncologyChannel: Ovarian Cancer - Information on anatomy, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky - Provides cancer education, support and networking.

Ovarian Cancer Alliance Canada - Provides overview information including treatment options. Located in Vancouver.

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Nevada - Non-profit organization provides support and information.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - Coalition of groups to a common purpose. Located in Washington, DC.

Ovarian Cancer Program - Project of the Australian National Breast Cancer Centre located in New South Wales.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - Charitable organization aimed at research and awareness. Includes educational materials, a hotline and fundraising products.

Pniauskas Ovarian Cancer Survey - Online questionnaire touches on issues of advocacy, clinical trials, treatments, support and awareness.

Research for Ovarian Cancer and Continued Survival - Non-profit awareness organization and online discussion community. Headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi.

South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation - Non-profit offers general information, support and a forum. Located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Cervical cancer

Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention - Committed to preventing this cancer through research and screening. Includes organization background, prevention information, and publications. [Information in English, French, and Spanish]

Cancer Group Institute: Cervical - Provides information, clinical trials and reviews for medical professionals as well as lay persons.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Cervical - Offers general information and contact details.

Cervical Cancer and Older Women - A tip sheet from the NCI addressed specifically to women who are ages 65 and older.

Cervical Cancer UK - Describes the signs, symptoms, stages and treatment of this disease.

Cervix and Pap Smear Problems - Frequently asked questions about abnormal Pap smears, cervical dysplasia and the HPV relationship to cervical cancer.

Cone Biopsy - Research on HPV, cervical dysplasia and related surgery including pictures and links.

eMedicine Health: Cervical Cancer - Consumer health resource provides an overview of causes, symptoms and treatment.

Grounds For Health - Non-profit organization that provides cervical cancer screening to women living in coffee growing communities of Mexico.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund UK - Provides news and information about the risks, diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer.

Intelihealth: Cervical Cancer and Pap Test - Answers questions about this disease including its diagnosis, causes and treatment.

Jo's Trust - Information on cervical cancer, chemotherapy, counseling and related issues, bulletin board and relevant links. Located in London, England.

Mayo Clinic: Cervical Cancer - A description of the disease, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: Cervical Cancer - Addresses areas such as current research, treatment and screening guidelines. Institutional information provided.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition - Information about the organization as well as on the Pap smear, HPV, treatment and emotional support.

National Cervical Cancer Public Education Campaign - Educates women about the link between the HPV and this disease. Includes FAQs, campaign information and press releases.

OncologyChannel: Cervical Cancer - Information about anatomy, symptoms, causes, risks, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

TheCancer.info: Cervix - Information for patients, families and care givers. Message board available.

Understanding Cancer of the Cervix - Booklet from the UK charity organization CancerBACUP, including causes, symptoms, treatments and living with the disease.

Womens Health Channel - Addresses topics related to cervical cancer including statistics.

Other types of cancer

For information on all other types of cancer, see the cancer resources in the Open Directory.

Some cancer listings from the ODP