Cancer Resources
There is a vast amount of cancer information available. The following are resources that may be helpful. While we have worked to include only credible, science-based organizations, we cannot guarantee the quality of information provided. The only exceptions are the public resources (websites ending in .gov), which have strict review standards.
In addition, there are many ".com" websites which focus on cancer and clinical trials. While some are excellent resources, others exist primarily to sell a product. Be careful!
Clinical trials information and listing
Public (government) resources
- FDA Oncology Site
- Medline Plus, National Library of Medicine
- National Cancer Institute
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
General Cancer Organizations
- American Cancer Society
- ASCO's People Living with Cancer
- Association of Cancer Online Resources
- Cancer Care, Inc.
- Cancer Guide
- Cancer Hope Network
- Cancer Survivors Network
- Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc.
- Gilda's Club
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
- National Patient Advocate Foundation
- Oncolink from the University of Pennsylvania
- The Wellness Community
Disease-specific patient advocacy groups and foundations
- Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education
- American Brain Tumor Association
- Brain Tumor Society
- Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
- Prostate Cancer Foundation
- Children's Cause, Inc.
- Colon Cancer Alliance
- Colorectal Cancer Network
- Eyes on the Prize: Gynecologic Cancer Info & Support
- International Myeloma Foundation
- International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinema Foundation (IWMF)
- Kidney Cancer Association
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Lymphoma Research Foundation
- Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
- National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
- National Brain Tumor Foundation
- National Breast Cancer Coalition
- National Cervical Cancer Coalition
- National Childhood Cancer Foundation
- National Prostate Cancer Coalition
- North American Brain Tumor Coalition
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
- Sarcoma Foundation of America
- Skin Cancer Foundation
- Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- United Ostomy Association, Inc.
- US TOO International, Inc.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Pharmaceutical Industry Organizations
In addition, most companies have information on their corporate websites about drugs in development. Look for sections labeled "research" or "pipeline."
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Watchdogs
Complementary therapies such as vitamins, nutrition supplements, massage, acupuncture, meditation and visualization are used by many during cancer treatment. However, there is often no conclusive scientific evidence on the impact of the therapy, and some therapies such as massage or mega-doses of vitamins may be harmful to patients. All non-traditional therapies should be checked and discussed with your doctor.
Miscellaneous Organizations
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Institute for Cancer Research
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology, Inc.
- Association of American Cancer Institutes
- Cancer and Careers
- Cancer Leadership Council
- Cancer Research Foundation of America
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Society of Gynecologic Oncologists