Cancer

National Cancer Institute: Patients, Public & Mass Media
The National Cancer Institute's website for patients, the public, and the mass media provides news and information regarding the Institute's vast programs and resources. It provides updates on new research and educational programs. It provides an opportunity for persons with cancer to gain support from those who care. In addition, it presents the public and mass media with information on cancer topics, as well as a variety of resources.

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
"The American Association for Cancer Research, a scientific society of over 13,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world". Access to journals, membership, annual meetings, and giving opportunities are only a few of the links available through this site.

American Cancer Society: Breast Cancer Network
The Breast Cancer Network is affiliated with the American Cancer Society. This website provides the facts and figures of breast cancer. It provides a resource for questions regarding breast cancer and programs dedicated to helping those diagnosed with this illness. In addition, there are stories of survivorship to help promote hope and alleviate fears to those battling breast cancer.

Breast & Ovarian Cancer
The Breast and Ovarian Cancer web site is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital, Radiation Oncology. It supplies current information regarding advances in breast cancer, various treatment options for individuals with breast or ovarian cancer, and maintains cosmetic integrity for women with breast cancer.

Leukemia - Lymphoma Society of America
"The Leukemia Society of America is the world's largest, private organization concerned solely with finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families." Throughout this site, information regarding leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma can be found. In addition, options to link to educational materials/publications, patient services, research, human resources, and how to help are made available.

Leukemia
The Leukemia web site is derived from The National Cancer Institute. Treatment information, supportive care, and clinical trial information are topics discussed at this site. Furthermore, materials containing ethnic groups: SEER information, fact sheets, publications, CancerNet and CANCERLIT topic searches are also available.

National Cancer Institute: Information for the General Public
This web site was designed for patients, the public, and the mass media. Valuable information regarding new cancer research, prevention, early detection, genetic testing, communication programs, special events, and educational resources can all be found through this site.

OncoLink: A University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
Oncolink: University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center homepage provides an opportunity for patients, families, health care professionals, and the general public to access cancer related information. Oncolink provides "comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances".