The American Institute for Cancer Research (http://www.aicr.org/) provides information on
the latest cancer research, as well as guidelines on ways to reduce risk of cancer through
healthy eating and living.
The American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/) provides a variety of information for
patients, family, community, and professionals.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/) offers a search engine to find
information on diseases, cancers, current research, and treatments.
Oncolink (http://cancer.med.upenn.edu/) is a service provided by the University of
Pennsylvania containing updates on cancer news and research.
National Institutes of Health’s (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/) is a service developed by the
United States National Institutes of Health through its National Library of Medicine to
provide patients, family members, and members of the public current information about clinical
research studies. It includes an overview of clinical trials and how patients can become
involved in them, as well as a search engine for current trials and links to other
informational websites.
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups’ (http://www.cancertrialshelp.org/). This
network of specialization in cancer clinical trials offers news and information on
experimental cancer treatment.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (http://www.canceradvocacy.org), formed of, by, and
for cancer survivors, is an advocacy group which works on behalf of all people with cancer,
caregivers, and survivors by promoting cancer research, funding, and health policy.
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) (http://www.nsabp.pitt.edu) is a
national clinical research group in which CCI is a member that offers clinical trials.
Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) (http://www.swog.org) is a national clinical research group in
which CCI is a member that offers clinical trials.
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) (http://www.rtog.org) is a national clinical research
group in which CCI is a member that offers clinical trials.
Specific Disease Links
The Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (http://www.breastcancerinfo.com/) is one of the
leading advocates of breast cancer research, and provides information on research, screening,
and treatment.
National Breast Cancer Coalition (http://www.natlbcc.org/bin/index.htm) is an advocacy group
for breast cancer detection, treatment, and research.
National Brain Tumor Foundation (http://www.braintumor.org/) is dedicated to providing support
and information on treatments and conditions to people affected by brain tumors.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (http://www.spohnc.org/) strives to
create a positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving,
restoring, and promoting physical and emotional health. The organization provides, among other
services, telephone support, a newsletter, and survivor-to-survivor network.
The National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (http://comnet.org/nbmtlink/) provides information on
the risks and benefits of bone marrow transplants and the use of stem cells.
The National Marrow Donor Program (http://www.marrow.org/) facilitates the matching of
unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants for patients with life-threatening diseases
who do not have matching donors in their families.
Caregiver Resources:
Taking Time (http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/takingtime)
is a support system for People with Cancer and the People Who Care About
Them: A National Cancer Institute Website for Caregivers.
The National Family Caregivers Association (http://www.nfcacares.org)
is an organization which endeavors to minimize the
differences between a caregiver's quality of life and that of conventional Americans by
educating, empowering, and supporting the millions of people who care for chronically ill,
aging, or disabled loved ones.
