HAM-TMC Library
Websites
The following websites cover a variety of medical, scientific, reference, and educational topics. Browse the alphabetical list or search for terms that appear in the website descriptions.Browse
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CANCER Websites
The Library has 299 websites and
9 results for the descriptor "cancer".
- 1. About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products
- Provider:Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centers
- Keywords: alternative medicine , botanical , cancer , herbs
- Description: "This information resource, presented by our Integrative Medicine Service, provides evidence-based information about herbs, botanicals, supplements, and more... This site provides objective information for oncologists and healthcare professionals, including a clinical summary for each agent and details about constituents, adverse effects, interactions, and potential benefits or problems."
- 2. American Association for Cancer Research- Survivors and Advocates Page
- Provider:American Association for Cancer Research
- Keywords: advocacy , cancer , consumer health , portal , research , organizations, societies , family , patient education
- Description: This section of AACR's website presents "...an extensive list of cancer support and advocacy organizations, government and research institutions, and useful websites. Find organized lists of groups dedicated to specific types of cancer."
- 3. American Indian Health
- Provider:National Library of Medicine/National Institute of Health
- Keywords: alcoholism , alternative medicine , cancer , consumer health , culture , general health , mental health , Native American , NLM , portal , U.S. Government , environmental , NIH
- Description: This website is designed as an "information portal to issues affecting the health and well-being of American Indians." The website provides links to information on health topics, statistical information and health programs and services for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Also includes links to tribal government websites and information on traditions and practices of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
- 4. Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology
- Provider:Jean-Loup Huret, Universite' de Poitiers
- Keywords: cancer , clinical , data , genetics , oncology , research , scientist , collaborative
- Description: A contributory website- part database, part journal, according to the editors- meant for the use of clinicians and researchers in cytogenetics, molecular biology, oncology, hematology and pathology. Includes a portal to relevant websites and databases, a listing of scientific meetings and societies, and a section of university-level educational resources. Use of the contributors' original content is governed by terms of a Creative Commons license.
- 5. cancer.gov
- Provider:National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Keywords: cancer , clinical trials , consumer health , research , U.S. Government , news , patient education
- Description: This comprehensive website from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) links the user to detailed information on cancer types, clinical trials, cancer statistics, and funding and research. An agency of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, NCI conducts and supports cancer research as well as providing in-depth information on all aspects of these diseases to the public, including rehabilitation and ongoing care. NCI has launched several programs like the pilot Community Cancer Centers Program with the purpose of bringing improved care to more Americans and promoting international collaboration and cooperation among practitioners and researchers.
- 6. CancerBackup.org
- Provider:Macmillan.org (UK)
- Keywords: cancer , consumer health , drugs , education , healthcare professional , patient education
- Description: This British cancer website provides information for patients, caregivers and physicians on all aspects of cancer: types, treatments, coping with treatment side effects, pain, etc. Visitors may also communicate about their questions with oncology nurses. Free publications written by expert healthcare providers are available to order in print or to download, and a forum/chat website called "What Now?" is also featured, in which patients share their experiences and provide support to each other.
- 7. National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
- Provider:National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
- Keywords: advocacy , cancer , consumer health
- Description: The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. NCCS believes in evidence-based advocacy for systemic changes at the federal level in how the nation researches, regulates, finances, and delivers quality cancer care. NCCS organizes Cancer Advocacy Now!™, a legislative advocacy network that engages constituents across the country in federal cancer-related issues. Patient education is also a priority of NCCS.
- 8. NIHSeniorHealth
- Provider:National Institute on Aging/National Library of Medicine
- Keywords: aging , alternative medicine , Alzheimer , cancer , clinical trials , consumer health , drugs , general health , geriatrics , mental health , NLM , NIH
- Description: "NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information." Because this site was developed jointly by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM), it differs somewhat from the information in the "Seniors Health" section of the NIH website. NIHSeniorHealth has three special features which make it especially user-friendly: a variable text size option, contrast on/off option, and an auditory version.
- 9. NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service: Resources by Language
- Provider:New South Wales (Australia) Department of Health
- Keywords: alcoholism , cancer , consumer health , drugs , general health , mental health , multicultural , nutrition , multilingual
- Description: "NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service (Multicultural Communication) provides information and services to assist health professionals to communicate with non English speaking communities." The website links to more than 450 publications on health in more than 60 languages. Some resources produced by other services are also posted on this website and there are links to related websites.
