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The American Cancer Society provides the A-Z on cancer. It might also be helpful to find an ACS in your area.
The motto of this site is "Tools to Help You Help." Also there's a terrific section on pain management. The site requires you to log in, but it’s no big deal. Just provide your email, name, zip code and set up a password.
This site is run by the National Cancer Institute, a part of the National Institutes of Health, the government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
CancerCare provides free support services to anyone affected by cancer: counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical ideas. Download any of its many helpful brochures.
We recommend this handy booklet, downloadable from CancerCare. It's a thorough and easy-to-read reference.
Best Hospitals For Cancer
US News & World Report is well-respected for its “best hospital” surveys. Here we have listed just the top 10 hospitals ranked for Cancer. For full list and ratings, visit the US News & World Report website.
You might also find it helpful to check out the following directories for listings of hospitals associated with these cancer agencies:
- University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Rochester, MN
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
- University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Unveristiy of California, San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
- Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA
You might also find it helpful to check out the following directories for listings of hospitals associated with these cancer agencies:
Upon entering any medical facility, make sure the information on your parent’s ID bracelet is correct. Then, whenever medication is being dispensed, be sure the nurse checks that same bracelet.
"Health Guide: Cancer," The New York Times
"Alcohol May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence," by Tiffany O'Callaghan, Time Magazine
"Alcohol May Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence," by Tiffany O'Callaghan, Time Magazine
