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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.
Finding A Cancer Clinical Trial
The National Cancer Institute’s website has a pretty solid clinical trial page with the following sections: Find a Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial Results, Educational Materials About Clinical Trials, Noteworthy Clinical Trials, and Conducting Clinical Trials.
The Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials. Its site answers any possible question you may have regarding clinical trials.
The American Cancer Society Clinical Trials Matching Service is a free, confidential program that helps patients, their families and health care workers find clinical trials most appropriate to a patient's medical and personal situation. Or call one of the specialists at 800-303-5691.
The Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life and survival of cancer patients by increasing participation in cancer clinical trials. Its site answers any possible question you may have regarding clinical trials.
The American Cancer Society Clinical Trials Matching Service is a free, confidential program that helps patients, their families and health care workers find clinical trials most appropriate to a patient's medical and personal situation. Or call one of the specialists at 800-303-5691.
According to How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman, doctors listen to patients, on average, for only 18 seconds before interrupting them, which leads to a 15-20% misdiagnosis rate. It's a good idea, then, to be prepared for doctor's visits by making a list of questions and concerns.
"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
