Cancer Web Sites
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Cancer Society
- Association of American Cancer Institutes
- Baylor College of Medicine Hematology-Oncology Section
- Cancer Care
- CaP CURE, Association for the Cure of Cancer of the Prostate
- Friends of Cancer Research
- National Cancer Institute
- NCI Office of HIV and AIDS Malignancy
- National Institutes of Health
- National Hispanic/Latino Cancer Network
- Intercultural Cancer Council
Texas Cancer Links
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Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
- American Cancer Society Texas Cancer Facts and Figures 2002-2003
- Cancer Gateway of Texas
- Cancer Nutrition Network for Texans
- Cancer Registry of Texas
- Cancer Teaching and Curriculum Enhancement in Undergraduate Medicine
CATCHUM - Consortium of All 8 Medical Schools in the State of Texas - Center for Health Statistics
- Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
- Comprehensive Cancer Control in Texas
1998-2002 - Final Report - Dental Oncology Education Program
- Lance Armstrong Foundation
- Nurse Oncology Educaton Program of the Texas Nurses Associaton/Foundation
- Physician Oncology Education Program of the Texas Medical Association
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hematology-Oncology Section
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- Prostate Cancer in Texas
- Texas Cancer Council
- Texas Cancer Information
- Texas Cancer Genetics Consortium
- Texas Cancer Pain Initiative
General Cancer Resources for Patients
American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)
- Cancer information for patients, family, friends, and survivors
- Facts and figures, treatment descison tools, clinical trials, personal stories
Cancer Care (www.cancercare.org)
- Professional support services for anyone affected by cancer
- Counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help provided free of charge by trained oncology social workers
Cancer Gateway (www.cancergateway.org)
- Internet portal to cancer-related information, resources, and publications
- Links organized by cancer topic and cancer type
Cancer Nutrition Network for Texans (www.utmb.edu/nsights)
- Information on the nutritional support needs of cancer patients and their caregivers
- Nutrition bar information, symptom management, cancer risk reduction strategies
Houston Veterans’ Administration Medical Center (www.houston.va.gov/PatientEd/CancerPERC.asp)
- Information about all aspects of cancer that affect patients, including booklets on different types of cancer, cancer treatments, nutrition, and what the family can do
- Cancer Registry to track cancers diagnosed and treated in the VA hospital
Intercultural Cancer Council (http://iccnetwork.org)
- Policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities
- Pocket guide entitled Cultural Competence in Cancer Care
Lance Armstrong Foundation (www.livestrong.org)
- Advocacy and support in the fight against cancer
- Information on what to expect, what questions to ask, and one-on-one support
Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer/CA99999)
- Information on types of cancer, treatments, symptoms, and research
- Cancer resources, Health information via cell phone, podcasts
MD Anderson Cancer Center (www.mdanderson.org)
- Integrated programs in cancer treatment, clinical trials, education programs, and cancer prevention
- Information on all types of cancer, as well as clinical trials
National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov/cancertopics)
- Coordination of research projects conducted by universities, hospitals, research foundations, and businesses throughout the world
- Information on all types of cancer, as well as clinical trials
National Latino Cancer Research Network (www.redesenaccion.org)
- Network of community-based organizations, research institutions, government health agencies and the public
- Cancer awareness activities within the Latino community
Site-Specific Cancer Resources for Patients
Colon
Hope Through Grace (www.hopethroughgrace.org)
- Advocacy through education to promote wellness and healthy living
- Assistance for low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals for colonoscopies
Breast
Susan G. Komen for the Cure (www.komen.org)
- Advocacy to save lives and end breast cancer by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cure
- Breast facts, risk factors and detection, screening, diagnosis and treatment, support
Prostate
Prostate Cancer Foundation (www.prostatecancerfoundation.org)
- Risk factors, symptoms, screening, diagnosis and treatment, personal stories
- Booklets entitled An Introduction to Prostate Cancer, Report to the Nation: A guide for Men and Their Families, and Nutrition and Cancer