Health - Conditions and Diseases

Health - Conditions and Diseases - Cancer

Women and Cancer - Articles about coping, how the disease affects your family and friends, and why confrontation is not always the best choice.
atCancer - Provides access to a MEDLINE-related search engine, as well as reference links.
Cancer Nutrition Center - Explores the link between the condition and nutrition. Offers dietary advice for patients.
CancerTrack - Provides access to related news, books and links.
Nexcura: Cancer Facts - Provides current information and access to a clinical trials profiler.
Cancerlinksusa.com - Information and links for all types of tumors.
Cancer Information Network - Information resource aimed towards health professionals. Requires registration.
The Cancer Letter - Periodical which supplies news and current information about the state of research and treatment.
Cancer Page - Information and community resources including chat rooms, message boards, physician directory and a clinical trials directory.
The Cancer Supportive Care Programs - Book excerpts covering such topics as psychosocial issues, support, nutrition, pain control, and spirituality.
CancerBACUP - Information and support site from the UK which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.
CancerEducation - Disseminates recent educational programming in an multimedia electronic clips format. Aimed for healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers.
CancerFatigue - Discusses causes and management of this vexing and potentially quite serious symptom. Provides access to a nurse for questions.
ALtruis Biomedical Network: Cancer Chemotherapy - Provides a general overview.
Arlin Cancer Resource Center - Online extension of the reading room and interactive library of the Westchester Medical Center in Hawthorne, New York.
CancerHelpOnline - Links to thousands of tumor-related support sites.
Innovative Solutions in Healthcare - Provides general information about and links regarding specific cancers. Lists associated physicians and institutions. Aimed towards patients and health professionals.
CancerGuide - A cancer-survivor provides a comprehensive orientation designed to help facilitate motivated patients to begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team. A review of online resources is provided. The information is presented in a clear and direct style.
CancerLinks.org - Resources about the condition and treatment in a links format.
CancerSource - Provides information about prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment and symptom management. Offers access to news, support groups, email lists and other resources.
How Stuff Works: Cancer - Basic information and facts about causes, detection and treatment with many medical terms explained. Written in an understandable style.
MCW Healthlink: Cancer - Medical College of Wisconsin Physicians and Clinics resource which provides news articles and information about recent developments.
OncoLink - Extensive information for the patient, caregiver and clinician. News, disease oriented menus, causes and prevention, clinical trials, conferences, and psychosocial support from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
Health Professionals: Cancer Resources - Links to sites around the world from this Manchester, England hospital resource.
CancerCare - Topics of interest to patients and their families: radiation and chemotherapy side-effects, controlling pain, nutrition, and bereavement issues. A non-profit agency is headquartered in New York City.
Cancerpoint - A UK information source and forum including access to support resources.
About.com: Cancer - Provides general information.
Cancer Lynx - An online zine for patients and professionals.
Vancouver Cancer Forums - Web cast presentations from year 2000.
CancerFit - Details about an exercise program at the Sedona, Arizona Raquet Club which is designed to help people retain good physical, emotional and spiritual fitness after treatment.
All About Cancer - Information about various tumors in a links format.
Cancer Resource Store UK - Information about this Liverpool, England facility and its activities, with online information and support provided.
Cancer Information Services - A source for the latest information from the National Cancer Institute. Links to press releases, fact sheets, updated NCI publications about prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment are also present.
Oil of Pisces - News summaries concerning the relationship between fish oil and cancer.
Cancer Chart - Quick reference listing of the most common tumor types.
FocusOnCancer - Information about causes, prevention, detection, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Cancer Advice UK - Advice and information about diagnosis and treatment issues. Includes leaflets, book suggestions, links and support group information.
NCI Center for Cancer Research - Index page for U.S. National Cancer Institute research resources, providing access to information for researchers and about collaborations. Aimed towards the professional level.
The World Against Cancer - A conduit source consisting primarily of multi-lingual search engines.
Cancer Leadership Council - A patient-centered forum of national advocacy organizations addressing public policy issues.
The Other Face of Cancer - Philosophical discussion presented in book form. Raises existential questions: does cancer exist, can it be caused, can it be treated? Aimed toward those with a verbal or ontological orientation. May be disturbing to some.
Best Practices: Cancer Prevention and Control - National Governor's Association resource designed to provide a clearinghouse of standards related to tumor care.
Shirley's Wellness Cafe - Promotes holistic and alternative approaches for cancer prevention and treatment.
Imperial Cancer Research Fund - News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this condition. A UK charity site, it also provides details on volunteering and fundraising.
BetterCancerCare - Provides general information and links, as well as the My Cancer Diary communication and documentation tool.
CancerDirect - Patient consultation service offering treatment advice, online second opinions and oncologist referral for individual disease.
Suite 101 - Offers articles and links to cancer treatments.
A Notebook Guide for Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients - Information for people who have just received the diagnosis. Includes links, a message board and details about the author. The notebook itself may require pdf download capability.
WebMD Health: Cancer - Consumer health site which includes information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for those coping with chemotherapy.
Cancer Options UK - Service designed to help patients and their families find the treatment options and services they need. Provides access to a nurse specialist.
CancerSupport UK - An online directory of resources.
Cancer Rates and Risks - Provides international incidence and mortality rates, including information about risk factors. From the National Cancer Institute.
Target Tumors - Information about targeted therapy approach in relation to a number of solid tumors.
InteliHealth: Cancer - Medical information, articles and news covering a variety of tumors and related issues.
CancerNet - Credible, current and comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
Meds.com: Cancer Glossary - Aims to provide a better understanding of words frequently used in patient care.
Conversations in Care - This resource explores the challenges surrounding physician and patient communications in related matters.
NetCancerAlert - Provides access to articles and links which are oncology related.
Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer - A non-profit directory of information sorted by disease type, country, and treatment.
Cancer News - Articles and links pertaining to many related topics.
Nature: Cancer Update - Service which provides access to short news articles and reports about recent research activity. Registration required.
BBC News: Cancer the Facts - A guide to several types of cancers and their treatments including audio from experts, survivors' stories and news archives.
Oncology Care International - Provides information on a number of topics including news, breast related, lung related, chemotherapy and clinical trials. Also hosts an "ask the cancer doctor" feature.
iVillage.com: Cancer - Provides information about the prevention and treatment of the various forms of this condition.
Ladies Home Journal: Cancer - Read past articles about skin and breast cancer.
Cancer-Help - Gives patients general online information while working to expand access to developmental drugs.
CancerNausea.com - Provides information to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
COX-2 Inhibitors: Cancer - Information about these treatment agents which is based on an educational grant from the Pharmacia company.
AllExperts Oncology Q&A - Comprehensive directory of cancer experts volunteering to answer both general and disease-specific questions.
Oncology Interactive Education Series - Promotes software based audio-visual educational resources for patients. Available for multiple cancers and in multiple languages. These are commercial products for sale.
Clanpages.org: Oncology Links - Cancer links arranged by thematic area.
Cancer Information and Support International - A completely free cancer information and support resource on all aspects of cancer and treatments for all people regardless of Race, Creed or Religion.
DIPEx: Cancer - Includes audio and video interviews of patient experiences.
Rare Cancer Alliance - Organization oriented to disseminating information about these conditions.
Cancer.com - Provides treatment and clinical information, support group listings, online cancer education, decision-making resources, physician locator services and risk assessment tools.
In Memory Of Peter J. Brignola - Share a story about a wonderful man who was stricken with pancreatic cancer. It also provides information about cancer of the pancreas, as well as contact details for the American Cancer Society.
Jacob, a Child Stuggles with Neuroblastoma - The trials and tribulations of a family as they struggle with the effects of this ugly childhood cancer.
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: Brian's Story - Read one woman's story about her husband's battle with a rare cancer: mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix with pseudomyxoma peritonei. Includes updates, inspirational poems, resources, message board and a guestbook.
TenderSouls Cancer Connection - Here you will find out about my cancer connection, some very helpful links and poems.
Share the Hope and Humor - Maintained on the University of Michigan Cancer Center website, this offering is a collection of thoughts, stories and articles from cancer patients and survivors.
The Stoll Family - Family biographies and personal accounts of a family with a member diagnosed with a brain tumor.
A Journal of Esophageal Cancer - An ongoing journal recording the effects, treatment, and daily life of a woman with esophageal cancer, from her husbands point of view.
Bladder Cancer Survivor - The personal story of a former research chemist who survived the removal of his cancerous bladder. Includes links and chat room.
Super Chemo Girl - A personal battle: Hodgkin's disease presented with a bit of humor.
The Lannom Family - A personal story of Timothy's life with seminoma, a mediastinal germ cell cancerous tumor.
Kristy Lyn Haley: In Loving Memory - A personal account of Kristy and her battle with melanoma. Lots of pictures.
About My Hair: A Journey to Recovery: Marcia Reid Marsted - This is a photographic diary that she kept to document the changes in her hair that she knew would occur as she dealt with surgery, a cancer diagnosis and the chemotherapy that would be necessary postoperatively.
The Alpha Female - Dedicated to the author's mother and her fight with lung and esophageal cancer.
Larson Cancer Website - Tells the bittersweet story of suffering and faith in the family's struggle with father and son having terminal cancer at the same time.
Kittenz Web Site - Diagnosed age 27 with ovarian cancer, my mother was also diagnosed with cancer three months after me. Three surgeries and three years of chemo.
Olga's Story of Cancer: Discovery, Treatment, Living and Dying - You never think about it happening to yourself or to those you love. But, it can. And it did. Our small family's journey through the darkness that comes with cancer.
Whatever It Takes To Get Jaclyn Better - Devoted to providing news articles, updates and contact information regarding the treatment of Jaclyn Witkowski's Hodgkin's disease.
Bob's Carcinoid Story - Site devoted to a personal struggle with a rare cancer.
Cancer Climbers - His expedition will climb Mt. Everest with the intent to help people, to bring awareness to cancer patients abilities and to inspire other cancer patients not to give up hope.
Coast to Coast Against Cancer - A 24 day coast-to-coast Ride across the United States. Canadian cyclists determined to make an impact on cancer by raising donations for cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Charities include the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Trillium Breast Cancer Fund in Canada.
Ride To Survive - Paul "Boomer" Throop is devoting 16 months of his life to cycling around the world in order bring attention to cancer cure.
Kit's Legacy - A hospice executive deals with her own cancer. In the process, she teaches us how to create a support systems to achieve our goals at the end of life.
Mike Fights Cancer - Mike, a teenager, got cancer this year. He is fighting for his life and encourages people to visit his site and pray for his recovery.
Mike's Cancer Resource - Originally designed not only to be a personal tribute to Mike, but also a resource page for those with cancer, their caregivers and families.
QKDraw57: Cancer Links - General and varied cancer Links compiled by a patient.
Insulinoma: Call for a Support Group - I have an extremely rare form of cancer called an insulinoma, also known as a pancreatic islet cell tumor.
trout802 - Mostly posts keeping the family abreast of Gail's progress with the Big C, but a few other tidbits here and there.
Avinash Raina Foundation - Information about squamous cell carcinoma and its impact on the life of Avinash Raina.
Suzie Gay - About a 48 year old woman with a rare form of breast cancer who is seeking aid.
Lacey Jo Stoops - Chronicles Lacey's battle with diffuse pontine brainstem glioma.
Pat's Page: Dealing with Cancer - Positive messages sought by way of storytelling, information and events.
BreastCancer.Net - News and information on breast cancer, updated daily.
IBC: Help - Information about inflammatory breast cancer. For patients and those who care about them.
SusanLoveMD - A website for women concerned about breast cancer and midlife issues.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Overview and general information about breast cancer.
ThirdAge Health - Our resource locator lists internet resources, books, and support services for breast cancer.
FORCE - Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered is a nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting these cancers.
Breast Doctor - - Information on anatomy, types and treatment of breast cancer
Breast Health Network - Access to information about breast health and breast cancer to help you make informed decisions.
ALtruis Biomedical Network - Information on breast cancer, self exams, mammography, ultrasound and treatments.
Sense of Security - Provides a sense of security from financial hardship and enhance the quality of life for breast cancer patients in treatment.
breastcancer.org - Complete guide to breast cancer, including information about clinical trials, current research, coping with the emotional burden of breast cancer, and online live chats.
Miraluma - Breast imaging education.
Positive Health: Dr. Derek Pheby - Current trends and future hopes.
National Cancer Institute: Breast Cancer Option - Breast cancer information at any age, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, early detection of this common disease.
Breast Cancer Treatment Centers of America - Offers resources and information on symptoms, research, and treatment.
Breast Cancer Week - Online breast cancer newsletter with the latest news about breast cancer from Medical Week, updated daily, research, announcements, resources and links.
One Pink Ribbon - Coaching, online resources and a newsletter for women with breast cancer.
Mamas Health - Information about breast cancer: what causes it. Includes statistics.
Medical Insights - Information about physiological, gentic and environmental factors contributing to breast cancer.
Breastpath - Interpretive service that will provide you with a translation of your breast surgical pathology report.
IBCRF - International Breast Cancer Research Foundation is dedicated to clinical research to find a cure for breast cancer.
EduCare Inc. - Empowering women and their families with educational material about their breast health
eMedguides - A patient guide to breast cancer.
Living With It - An information and support site for women with recurrent breast cancer. This site is sponsored by Aventis.
InnerSelfPublications: Breast Cancer Deception - The incidence of breast cancer has skyrocketed to one in eight and is climbing each year. The "war on cancer" has not made a dent in the breast cancer epidemic.
Imaginis - Comprehensive internet service for information on prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and related breast health issues.
INFO Breast Cancer - Information on diagnosis, treatment and complications involved with breast cancer and breast cancer surgery.
Metastatic Breast Cancer - Metastatic breast cancer support and resources.
Bill of Rights of Cancer Patients - From John Hopkinks University Breast Cancer Center.
Suite 101 - Offers links and articles about breast cancer experiences.
Women's Health Fitness - Information on treatments and prevention.
The Breast Care Site - A resource for breast cancer survivors and their families with comprehensive information about body image, product education, treatment, health, support, family relationships, and intimacy.
HealingWell - Breast cancer resource center, including books, medical news, articles and information, message boards and links.
SciMedWeb - Various data on molecular aspects of breast cancer: literature screening, marker descriptions, and news.
aceZones - Links to information and articles on breast cancer.
AskMen.com - Information on male breast cancer.
Breast Cancer 101 - The basics about breast cancer and cancer prevention. Giving yourself a breast exam, terms explained, book recommendations, resource list.
TIME: The New Thinking on Breast Cancer - The online companion to TIME magazine's cover story.
Principal Health News - News, special reports, cool tools and other resources on the condition.
Spotlight Health - Chat transcript of interview with Jill Eikenberry on breast cancer.
IBC Research Foundation - Dedicated to the advancement and research of inflammatory breast cancer.
Breast Cancer - Information about breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Survivors and Friends - Maintained by survivors, offering personal experience and insight from diagnosis through treatment. The forum offers support and friendship to all survivors and friends or family.
Breast Cancer Guidance - Overview discussion of detection, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Breast Cancer Web Resource Guide - Online book published in 2002 by Eugene A. Defelice,M.D. which can be read free of charge on iuniverse.com.
Healthology: Breast Cancer - Information focusing on early stage research and treatment. Supported by AstraZeneca.
CancerNet: Breast Cancer - Features information from the National Cancer Institute about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Campaign - UK based charity researching the cure for breast cancer.
Dr. Valerie Macleod: Breast Cancer Survival - Gives access to coping and support resources. Provides contact information.
Breast Cancer Blog - Features news, commentary, and announcements of new resources in the field.
General Practice Notebook - Breast cancer - Clinically-oriented information.
Breastresearch.com - Offers a comprehensive examination of current practice in breast cancer treatment, and exploration of cutting edge research in the diagnosis and treatment of early breast cancer.
Cancer Information: Breast - Breast cancer treatments, stages, and full description of all aspects related to breast cancer. Men and Women.
Breast Cancer Health - Offers facts, symptoms, signs and awareness. An overall comprehesive guide to breakthrough adjuvant therapy treatments with Ellence by way of webcasts.
Ethicon Endo Surgery - Innovations in breast health, mammogram and minimally invasive breast cancer diagnosis - featuring Mammotome.
Thesis: Doctor of Philosophy - Generation of anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody and its clinical applications.
Breast Cancer Strategies - Alternative medical therapies for preventing, diagnosing and treating breast cancer.
Breast Cancer: Treatment Options - Cancer fact sheet describing various options, from the Rhode Island Cancer Council.
Excel Rehabilitation Services - Tips and treatment of lymphedema resulting from breast surgery.
Proxima Therapeutics - Proxima Therapeutics develops site-specific cancer treatments. Site-specific cancer therapy allows clinicians to deliver a higher therapeutic dose of radiation, chemotherapy.
Radiologic Society of North America: Breast Info - Current, accurate information about radiation therapy for patients with breast cancer from the RSNA: treatment options, what happens during radiation therapy, and possible side effects.
Selective Retinoids for Breast Cancer Therapy - NCI Program Project Grant CA51993 for Selective Retinoids for Breast Cancer Therapy
HealthLink MCW - An article about travel distance and how it might affect breast cancer treatment,
TheCancer.info: Breast Cancer Treatment - Understand what the diagnosis means, why treatment is necessary, and what types of treatment are available.
Breast Cancer - Surviving & Winning - A wellness resource for anyone newly diagnosed or coping with breast cancer. You'll learn about the latest treatment advances, free mammograms, clinical trials, genetic risks and the role of diet and alternative medicine.
Ablation of Breast Tumors - Discusses tissue-sparing methods of treatment such as cryosurgery, laser therapy, microwave, and radiofrequency ablation.
Roche: HER2 and Breast Cancer - Pharmaceutical company provides information about the relationship between the HER2 receptor and treatment issues. Flash required.
Genentech: HER2 Matters - Pharmaceutical company describes the implications of HER2 status in metastatic breast cancer treatment decisions, discussing Herceptin as a possible treatment option.
Education Materials for Professionals - The pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca provides US health professionals with patient education materials related to breast cancer, including slide kits and select prescribing information.
Your Cancer Risk: The Source on Prevention - The Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention developed this interactive web site to estimate your risk of breast cancer and offer personalized tips for better health.
Breast Cancer Risk Calculator - Estimates a womans' chances of developing breast cancer, based on her personal risk factors.
SKS Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program - Online questionnaire then determines the users risk level for developing breast cancer based on the users risk factors.
STAR (Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene) at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Postmenopausal women are encouraged to join the breast cancer prevention study which will measure the efficacy of tamoxifen and raloxifene. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston, TX.
Labreapub.com - A breast cancer website dedicated to risk assessment and prevention.
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - Support and information for women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer due to family history of having the BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 mutation.
International Health News - Summary of latest research on breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
Cancer Research Center of America, Inc. - Documents carcinogens in cosmetics and other everyday carcinogens as major causes of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors in New York State - Offers research, statistical maps, newsletters and publications, conference and worshop information.
EZ Breast Info Journal - Online magazine dedicated to covering all facets of breast cancer detection, risk, and prevention. Editor answers questions and supplies up to date editorials and articles.
Breast and Ovarian Risk Evaluation Clinic - This Clinic at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center assesses an individual's personal risk for developing breast and other related cancers.
Breast Care 4 Women - Promoting breast self examination to aid in the early detection and cure of breast cancer.
CancerLinksUSA: Breast Cancer Risk - Information on estimating the chances of developing the condition.
Environmental Influences on Breast Cancer Risk - Study of risk factors.
Fish oils and breast/prostate cancer - Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and breast/prostate cancer.
Strang Cancer Prevention Center - Information on breast cancer and genetic testing is available as well as descriptions of current work in molecular biology at the Strang Research Laboratories at Rockefell University.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Mobile Mammography Program
Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer - Online text describing how to reduce the risks and prevent breast cancer. Requires Adobe Acrobat reader.
Breast Cancer Fight for Life Foundation - If we protect our children's health from environmental toxins, we in return protect ourselves.
How to perform breast self examination - Instructions on how to examine a breast, for medical students. A detailed description, not "self" examination, but very informative.
MammaCare(R) - An at-home product and system for teaching physical examination of the breast.
Breast Self-Examination - Explains the reasons for doing a BSE, how to perform the examination, what to look for, and what actions to take, if necessary.
Breast Self Exam Movie - Self-paced and simple to follow. Flash format.
MajssGB MirDat Technology - Information about a highly sensitive breast cancer Detection Bag which is able to locate cancerous lumps as small as the size of a sesame or a fine sugar grain.
BreastCancer.org: Self Breast Exams - Discusses the procedure.
Breast Cancer Symptoms & Information from MCW - Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain. In fact, when breast cancer first develops, there may be no symptoms at all. But as the cancer grows, it can cause changes that women should watch for.
Symptoms of Breast Disease - Information on the main breast symptoms of benign and malignant disease.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Symptoms - Describes the symptoms for this rare, deadly form of breast cancer and provides links to IBC organizations, an IBC brochure.
EduCare- Finding a Lump - Finding a Lump in Your Breast...What You Need To Know
RadiologyInfo: Mammography - Learn how an exam is performed, what you might experience, how to prepare for exams, benefits, and risks.
Sally Jobe Breast Network - Mammography Screening - Offers mammography screening,complete breast diagnosis, education and counseling to women anywhere in the world.
International Health News - Summary of latest research on breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
Breast Thermography and Early Breast Cancer Detection - Information on the role of breast thermography in early breast cancer detection. Dedicated to the preservation of the breast and the survival of women.
Radcomm - Topics in mammography.
Mammography Centers in Rhode Island - Certified to be safe, reliable and allowing detection of breast cancer in its earliest stage.
Computerized Thermal Imaging, Inc. - Developing a breast cancer screening system as an adjunct to mammography using thermal technology.
R2: Imagechecker - R2 Technology developed ImageChecker system, the first and only FDA approved Computer Aided detection for Screening Mammography to help reduce oversights and aid in early detection of breast cancer
Mammonewsline - A resource for mammographers, radiographers, and all those interested in breast imaging tips and information.
Teletherm - Selection of infrared thermal images of the breast with commentary on thermal patterns. Library of images - Volume #1 with link to Volume #2
Breast Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary Care Physicians - Clinical protocols intended for primary care clinicians who provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services in Cancer Detection Section programs.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program - Program provides free mammograms and pap tests to income eligible women in Texas.
Metrolina Outreach Mammography Inc - Mobile mammography screenings at work sites and in communities throughout North Carolina.
Pacific Coast Medical Imaging: Mobile Imaging Services - Pacific Coast Medical Imaging performs mobile portable X-ray, Mammography, and Ultrasound services to a wide range of clients and institutions.
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging - Alternative screening for women of all ages, the earliest possible detection of breast disease, for the earliest possible intervention & treatment.
Myriad: BRAC Analysis Overview - The material in this section is presented for the benefit of patients interested in learning more about BRACAnalysis genetic testing for susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer.
ProductHealth: Ductal Lavage - The use of "Ductal Lavage" as a early indicator of elevated risk in contracting breast cancer.
Breastscreen Aotearoa Online - Information about the screening program for the early detection of breast cancer, for New Zealand women aged 50-64.
Neothermia: en-bloc - A minimially invasive procedure that quickly captures an intact specimen in one pass.
Cancer Genetics Web - Breast Cancer - Information about gene mutations and chromosomal abnormalities in breast cancer cells.
Sentinel Node Biopsy - Discusses possible advantages of removing only the sentinel lymph node- illustrations and photos.
Mammographic Density - Relationship to breast cancer risk as related to categories of radiographic density.
RadiologyInfo: Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy - Learn how the procedure is performed, what you will experience, benefits, and risks.
Breast Cancer - English and French information for patients about this disease and especially to insist on the mammographic screening.
AVON's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade - Aiming to provide direct access to breast cancer education and early detection screening services, and to support medical research on breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Action - A national, grassroots education and advocacy organization committed to ending the breast cancer epidemic.
UK Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign - UK breast cancer statistics, and UK minimum standards of care for breast cancer. Interesting.
Pony Express Round Up 2002 - The national motorcycle ride for breast cancer research. It has a mission to promote a future free from breast cancer through education, awareness and research.
Celebrating Life - The Celebrating Life Foundation is one of the leading foundations in the nation that promote breast cancer awareness specifically targeting African American women and women of color.
Lee National Denim Day - Millions of people will wear denim to work in exchange for a $5 donation to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Every October in the United States. Dedicated to increasing awareness of early detection.
Walk for Hope - Non-competitive fitness and leisure walk to support breast cancer research.
National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) - Grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer. NBCC was formed in 1991 with one mission: to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy.
A Second Glance - Quick facts about cancer rates, steps for self examination, and promotes mammography. Know more, worry less is their moto.
About Breast Cancer - A project run by a team of women with the purpose of increasing awareness of breast cancer and to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care and Research charities.
WomensHealthChannel - In the United States, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Resources for treatment and diagnosis.
About Breast Cancer Resources - Articles, information, research, resources, chat room, bulletin board, and extensive lists of links to other sites about breast cancer sorted by subject.
The Bra Show - Celebrating the human form to conquer breast cancer
Tennis Against Breast Cancer - The tennis community along with other tennis enthusiasts are raising awareness and funds so they can help smash breast cancer forever.
National Breast Cancer Research Foundation - Now raising funds for the development and clinical trials of a blood test for breast cancer.
Phenomenal Women Of The Web - Breast cancer awareness, links, help, resources, advice
Chairwomen of Gainesville - B&W photography of Gainesville women with their favorite chairs in support of breast cancer awareness.
OnTumor.com: Breast Cancer - Information for patients, families and caregivers.
GlobalWalk - Polly Letofsky left her home in Vail, Colorado, by foot on an 18,000 mile walk around the world. She is on an international awareness and fundraising campaign for breast cancer.
Pink Ribbons Crusade - Breast Cancer Awareness - Non-profit organization raising funds for breast Cancer awareness and research, Princess Diana Gowns.
mammogram.org Breast Cancer awareness - A newsletter who's purpose is to bring you timely news related to Breast Cancer.
Breast Cancer Socks & Things - Online breastcancer support, gifts and products for breast cancer fundraising and increase of breast cancer awareness.
Between Us - Support and mentorship for women diagnosed with breast cancer. An alternative to flowers.
Lifetime Online - Health: Breast Cancer - Sign and online petition to increased federal funding for breast cancer research, guarantee access to breast cancer detection and treatment for all women and strong initiatives to examine potential links between the environment and breast cancer
herSource.com - Women's healthcare site containing credible and in-depth breast cancer information including early detection, diagnosis, personal resources, on-line education and treatment decision resources. Content in from well known national organizations and experts in the field.
Between Women - Ca. Y-ME Chapter - The advocacy, education and support organization in California's Imperial Valley devoted exclusively to breast health. We provide support services for local women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Nifty Fifty Breast Cancer Quilt - A group of quilters around the country called Nifty Fifty made this quilt for breast cancer awareness. Now there is 22 groups of quilters following in our footsteps.
Day Of Caring - We specialize in day of caring, breast cancer awareness and breast cancer survivors.
Collector's Obsession Breast Cancer Hat Drive - Distributes free hats on request to women who have lost their hair during chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer - information on IBC, relatively rare form of breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen Breat Cancer Foundation Central Florida - Information on Central Florida events, and the Race for the Cure®, held at the Daytona National Speedway in Daytona Florida.
Race For The Cure - The organization raises money for education, clinical, research and breast cancer screening programs for medically under-served populations
Breast-cancer-symptoms.net - Promotes awareness with information about symptoms, treatments, reconstruction and support.
Mothers Supporting Daughters: Breast Cancer - Gives information, support, activities and a forum.
Breast of Canada Calendar 2003 - Supports prevention of breast cancer and breast health with proceeds going to the Canadian Breast Cancer Network.
Northbrook College Challenge: Breast Cancer UK - Campaign to help raise money for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity.
Eusoma: Breast Cancer - The European Society of Mastology supports improved care in Europe and the world.
Modern Amazons - Support group aimed toward educating young women about the importance of being breast-aware. Based in Bath, UK.
Bedwell Graphics - Home of the Pink Ribbon Newsletter. Monthly fundraising articles, ideas and graphics for all pink ribbon events.
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations - A non-profit information and education resource on breast cancer.
Fight Breast Cancer with Yoplait - Yoplait yogurt offers donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for each cup of Yoplait you buy. For each lids returned to them, they will donate ten cents to breast cancer research. Up to $1 million toward breast cancer awareness and research. A breast cancer awareness and research fund-raising promotion.
National Breast Cancer Foundation - Breast cancer news links, education, help for underserved.
South Fork Breast Health Coalition - Offers a calendar of events, links, Ellen's well, volunteer and contact information, as well as the breast self exam.
Young Survival Coalition - A group of young survivors trying to bring people together to further the issues and activities surrounding breast cancer in young women.
Amberheart Breast Cancer Foundation - Information about the activities of this charitable organization which is working to battle this condition in Poland.
The Breast Cancer Fund - National nonprofit organization formed in 1992 to innovate and accelerate the response to the breast cancer crisis.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation - A U.S. national organization dedicated solely to funding clinical and genetic research related to this condition.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization - Support and information, created by women with breast cancer, for anyone who has been touched by the disease.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer - UK charity fighting breast cancer through research and awareness. Campaigns include Fashion Targets and Wicked Women.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: Los Angeles Affiliate - Striving to eradicate this condition through research, education, and treatment.
Rally For a Cure - Founded in 1996, the Rally For A Cure® with GOLF FOR WOMEN Magazine program has taken the important early detection and breast cancer awareness message to hundreds of thousands of active women.
Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade - A non-profit organization which raises funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Initiative.
The Libby Ross Foundation for Breast Cancer - Focuses on information regarding early detection, treatment and research for breast cancer. Local fund raisers and newly developed programs are listed on the site which will help the Foundation to become a national breast cancer advocate.
Unique Foundation for Breast Cancer - A non-profit 501(c)3 organization to benefit research, raise awareness, provide programs and information, raise funds through the annual spring gala.
West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition - A grass-roots organization working to eradicate the condition. Located on Long Island, New York.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - CBCF is a registered charitable organization dedicated exclusively to raising funds and to support advancement of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment.
Links to Breast Cancer Fundraisers! - Make a difference by participated in breast cancer Fundraisers or by volunteering time.
Feminist Majority Foundation Breast Cancer Information Center - The foundation provides this site to empower women and to help end this tragic epidemic that is costing women their lives.
National Breast Cancer Coalition - A grassroots organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through the power of action and advocacy.
Advocacy Online: Nourishing the Grassroots - The United Kingdom Breast Cancer Coalition provides an interactive web service that helps advocates harness the power of the Internet.
Breast Cancer Alliance - Raise funds for breast cancer research, breast cancer related services in CT area and educate women on the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition - Goals are to improve access for detection, treatment, and care; and to actively encourage research and funding.
Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia - Online breast cancer forum.
Breast Cancer Family Foundation - Foundation dedicated to families, caregivers and survivors of breast cancer through services, support and education on risk reduction strategies.
WINGS - A non-profit breast cancer support group providing breast cancer support, care and surgery for the underinsured and underprivileged women and men in South Central Texas.
Against Breast Cancer - Funding research into treatment and prevention of breast cancer, focusing particularly on secondary spread, with research leading to development of cancer vaccines and advice on dietary/lifestyle changes.
Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. - Providing support for the victims of and the research investigating the causes, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
Breast Consultant - information from a leading Breast Surgeon in applying the standards of care in missed diagnosis or inappropiate treatment of breast cancer.
Mid-Kansas Affiliate Susan Komen - Learn more about local activities, funding, grants, local news, and breast cancer information from the Mid-Kansas Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition - Providing information, education, and patient support.
African American Breast Cancer Alliance - Providing information and support specific to African American patients and survivors.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Support - Information, mailing list, resources and patient stories.
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition - A state-wide grassroots organization which uses education, advocacy and outreach to support affected women and their families.
Breast Cancer Resources - A philanthropic movie production company.
The Witness Project of Harlem - Details about the faith-based breast and cervical cancer educational program that reaches out to Black women.
Hurricane Voices Breast Cancer Foundation - Details about the organization whose purpose is to increase public awareness and knowledge. Offers information, facts, and ways to get involved in the rebellion against the disease.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer - Details about this national organization which is dedicated to empowering all women affected by this disease to live as long as possible with the best quality of life. Includes, a newsletter, transcripts and an email list.
Atlantic Breast Cancer Net - Provides online resources, support group locator, buddy database, events calendar, and news.
Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition and Foundation - Educating and advocating to eradicate breast cancer by providing legislative advocacy to survivors, notification of events and links to support groups.
Sharsheret - Linking young Jewish women in their fight against breast cancer.
Image Reborn - A renewal retreat for women with breast cancer
Breast Cancer Internet Service Provider - Internet access increases awareness and funds research.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Memorial Organization - This site contains hundreds of Memorial web pages to honor the victims of this deadliest type of breast cancer.
Wyoming Breast Health - Breast cancer information for women and men of all ages across Wyoming, developed by the University of Wyoming Center for Rural Health Research and Education.
John W. Nick Foundation - Non-profit foundation promoting awareness of male breast cancer to men, their families and medical professionals through newsletter, personal stories, guestbook and informational material.
Titz'n Glitz - Breast cancer fundraiser, for women only, to support friends, neighbors and people they love who are diagnosed.
Barts Breast Cancer Centre Appeal - A charity raising funds to create a 21st century breast screening and diagnostic facility at St Barts Hospital in London.
Central Valley Breast Cancer Golf Benefit - A California women's golf program supporting the Memorial Hospital Foundation of Stanislaus County and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund - Description and activities of a charitable organization dedicated to the advancement of research, education and support services.
Amy Kuelbs Moran Breast Cancer Foundation - Details the work of an organization that helps with financial issues of women who are undergoing treatment for the condition.
Northwest Cancer Research Fund - Provides information about this long-standing UK charity which provides funds for cancer research. Headquartered in Liverpool.
The International Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations - Provides information about the structure and efforts of this global umbrella organization.
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment and the search for a cure.
Women of Essence: Breast Cancer Support - Organized by African-American breast cancer survivors, this resource is oriented to informing the community about early warning signs, giving direction on how to find good medical care, and providing emotional support.
The Dream Team of St. Lucie County - Provides information about this Florida based organization which hosts a number of sports sponsored and other fund raising events.
The Mickaela Foundation - Details the workings of this Colorado-based entity which provides funds for the treatment of uninsured breast cancer patients.
The Connie J. Goodale Breast Cancer Foundation - Assisting south Florida patients.
The Nancy R. Gelman Foundation - New jersey organization which raises money for the research and treatment of breast cancer.
Climb for a Cure, Denali 2001 - Climb for a Cure is an expedition in May of 2001 on 20,320 ft Denali; also known as Mt. McKinley, in order to raise money and awareness for the fight against Breast Cancer
Avon Breast Cancer 3 Day - Register online for the Avon Breast Cancer 3Day Walk. 3 days, 60 mile fundraiser for breast cancer causes.
NABCO Online Calendar - A year-round searchable calendar of breast cancer events nationwide including meetings, conferences and events from the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO).
Lisa Stambaugh - Support walkers raising funds to find a breast cancer cure.
Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk - Frequently Asked Questions
Raceway Women's Open - Women's golf tournament fundraiser for breast cancer in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Golf for Women Magazine "Rally for a Cure."
Calendar of Breast Cancer Conferences and Events - This calendar let's you see events scheduled in your area - or around the world. Add your event... it's free and a great resource.
Mary Henderson's Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day pledge page - Help me raise funds to fight breast cancer and raise awareness.
A,B,C's to the Breast Cancer Cure - There are over 1 Million Women in America walking around with undetected breast cancer. I'd walk 60 Miles even if there were only one. Join me.
Blisters for Sisters - Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk Team - The Toohey family has teamed up to raise money in the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day walk in Seattle. Raising funds in the names of our sisters, Terri and Colleen, and raising our hopes of finding a cure in this lifetime.
The Judy Ride - An outdoor spinning event to fight breast cancer.
A Celebration of Survivors: The Quilt - A breast cancer support project. Offers information, stories and contact details.
My 3-Day Walk - This site promotes my involvement in the Florida Avon 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk and provides a way for people to contribute to the cause.
Southern Arizona Race for the Cure - Information about the Tucson 5k run/walk fundraising event benefiting breast cancer education, screening, treatment, and research.
Wilde Women Walkers - A team of loved ones and survivors-trying to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. We are raising money for the Avon 3-Day in Michigan.
Race Fans for a Cure - The Susan G. Komen Foundation and Ford Credit have teamed up to encourage race fans to help find a cure for breast cancer.
Pink Ribbon Cruises - Take a Cruise ... Make a Difference! Every trip booked through the program results in a donation to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.
International Corporate Forum on Breast Cancer - INCOFOR is a scientific conference and award dispensing trade show scheduled for September 27-30, 2003 in Vancouver, Canada.
The Komen Virtual Race for the Cure - Designed to take the race online in a continued effort to fight breast cancer.
National Race for the Cure - Five-kilometer run/walk in Washington, DC to raise money for breast cancer research.
Girl Scout Troop 476: Fight Against Breast Cancer - Walk scheduled in Watchung, New Jersey for October 6, 2002.
Breast Cancer Congress 2003 - A two day meeting to be held on April 12-13th in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Breast Cancer at 27 - Kelly was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27. At 28, her twin sister underwent a preventative mastectomy in hopes of averting breast cancer.
A Family History of Breast Cancer - Five women discuss their decisions as to whether genetic testing for susceptibility to breast or ovarian cancer is right for them.
Official Ann Jillian Web Site - Surviving and Thriving after facing breast cancer, this emmy award winning actress shares about her life.
Women's Health: Breast Cancer - Info on women's health, primarily concerned with breast cancer. Also has stories of breast cancer patients.
The Betsy Mullen Story - Betsy Mullen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 at the age of thirty-three. Her personal experience transformed her from a confused and frightened patient into an informed patient advocate.
Litt Foundation for Breast Cancer Research - Marcia E.Litt offers the story of her personal experience with Breast Cancer. News and information, plus opportunity to donate to breast cancer support and research.
La Muffin's Breast Cancer Page - One woman's personal experiences with the diagnosis of breast cancer at age 41, the treatment and reconstruction, and favorite links related to the condition.
Breast Cancer: One Husband's Story - My personal experience with breast cancer from a husband's perspective.
Kristi - Early onset breast cancer.
Soul Support: A Photographic Tribute - A Photographic Tribute and stories from patients and families who are dealing with cancer
Friends in Need - Support for breast cancer survivors of all ages, breast cancer tips, information, chat, message board, and a list serve mail.
Loboline - RuthAnn Lobo, mother of Rebecca Lobo, speaks about breast cancer. Facts, support options, spiritual advice and other resources.
Breast Cancer Survivor Story - Mary Jo and Dean's breast cancer survivor stories, complete with a plethora of links to various cancer sites and some fun pictures.
Breast Cancer Survivor's Form - A builletin board for breast cancer survivors to meet virtually, ask questions, and gain support
My Experience With Breast Cancer (illustrated) - by Patricia Murray
Campaign 143, The Husbands' Campaign Against Breast Cancer - Campaign 143 is dedicated to Meredith W. Grant, who died of breast cancer on July 23, 2000. Campaign 143 is men joining women to fight, defeat and eradicate breast cancer.
From The Sidelines - Jackie's Story, A Coaching Experience - The value gained when a coach assists with the trauma and problems faced during breast cancer treatment.
Asha Mevlana: Story of a Young Girl - At 24, Asha was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dana W Smith - A site dedicated to a much-loved woman who died from suicide while being treated for breast cancer with the drug Tamoxifen.
Women's Stories and Consumer Viewpoints - Offers personal stories.
Steffen P. Creaser, PhD - Current cancer research funded by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Thinking of You - Detect breast cancer just by kissing your partner. A personal story.
Tara McParland Remembrance Pages - "Journey of Hope": Tara McParland's battle against breast cancer.
Cancer Journal - This is a journal of an experience with breast cancer and treatment, including radical mastectomy surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
My Cancer Odyssey - Personal experiences with breast cancer, from diagnosis and surgery through treatments and life after cancer. Links for the newly diagnosed woman and her family.
Remember Eternity - Personal story about breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Wall of Courage - A place to list names of breast cancer survivors and those who have passed. List your name or that of a loved one.
drkoop.com: A Day in My Life - Breast cancer survivors talk about their personal experiences, with laughter, sadness, hope and fear, from how they discovered the cancer to living years beyond that discovery.
My Breast Cancer Journal - One woman's fight against breast cancer. Includes links used in researching treatment options and support resources, as well as inspirational pages.
Breast Cancer Support - Breast cancer survivors sharing our experience, strength and hope.
All About BA: Breast Cancer Experiences - Stories from women that survived breast cancer and how implants changed their life; includes forum, before and after photographs, plastic surgeon locator, risks, and FAQ.
Yoplait - Save Lids to Save Lives - Share a Story - Breast cancer survivors share their stories. Women tell of their own experiences with breast cancer, mastectomy, radiation treatment, and chemo.
Lifetime Online - Breast Cancer Survivor Profile - Debi Aull - A 43-year-old mother of two who was diagnosed with early-stage ductal carcinoma in situ talks about her personal experience with cancer.
Dragonfly's Delights - A NFP organization in Santa Fe, New Mexico, established to create beautiful gift baskets to comfort, soothe and delight the woman who has just found out she has breast cancer.
A Survivor and Her Journey - A 35 year old wife and mother of 4 shares every aspect (including reconstruction photos) of her battle with breast cancer, and subsequent metastasis to the lungs and bone.
Breast Cancer Awareness - A place of help and support, including a small directory of clinics and a chat room.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Memorial Website - A Memorial Website for over 150 (and constantly growing) Inflammatory Breast Cancer patients who have passed away. Each IBC patient has his/her own personal web page.
Breast Cancer Recovery - The discovery, treatment and ongoing recovery from breast cancer in a 35 year old woman.
Kids of Breast Cancer - This website is for children of all ages who has had a mother or father with breast cancer.
My Little Space on the Net - The authors struggle with breast cancer, a tribute to her best friend who passed away, a memorial for her brother, poems, stories, angels and inspiration.
Bunnies 4 Boobs - Personal page about the Avon 3 day breast cancer walk.
Breast Cancer Success - Sue Walker - Personal success story.
Asha Guru - Links and story for people who want someone to encourage them while they fight their battle against breast cancer. See my strength despite the odds.
INFO Breast Cancer - Raising awareness, providing information, support and links.
Amy Walks For A Cure - Breast cancer took my mom from me.
Cheryl Greene: Breast Cancer - A personal story of battling and surviving inflammatory breast cancer.
Second Chance at Life: Breast Cancer - A personal site about learning, surviving and keeping a sense of humor. Links oriented.
Spotlight Health: Jill Eikenberry - Read or see streaming video of Jill talk about her experience with breast cancer
Diane De Tar: In Loving Memory - A story of living life with breast cancer and dying with dignity.
Stephanie's Page - Pictures of myself, a breast cancer survivor. My family and our activities.
Hope For Breast Cancer - A tribute site as composed by a teen to her mother and aunt.
Cancer Journey and Life Inspiration - One woman's journey through diagnosis and treatment, and exploration into the meaning of life.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - This online publication provides international breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in a series of charts and graphs.
Understanding breast cancer treatment - This booklet can help a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient and her family understand what the diagnosis means and why treatment is necessary. It suggests questions to ask the doctor and identifies other resources for more information.
NCI Publication - What You Need To Know About Breast Cancer - Comprehensive 15-page booklet on Breast Cancer: causes, types, risk factors, early detection, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and their side-effects, rehabilitation, followup care, and a glossary of related terms.
Breast Cancer Bone Marrow Q & A - Background information and latest findings on high-dose chemotherapy with bone marrow or stem cell transplants for Breast Cancer
Mammograms - Not just once, but for a lifetime - Easy-to-read, straightforward information on mammograms
Understanding Breast Changes - a health guide for all women - Describes screening for the early detection of breast cancer, explains the various types of breast changes that women experience, and outlines methods that doctors use to distinguish between benign (noncancerous) changes and cancer
Understanding Cancer of the Breast - Online booklet from support group CancerBACUP addressing causes and treatments of breast cancer.
Cancer Clinical Services Quality Assurance Project - The QAP website provides A Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. The booklet is intended to help a woman become an informed partner in making choices with her health care team.
UVA - Breast Cancer - Patient Information - Background, risk factors, benign breast care, breast cancer care, and research initiatives.
Breast Cancer - Cancer fact sheet describing breast cancer and how it can be detected.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer - IBC - Brochure - This brochure describes the unique symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer - IBC - which is the deadliest and rarest of breast cancers.
Screening for Breast Cancer - PDQ summary on breast cancer screening, with information on breast cancer and what makes it more likely to occur (risk factors), breast cancer screening methods, and current evidence about the effectiveness of screening tests
Prevention of Breast Cancer - Information on breast cancer prevention methods, and current facts about which people or groups of people would most likely be helped by following breast cancer prevention methods
Breast cancer - National Cancer Institute's summary of up-to-date information on breast cancer and its prevention, detection, treatment, and supportive care
Melanoma Research Foundation - Serves as a resource for melanoma patients, their families and friends. Please share in our quest to conquer this deadly disease.
Melanoma Patients' Information Page - Information and support to melanoma patients and those who care for them. Medical library, patient oriented abstract database, bulletin board, chat room.
Melanoma FAQ - This FAQ was written as a public service, and is intended as an educational aid.
Melanoma Patient Educator and Counselor - Melanoma patient educator and counselor at Melanoma Center at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Melanoma Black Ribbon - Melanoma means "black tumor". Black is the color of the warrior's mood when going into battle and the melanoma patient is in the battle for life.
Early Diagnosis of Melanoma - The computers in medicine: an aided diagnosis. Scientific site with many publications provided by the authors.
American Academy of Dermatology: ABCDs of Melanoma Detection - Look for Danger Signs in Pigmented Lesions of the Skin.
Diagnosis of Melanoma - How to Recognize a Melanoma. Created as a tutorial for medical students.
The Melanoma Foundation - This foundation was established by the Univ. of Sydney in Australia to foster the prevention, research, and treatment into melanoma and related skin cancers.
Canadian Melanoma Foundation - Offers contact information for donation to the Canadian Melanoma Foundation.
Melanoma CancerLinksUSA - General information, suggested reading, prevention, treatments, clinical trials, and a message board.
How is Melanoma Treated - Treatment information from NCI for patients and general public. Written in lay language.
Northern California Melanoma Center - A central resource for information including ground breaking new protocols.
Melanoma Study Group - An interdisciplinary group of clinicians and scientists at the Mayo Clinic, developing new and more effective therapies for malignant melanoma. Offers details about the group and clinical trials.
Mole Melanoma Site - High quality photographs of melanomas, along with descriptive information intended to help people recognize the changes in moles and appearance of other skin lesions that could indicate malignant melanoma.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Melanoma Information - An increased awareness of melanoma and the importance of skin-cancer screening have allowed doctors to diagnosis a greater number of melanoma cases early.
National Melanoma Foundation - Information about this non-profit charity as well as the services offered. This is an interactive site for gathering accurate information, with physician review and learning more about this disease.
Vaccination Therapy for Melanoma - Information about a vaccination protocol, which takes advantage of the body`s own immune cells. Includes references, a treatment schedule, side effects, costs, links and contact details.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Melanoma - Learn about new melanoma treatment procedures and clinical trials as well as skin cancer prevention and screening options. Explore information about ocular melanomas.
Malignant Melanoma - Links to current articles on research and treatment of melanoma.
Ocular Melanoma Hub - Links to clinical trials, research programs, abstract and full text articles.
Ocular Melanoma Metastatic to the Liver - This extensive information is the result of the author's research about a cancer which afflicted a family member. Includes directeion about where to look for answers; and what questions to ask.
Weizmann Institute of Science: Genetic Change in Jewish Melanoma - Scientific research paper describes the molecular genetics research of the inherited condition in Jews, as presented by the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel.
The Cancer Information Network: Melanoma - A physician guided site provides information and resources for melanoma patients and general public.
National Cancer Institute Melanoma Directory - Information geared for patients from the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Net.
Focus On Melanoma - Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the condition.
Melanoma and Carcinoma Skin Cancer - Provides information about these conditions.
Understanding Malignant Melanoma - Online booklet from support group CancerBACUP addressing the causes and treatments for malignant melanoma.
International Health News - Comprehensive review of link between melanoma, skin cancer, and use of suncreens.
Melanoma: Watch Your Back - Like many cancers, early diagnosis is an important factor for prognosis and treatment of melanoma. Worrisome spots or those that are changing in size, shape, and/or color as well as lesions that are persistently bleeding or itching should be examined by a trained medical professional skilled at diagnosing skin lesions.
Melanoma Patients' Information Page Bulletin Board - Message board for melanoma patients and their caregivers.
Melanoma Chat Room - Chat real time with other melanoma patients and caregivers. Hosted sessions weekly. Must have java enabled browser to participate
Billy's Foundation - William S. Graham Foundation for Melanoma Research.
Patrick Brown Melanoma Foundation - Offers events, information, donations and contact details. Also some data as to how the organization came to be and their mission which is - awareness, prevention and cure.
Peter's Fund Racer - Information about the snow skiing race held yearly in March to raise money for melanoma skin cancer research, Vermont Respite House and Sugarbush Ski Patrol, Vermont.
North Texas Myeloma Support Group - Explore and discuss the treatment options and to give patients and their loved ones the support and information needed to live longer, stronger lives. Includes resources, news and contact details.
Kate's Foundation for Melanoma Awareness and Research - Non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the dangers as well as providing financial support to the National Institute of Healths melanoma research program.
Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation - Non-profit organization providing information and support.
SHADE Foundation.org - The mission of the Curt and Shonda Schilling Melanoma Foundation is to eradicate melanoma through education and the promotion of sun safety.
Laura's Memorial Page - This page is dedicated in the loving memory of Laura Knutson, devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend. She passed away at the age of 36 after a three year battle against melanoma.
Mike's Page - Mike Tustison Memorial Melanoma Page with resources for melanoma patients, loved ones and care givers who are searching for information on the latest available melanoma therapies.
Dan's Melanoma Page - Personal account of a 6 week introduction to melanoma. Includes a descriptions of the battle with the condition, the surgery that removed the melanoma, and related links.
Susan's Mucosal Melanoma Research - Mucosal melanoma information including that of clinical trials and treatment as related to my father, diagnosed in June 2000.
Wake Forest Cancer Center: Brain Tumor - Provides information in a links format about treatment for malignant or invasive tumors of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.
Virtual Trials: Brain Tumor - Clinical trials and noteworthy treatment for bsrain tumor.
Links for Brain Tumors - Collection of information in a links format with an emphasis on pediatric conditions.
Glioma Treatment - Introduction to brain tumor treatments as developed by Dr. Isaac Djerassi and others.
Neurology Channel: Brain Tumor - Provides overview information.
Center for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery - Provides information about the treatment of brain tumors and other neurological conditions using this technique.
BUPA: Brain Tumours - Fact sheet from this UK entity which addresses causes, symptoms and treatment of brain tumours. Available for download in Adobe Acrobat format.
Temodar: Patient Guide - Provides information about this treatment agent.
Johns Hopkins University: Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors - Outlines general information with emphasis on a specific treatment technique.
University of Chicago: Department of Neurology - Information on brain tumors and other related cancers. Contains useful information for patients and professionals.
Glioblastoma Multiforme Hub - Links to information and resources for glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
Veritas Medicine: Brain Tumor - Clinical trial listings and treatment information.
Hope Through Research: Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors - Informational booklet compiled by the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Familial Brain Tumor Registry - As developed and maintained by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
UCSF: Pediatric Neurological Surgery - Provides information about this department and related services at the University of California at San Francisco.
OnTumor: Brain Tumors - Provides general information in a fact sheet format with access to articles, links, treatment options and clinical trials.
The Cancer Information Network: Brain Tumor - Provides resources and information on brain tumor, its diagnosis and treatment.
Meningiomas and Benign Brain Tumors Homepage at MGH/Harvard - Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School provides information about neurosurgeons, referrals, guest book, links, and links to information about malignant brain tumors also.
National Cancer Institute - Brain Tumors - Offers information on brain tumor, its diagnosis, and treatment. Covers topics on both benign and malignant adult and pediatric brain tumors.
Glioblastoma Database & Newsletter - Resource providing an organized selection of bibliographical references, as well as a newsletter concerning research information about this condition.
American Brain Tumor Association: Dictionary - Provides definition of related medical terms.
National Brain Tumor Foundation - Presents general information, addressing such topics as types, symptoms and treatment.
The Neuro-Oncology Branch - Describes the workings of this division of the U.S. National Cancer Intitutes which is involved in research and which also treats children and adults with tumors of the central nervous system.
Brain and Nervous System Disorders Message Board - Forum for support, and to discuss information, concerns, and treatment options.
We Can - Los Angeles based support group for parents of children with brain tumors. Frequent, free meetings. Comprehensive phone and e-mail communication tree.
The Rory David Deutsch Foundation - The Rory David Deutsch Foundation is dedicated to raising money for medical research on brain tumors in children.
Brain Tumor Activism - Organization for people interested in the politics of brain tumors.
Meningioma Mailing List - Support for patients and care-givers. Offers joining instructions and options.
YASG: Young Adults Surviving Glioblastoma - A positive resource for brain tumor survivors.
Offering Support to Children And Relatives - OSCAR provides an ongoing support to the child and family of children with brain or spinal tumours. From the moment they walk in to the hospital through to hopefully many years on.
SDRT Astro Fund - Details about this charity which raises funds for the research, management and treatment of low grade gliomas.
The Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research - This not-for-profit entity includes information about its fundraising activities, as well as providing general information, links and access to data and sites to related clinical trials.
Michael T. Glass Glioblastoma Research Foundation - Funds research, offers support and encourages innovative ways to battle the condition.
James Crofts Hope Foundation - Gives an overview of the activities and long-term aims of this Australian entity, including information of interest to families of patients with brain cancer.
Beyond the Road's End - Free online book. True story of journey with glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor. Covers diagnosis, treatments, support, death and dying.
Another View on Brain Tumor - Making a Difference
Joy Ferguson's Brain Tumor Story - The story of brain cancer (brain tumor) gbm (giloblastoma multiforme) and its effects on the person and on the family. The hope and the despair that this disease causes.
Bauleke.com - a site where a Brain Tumor survivor lives... - This is Bauleke.com, where I, Roger Bauleke, have my pages. I am a seven-year survivor of a brain tumor, and want to stress how important research is.
Joanne - A Medical Journey - This is one woman's story of her courageous battle with brain cancer and the medical system.
Marg`s Journey - The web diary of a 54 year old woman diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumour
Living with a Malignant Brain Tumor-A Patients Survival Guide - The late Steve Depesa, a GBM patient, tells you all you need to know in laymans terms
Our Angel Shad - Our son Shad McKell and his battle against a cancerous brain tumor. With links to other pediatric cancer and memorial sites.
Kirra's astrocytoma brain tumour story - 18 month old Kirra's story after being diagnosed with a benign Astrocytoma Brain Tumour in her Cerebellum. MRI scans, links & updates.
Help Us With Any Information: Hyperphagical syndrome - We are looking for advice, suggestions, help and medical centers to solve the problem of a 13 years old boy who was operated on for a craniopharyngioma 7 years ago. The side effects are a "hyperphagical" syndrome (stealing money, running away from home to find food, etc.)
A Memorial to Faith Emily Altbush - A memorial site to a child who died in 2001 of a diffuse pontine glioma brain tumor. The parents have included a series of articles describing their daughter's illness and the lessons that they drew from this experience.
Kyla's Story - This is a site to keep family and friends updated on Kyla's courageous battle with the brain cancer called giloblastoma multiforme.
Austyn Miller: Brain Cancer - This 8 year old has been diagnosed with glioblastome multiforme; she's asking for private help and donations to help overcome the survival odds.
Kessia McConnell's site - A web site that describes the experiences of a family coping with the illness of their daughter who died in 2002 of a diffuse pontine glioma brain tumor.
Kelin's Story - Kelin's personal story about a battle with a pituitary brain tumor called a craniopharyngioma.
Chemoprevention: The Answer to Cancer? - Explains the concept, list agents and describe benefits of chemoprevention in regard to prevention and treatment.
Chemoprevention Research Group - The group at the University of Michigan is dedicated to cancer prevention clinical trials, including esophageal, colon and cervical cancer preventative studies.
Cancer Prevention Studies Branch - Plans, develops, and conducts intramural research, nutritional and chemoprevention interventions and trials, and develops methodologies for ascertaining study priorities and for assuring quality control in cancer research.
Your Cancer Risk: The Source on Prevention - The Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention developed this interactive site to estimate your risk of cancer and offer personalized tips for better health.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: Cancer Prevention - A division of the facility which attmepts to increase the ability to predict and prevent cancer through research, clinical service and educational programs.
Sun Protection Shop - Australian firm provides skin cancer information including about that of Melanoma, and a guide for skin care products which provide UV radiation protection cover.
My Experience with Skin Cancer: a Warning - Don't let it happen to you. It is not fun; see my experience firsthand.
CancerSafe - Commercial service offering a panel of serum markers with the aim of early detection.
Strang Cancer Prevention Clinic - Cancer prevention program since 1937. Located in New York City.
Carcinoid Cancer - Personal page from a patient suffering from carcinoid.
Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc. - This site provides comprehensive up to date information on carcinoid disease, diagnosis and treatment options. It is geared towards both the general public and health professionals and contains relevant peer review references and abstracts, links to other related sites and support groups.
Carcinoid Resources from the OncologyChannel - Information and resources on this condition from board-certified oncologists. Diagnosis and treatment information also.
Carcinoid Cancer for the Layperson - Written in everyday language with mainstream medical input. The author writes about the battle with the cancer and its treatment.
Capital Area Carcinoid Survivors - Patient-run support group for patients and caregivers in the eastern seaboard region of the U.S.
MEDLINEplus: Carcinoid Tumors - Information related to this neuroendocrine cancer is presented in a links format, and includes such topics as statistics, screening, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment from this U.S. National Library of Medicine resource.
Merck Manual: Carcinoid Syndrome - Information for doctors from this online textbook.
FPnotebook: Carcinoid Syndrome - Information in note form with links to other relevant pages.
General Practice Notebook - Carcinoid tumours - Clinically-oriented information.
Eye Cancer Network - An educational site for patients with eye cancer and the health professionals who care for them. Information on eye tumors including retinoblastoma, choroidal melanoma, iris tumors, conjunctival tumors, and orbital tumors.
MEDLINEplus: Eye Cancer - Updated information about ocular cancer from National Library of Medicine.
Cancer Group Insititute: Eye - Provides overview information in an understandable format.
Eyecancerinfo.com - Provides information about the diagnosis and treatment of orbital, conjunctival and eyelid tumors. By the ocular oncology service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Me and My Orbit - My story of surviving eye cancer plus information on ocular prosthetics.
Mike's Life with Retinoblastoma - One parents account and knowledge of retinoblastoma.
CancerNet: Retinoblastoma - Information and resources for retinoblastoma.
The Retinoblastoma Society - A national charity offering support and information to people with retinoblastoma and their families.
Solutions by Sequence - Retinoblastoma research, testing and information.
GeneClinics: Retinoblastoma - Describes the genetic connection to the development of retinoblastoma.
The National Retinoblastoma Research and Support Foundation - Organize a network of local support groups that will disseminate knowledge and assurance to families dealing with the emotional pain and anxieties related to having a child diagnosed with retinoblastoma.
Daren's Retinoblastoma Page - A parent's thoughts and feelings about living with and dealing with a childhood cancer-Retinoblastoma.
Retinoblastoma Hub - Links to research articles, overviews, images and abstracts.
Merck Manual: Retinoblastoma - Information on an intraocular tumour from this online textbook.
General Practice Notebook - Retinoblastoma - Clinically-oriented information.
FPnotebook: Retinoblastoma - Information in note form for clinicians.
Canadian Retinoblastoma Society - Official resource which provides information aimed at parents and professionals regarding treatments available to combat this condition, with a specific focus on Canada.
Retinoblastoma International - Information about the disease for parents and professionals, including warning signs. Lobbies worldwide for early eye exams for newborn babies.
Bay Area Tumor Institute - Research, education and care are provided for by this non-profit resource located in Oakland, California.
Montgomery Cancer Center - Specializing in hematology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, imaging, and related research. Located in Montgomery, Alabama.
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center - Providing patients, researchers and investigators with the latest in news and treatments, this facility is a university affiliated comprehensive cancer center. Located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Center for Molecular Medicine - A cancer treatment center in Garden City, Long Island, New York that uses the techniques of Dr. Stanley Order and Dr. Wayne Court. Outlines treatment options for patients.
Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center - This Durham, North Carolina university affiliate promotes efforts to understand, prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
New England Medical Center: Cancer Center - Teaching and research hospital, affiliated with Tufts University. Includes a physician directory, patient support group data, information about clinical trials and list of clinical specialties. Located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior - Diagnostic and treatment facility serving regions of British Columbia, Canada. Online information includes a local map, and what to expect on the first visit.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America - An affiliated group of treatment facilities found in many areas of the U.S. Provides information about radiation therapy, chemotherapy, radiation oncology and alternative treatment options. Location and contact details provided.
Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center - Integrative care model: medical oncologists working together with naturopathic doctors and Chinese medicine practitioners in Washington state. The philosophy of this approach and contact details are provided.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Information and resources concerning a number of tumors from this comprehensive cancer treatment facility as designated by the NCI and affiliated with the University of Texas. Located in Houston, Texas. Contact details provided.
University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center - Offers multidisciplinary clinics and clinical trials based upon the latest research, experimental therapeutics, and medical physics. Facility is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
Western Washington Cancer Treatment Center - Diagnostic and treatment facility located in Olympia, Washington.
Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Cancer institute located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Offers diagnostic, treatment, clinical trial and support services. Contact details provided.
Texas Cancer Institute - Cancer treatment and research center at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston, Texas. Provides patient information as well as offering a services overview. Gives contact details.
Arizona Cancer Center - Comprehensive cancer center located at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson.
University of Pittsburgh: Brain Tumor Center - Affiliated with the Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, this institution provides diagnosis and treatment services for brain cancer. Located in the state of Pennsylvania.
Oncology Center of Central Baltimore - Cancer treatment facility in Maryland. Provides location and contact details.
Penrose Cancer Center - Colorado Springs, Colorado facility which provides oncology care. Contact details given.
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute - A comprehensive cancer center located in Pennsylvania. Offers cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Provides access to support and community and outreach services.
Falk Brain Tumor Center - Information about pediatric brain tumors and their treatment at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Borooah Cancer Institute - A regional center for cancer research and treatment located in the north-eastern Indian city of Guwahati.
MedStar CancerCare - Cancer treatment for patients in the greater Maryland and District of Columbia areas. Contact details provided.
Cedars-Sinai Oncology Program - Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for cancer patients from this Los Angeles area medical center.
Evansville Cancer Center - Provides information about radiation and medical oncology. The facility is located in Indiana. Contact details given.
Yakima Regional Cancer Care Centers - Multi-site physician-owned facilities offering diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials in the Central Washington state towns of Sunnyside, Prosser, Ellensburg, and Cle Elum.
St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center - Information about this New York City facility and its services.
Pelican Center - Offers surgery for cancers in the pelvic region. Based at the National Health Service, North Hampshire Hospital and affiliated with the private Hampshire Clinic, the facility is located in Basingstoke, England.
Virginia Mason Medical Center: Cancer Institute - Seattle, Washington facility providing a wide array of oncology diagnostic, treatment and support services.
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital: Cancer Care Center - Provides a range of services to patients and their families. Located in Richmond, Virginia.
Jewish Hospital: Lung Cancer Center - Louisville, Kentucky facility providing medical care for patients with tumors of the thoracic region.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center - A multi-site community owned oncology facility located in Louisiana.
Karmanos Cancer Institute - Comprehensive cancer center affiliated with Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Contact details provided.
Siteman Cancer Center - Facility and physician group affiliated with Washington University which provides comprehensive cancer care. Located in St. Louis, Missouri. Contact details given.
California Hematology Oncology Medical Group - A cancer center located in Los Angeles which offers traditional and complementary medicine.
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center - A University of North Carolina affiliate providing information about its facility, services, oncology treatment programs, clinical trials and psychosocial support programs. Located in Chapel Hill, NC.
Hendrick Medical Center - Information about this Abilene, Texas cancer facility, as well as links to related news and articles.