›› Cancer Information
If you are looking
for reliable cancer information you need to look no further that the
internet. There are a number of sites that offer information on breast
cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, as well as other types
of cancer, including signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and
prognosis. The American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org has an
abundance of cancer information and links of interest that can guide
you to other cancer information resources. There are detailed guides
about different types of cancer, treatment options, various cancer
drugs, and how to get involved in groups promoting cancer awareness and
education. You can make donations by purchasing books and other
materials containing cancer information from the website as well.
Another good source for news about ongoing research and current cancer
information is the National Institute of Health’s cancer
research group, located online at www.cancer.gov. This is a great site
where you can locate cancer statistics, such as the prevalence of
various forms of cancer, as well as information regarding ongoing
clinical trials, results of previous research, how clinical trials are
conducted, and how to locate a clinical trial to participate in. This
site also has an extensive online dictionary with definitions for
various cancer terms and treatments, in addition to an in depth section
on medications used in cancer treatments as well as links to more
cancer drug information. Other reputable sites worth a visit are
www.oncolink.com sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer
Center, www.cancersociety.com, and the National Cancer
Institute’s Cancer Information Service at www.cis.nci.nih.gov.
If you are looking for cancer information from more personal sources,
say from real people who have cancer, then you may want to join an
online chat forum or local cancer support group. A few people have even
posted their experiences and thoughts on their own personal websites,
and you can visit with these folks via email as well. You may just have
something in common, and this could be a great way to learn more about
your situation and what to expect. Other good sources of cancer
information include your primary care physician or gynecologist for
various types of female concerns, including breast, cervical, ovarian,
and uterine cancers. If you are looking for cancer information on a
specific type, you can do a search just on that alone, which will
narrow down your results considerably. Hopefully, you or your loved
ones will never hear the diagnosis of cancer, but if you do, you know
that cancer information is easily accessible. Knowledge is power, get
it, and use it.
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A Healthy Dose of Good Advice
