Cancer

American Cancer Society

Provides information on types of cancer, cancer statistics, cancer facts and figures and items in the news. There is also a directory of local chapters.

BreastCancer.Net

Contains news stories, links to articles, a directory of support groups and treatment centers, and links to breast cancer-related web sites.

Cancer Connect

This site has information for the newly diagnosed cancer patient, information on treatment options, finding clinical trials, cancer news, and many other relevant topics.

Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Recommended web sites from the Cancer Institute of New Jersey Resource & Learning Center.  This comprehensive listing includes specific cancer types and general cancer-related information on topics such as caregiving, cancer prevention, nutrition, fertility and advanced directives.

Clinical Trials - New Jersey Cancer Trial Connect

The Cancer Institute of New Jersey has put together this very useful site specifically to help people in NJ find clinical trials in the state that could benefit them. In addition to clinical trial information, this site has links to other cancer care organizations as well as general information about cancer treatments and coping with cancer.

HealthyNJ - Cancer

This site provides general information as well as New Jersey-specific resources. Scroll down to see specific cancer topics.

MedlinePlus - Cancers

Alphabetical listing of cancers and cancer therapies produced by the National Library of Medicine.

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center

This organization provides information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma, jobsite exposure to asbestos, and legal issues. There are also links to cancer centers throughout the United States, clinical trials, and physicians who are noted for treating mesothelioma. Visitors to the site can also send away for a free information packet.

National Cancer Institute

Includes information on cancer topics for patients and their families, the general public and health educators. Also provides information on clinical trials and new research.

New Jersey Office of Cancer Control and Prevention

Find cancer resources by N.J. county, as well as information on different types of cancers, cancer screening, and statistics, from the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services.

New Jersey Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan, 2008-2012

Report to the Governor from the Task Force on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment in New Jersey. Information in this report includes burden of cancer in New Jersey, site specific cancers, and the future of cancer control and prevention.

NOAH: Cancer

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) seeks to provide high quality, full text health information for consumers.

OncoLink

An oncology information resource from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Provides information on types of cancer, treatments, and coping. Also has continuing education modules, resources for nurses, and latest news.

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