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CancerNet-National Cancer Institute

Produced by the National Cancer Institute, this site provides information on types of cancer; treatment options; clinical trials; genetics, causes, risk factors and prevention; testing; coping and support resources.
Site is also available En Español

Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Nutrition in Cancer Care

MedlinePlus & MedlinePlus en Español

Health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine, with extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 700 diseases, conditions and wellness.

Cancer
Cancer Alternative Therapy
Cancer Chemotherapy


People Living With Cancer

People Living with Cancer, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. The site provides information on more than 85 types of cancer, clinical trials, coping, side effects, a Find an Oncologist database, patient support organizations.


Office of Cancer Complementary & Alternative Medicine

The Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) was established to coordinate and enhance the activities of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with regard to complementary and alternative medicine.


National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

A division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that focuses on preventing premature death and disability from chronic diseases and promoting healthy personal behaviors.

Cancer Prevention and Control
Cáncer en Español
Health Disparities: Minority Cancer Awareness

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community- based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.


Clinical Trials.gov

ClinicalTrials.gov links patients to medical research and provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.


Lab Tests Online

Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.



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