Helpful Websites & Resources

American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org
Includes links to clnical trials and patient support groups

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov
The government's latest information on public health and communicable diseases is posted here.

Chamber of Commerce: http://www.lancasterchamber.com
The Lancaster Cancer Center is a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Family Doctor: http://www.familydoctor.org
Straightforward geenral information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov
A health library available in English and Spanish, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com
Offers online tools to help guide treatment decisions.

Medem: http://www.medem.com
A partnership among medical societies to foster doctor-patient communication.

Medline Plus: http://medlineplus.gov
The National Library of Medicine's comprehensive health-informational portal.

National Cancer Institute: http://www.cancer.gov
Provides clinical details about every type of cancer and the latest treatments.

WebMD: http://www.webmd.com
A forprofit news and information service with interactive activities.

There are a wide array of treatments available for fighting cancer. The following information and links are from the National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) and offer patients a brief understanding of each type of treatment your doctor may prescribe.

Caring Bridge: http://www.caringbridge.org
Site that helps patients and caregivers stay connected to friends and family. Basically it helps one create their own personal website.

The Family Caregiver: http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org
Interesting articles and a petition to sign for approval of a family caregiver US postage stamp.

National Health: http://nccam.hih.gov/health/atoz.htm
National health topics guide including sprituality and health.

Spritual Health: http://www.spirituality-health.com/spirit
Exploration of mind/body connection.

Health.com: http://www.health.com
Features more than 100 articles, videos and answers to health questions.

Medwatch: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch
Report any negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.

American Insitute of Stress: http://www.stress.org
The American Institue of Stress will give information and stress management techniques.

Remedy Life: http://www.remedyLife.com/ouch
Information on types and causes and research addressing pain mangement.

General Information

American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
Virtual Hospital: A digital library of health information
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
AMA Health Information
Dr. Koop
WebMD - Trustworthy, Credible, and Timely Health Information
www.Cancersource.com
Cancer Information and Cancer Prevention
Cancer Links
National Library of Medicine
Web Med
Mayo Clinic
Intelihealth
Medline Plus
Health Finder

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment
Helping Yourself During Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Radiotherapy
Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment

Support for the Patient and Family

Welcome To Hospice of Lancaster County
ACOR: General Information and Support Groups On-line
AARP
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Lancaster County Caregivers Support Groups
Lancaster Meals on Wheels
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Mindful Yoga
Life Management Associates

Dietary Supplements

FDA/CFSAN - Tips For The Savvy Supplement User: Making Informed Decisions And Evaluating Information

Hematology

An Introduction to Hematology
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Center

Clinical Trials

National Cancer Institute -- Clinical Trials
Cancer Trials

Others of Interest

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Susan Love, MD
The Breast Clinic
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
Ovarian Cancer Support
Lymphedema