Resources for More Information: General Cancer Information
You can find tips on the internet to help you during and after your cancer treatment. You want to make sure what you are reading is true. OncoLink finds these websites to be up-to-date and reliable.
Learn more about using the Internet to learn about your cancer.
OncoLink
Offers comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, cancer treatments, support, coping, and survivorship information. We update information regularly and provide information at various levels, from introductory to in-depth.
The American Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education. The website has tons of helpful, reliable information. The ACS also maintains a national database of patient support services, support groups, and resources.
Imerman’s Angels
Provides one-on-one peer support among cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers.
Cancer Hope Network
Provides one-on-one support to people undergoing treatment for cancer and to their families through training individuals who have recovered from cancer and matching them with cancer patients currently undergoing a similar experience
http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/
Cancer and Careers
Empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace by providing expert advice, interactive tools, and educational events.
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Provides timely, comprehensive, oncologist-approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Joe’s House
Lists various types of lodging throughout the United States that are near hospitals and treatment centers. Details on each lodging facility are available with information on amenities, rates, and reservation methods and requirements.
Cancer Support Community
An international non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and education programs for people affected by cancer.
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
CancerCare
Provides free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer.
National Cancer Institute – Support Services
NCI information specialists are available to help answer your cancer-related questions. http://www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis