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Cancer

Web Sites

  • National Cancer Institute
    The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service provides unbiased information in understandable language about specific types of cancer, as well as information on state-of-the-art care and the availability of clinical trials. Information is available via telephone (1-800-4-CANCER).
  • American Cancer Society
    Provides information by audience: patient, family and friends; survivors; information seekers; ACS supporters; and professionals
  • Cancer Care, Inc.
    CancerCare is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling, education, information and referral and direct financial assistance.
  • Your Disease Risk
    Within their expanded site you can find "Your Cancer Risk", which estimates your risk of cancer and provides personalized tips for prevention. The site was created by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention.

Pittsburgh Resources

  • UPMC Cancer Centers
    A web site dedicated to cancer information for the patient, information about the services that UPMC offers cancer patients, and information about clinical trials.
  • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)
    A site that presents many of the research activities at UPCI and describes the academic, educational and institutional environment of the cancer center.
  • West Penn Allegheny Health System: Cancer Care
    The web site provides coverage of the following topics: Breast Cancer, Clinical Cancer Genetics Program, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, IMRT, Interstitial Breast Implantation, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Neuro-Oncology, Ovarian, Cervical and Uterine Cancers, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Oncology, and Surgical Oncology.

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Subject LC Classification
Cancer RC 261-271

Selected Books

Bernay, Toni
When It's Cancer: The 10 Essential Steps to Follow After Your Diagnosis

A guide for patients and families, this book covers the many aspects of living with cancer, including medical, financial, emotional and much more.
qRC263.B45 2006

Author
Cancer Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Major Forms and Stages of Cancer

Edited by Karen Bellenir
The Sourcebook is a comprehensive guide to the various types of cancer.
rRC263.C294 2007

Coleman, C. Norman
Understanding Cancer: A Patient's Guide to Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment

Cancer information presented as a step-by-step guide for the patient and family.
RC263.C64 2006

Quick Facts Advanced Cancer: What You Need To Know Now

American Cancer Society experts presents information for management and treatment of advanced cancer.
RC263.Q53 2007