In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, we offer these helpful Cancer links to you:
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American Cancer Society: Widely recognized for its
information services and research programs, this society is a
nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization.
www.cancer.org
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AMC Cancer Research: This non-profit organization
focuses its attention on
important cancer research in the areas of causation and prevention,
nutrition, health communications, behavioral research, and community
studies.
www.amc.org
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American Institute for Cancer Research: This site
has news, frequent updates, free publications, and healthy lifestyle
tips to assist in the prevention and treatment of cancer.
www.aicr.org
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Association of Cancer Online Resources: This site
currently offers access to 99 electronic mailing lists and other cancer
related resources created by cancer advocacy organizations.
www.acor.org
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Canadian Cancer Society: This Society is a national,
community-based organization with over 220,000 volunteers whose mission
is to eradicate cancer and to improve the quality of life of people
living with cancer.
www.cancer.ca
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Cancer Guide: This site is dedicated to helping you
find the answers to your questions about cancer, and especially to
helping you find the questions you need to ask.
www.cancerguide.org
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The Cancer Research Foundation of America: This is a
national, non-profit health foundation that dedicates itself to the
prevention and early detection of cancer through scientific research and
education.
www.preventcancer.org
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Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention: A interactive
site that allows its visitors to evaluate their risk levels for certain
cancers by simply responding to a few questions. The site also contains
analysis of each cancer and the symptoms associated with each.
www.yourcancerrisk.harvard.edu
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International Cancer Alliance: This is a non-profit
organization that provides high-quality, focused, user-friendly, cancer
information to each patient as well as their physician on an on-going,
and person-to-person basis.
www.icare.org
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National Cancer Institute (NCI) Links
www.nci.nih.gov
o Cancer Information Services: This site is that
National Cancer Institute's link to the public, interpreting and
explaining research findings in a clear and understandable manner. Also
unique its personalized services offered in answering questions and
assisting when needed.
cis.nci.nih.gov
o Cancer Trials: The National Cancer Institute’s
comprehensive clinical trials site with current trial databases, news
about cancer research, and resources for those participating in trials.
cancertrials.nci.nih.gov
