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We are often asked where to find reliable and
comprehensive information about cancer and blood diseases on the
web. There are thousands of sites offering useful information. We
have listed some of the best sites here. Just click on a link to go
there. Thanks to our many visitors for their
site
suggestions.
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Sites covering multiple
diseases & topics:
Cancer.gov
Comprehensive cancer
information covering diagnosis, treatment, detection, prevention,
clinical trials, and much more. Some of the information can be
quite detailed and technical.
American Society of Clinical Oncology
(ASCO)
ASCO has compiled an exhaustive set of links
to just about anything you care to research about malignant disease.
OncoLink
From the University of
Pennsylvania. An excellent web resource for general cancer
information.
NCCN
The National Comprehensive Cancer
Network.
People
Living with Cancer
A service of ASCO. Easy to
understand cancer information that is accurate, up-to-date and
oncologist reviewed.
Sites focused on one
disease or topic:
Chemotherapy Information from Memorial Sloan
Kettering
Information about various
chemotherapy drugs and biologic agents. Find out how they work,
their side effects, potential complications and other useful
information.
International Myeloma
Foundation
Dedicated to improving the quality of life
of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a
cure. In-depth information, support groups, forums, seminars,
research & more.
Multiple Myeloma Research
Foundation
Information & research about
myeloma
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Research and support about Hodgkin's Disease and
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
A large site providing information and links about
leukemias and lymphomas.
National Lymphedema
Network
Information about lymphedema and treatment
methods.
Blood
Diseases:
Platelet Disorders Support
Association
"Enhancing the lives of patients with ITP
(Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura) and other platelet disorders"
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International
Foundation
Education and Research about Aplastic
anemia and Myelodysplasitic Disorders.
American Porphyria
Foundation
Information about Porphyria, a rare
disorder of hemoglobin metabolism.
Histiocytosis Association of
America
A rare blood disease caused by an excess of
white blood cells called histiocytes
National Hemophilia
Foundation
Information about relatively rare
disorders of blood clotting.
National Marrow Donor
Program
Information about the National Bone Marrow
Donor Program. How to join, volunteer, and info about the
screening process.
Alternative
Therapies':
Complementary
and Alternative Medicine
Reference pages about
healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies used in addition to,
or instead of, traditional treatments.
Quackwatch
Information from a watchdog group that attempts to uncover
fraudulent health practices and remedies.
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additional sites that you think should be mentioned, please let us
know. Send your comments to our Webmaster at suggestions@OrlandoOncology.com.
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