The Wellness Community
Greater Miami

Links & Resources

General Links

Cancer Link - A new site that provides a variety of cancer-related web links such as menus on specific types of cancer, access to cancer-specific "chat rooms", and mailing lists.

CancerNet - A cancer information source maintaining lists of other sources as well as answers to FAQs.

National Cancer Institute - Another comprehensive on-line cancer information site, this site includes a PDQ site; search engines; information on clinical trials, national and international research, and proceedings.

OncoLink - Located at the University of Pennsylania Cancer Center, this site supports such listings as a disease-oriented menu with links to information about specific forms of cancer; financial information for cancer patients; announcements of upcoming conferences and meetings; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs); and references to information about ongoing clinical trials.

U.S. National Library of Medicine - A web page that includes valuable search tools, lists of recent proceedings and library catalogues, and access to a number of cancer-focused databases.

National Marrow Donors Program - This site provides information on the national marrow donors program as well as links to other cancer-related web pages.

Mediconsult.com - This site has general information and links for most types of cancer and provides information on treatments and nutrition.

Nutrition

American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR is the leading national cancer organization in the field of diet, nutrition, and cancer. Their site contains information on cancer and cancer prevention as well as current research and recipes for healthy eating.

Cancer Nutrition Center - Learn about the value of food in your fight for recovery from Carolyn Katzin, a certified nutrition specialist.

Drug Information & Clinical Trials

PharmInfoNet - Look up drug information and find out about new drug research and discoveries. Includes a Cancer Disease Center where you will find information on cancer research and treatment.

Center Watch Clinical Trials Listing Network - Search for clinical trials, find information about physicians and medical centers performing clinical research, and learn about drug therapies newly approved by the FDA.

Cancer Specific Sites

Cancer News on the Net - An Internet publication that provides articles on specific types of cancer and links to other cancer web sites.

American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Network - This site offers a list of books, brochures, and organizations dealing with breast cancer, as well as other resources.

Breast Cancer Answers - Located at the University of Wisconsin's Comprehensive Cancer Center, this site has links to stories about the latest breast cancer issues, including the relationship between birth-control pills and breast cancer, new forms of mammography, and appropriate levels of mammography screening for women ages 40 to 49.

Sapient Health Network - Sapient Health Network is an information service that provides up to date information for people with chronic or serious illnesses, including breast cancer and prostate cancer.

The Prostate Cancer InfoLink - This site provides information on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and support.

Prostate Cancer Resource Network - The PCRN is a charitable organization dedicated to providing information, hope, and encouragement to prostate cancer patients and their families.

American Brain Tumor Association - This site offers information about the newest treatments, links to clinical trial listings, physician information, and support services for brain tumor patients and families.

Ovarian Cancer Links - A collection of online links expressly for women with ovarian cancer and their support providers. Contains a wealth of information that people with any type of cancer can use.

National Kidney Cancer Association - A guide to the broad range of services for kidney cancer patients and their families, including free publications, latest research, and a "Survivors Gallery."

Wellness Community - The Wellness Community is now offering a facilitated on-line support group for women with breast cancer. For more information on the program click here



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Miami, FL 33143
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