Cancer
Cancer can affect a person in a variety of physical and emotional ways, and when you're faced with such a serious issue, you want to find the facts. Use the Cancer Web Guide to answer many of the questions you may have about cancer and direct you to the other medical and emotional support you need.
Expand All Guide SectionsCancer Overview
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you'll find yourself wading through a ... read more »
Cancer Types
There are many cancer types, and many areas of the body that this disease can ... read more »
Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can range from conventional to alternative, and you can learn about many of these treatments on the Web. Whatever approach you're considering, make sure to discuss your feelings and questions with a qualified medical professional.
Insights for Cancer Treatment
- For information about top-ranked hospitals, see this review from U.S. News & World Report. Search by hospital name in the A-Z index, or by specialty.
- Some of the sites we recommend here have a "key questions to ask" section, which can help you learn the important questions you should ask your doctor about your cancer treatment.
Top Sites for Cancer Treatment
To learn what to do after your diagnosis ...
The Cancer Information Network
emphasizes the steps cancer patients need to take after their initial cancer diagnosis. Learn how to understand your cancer prognosis, what questions to ask your doctor and about different types of cancer therapy.
For conventional and alternative cancer treatments ...
Chemotherapy.com
talks about what chemotherapy is and how it treats some types of cancer. The "Tools and Resources" area has informative articles on managing health insurance, recouping medical expenses on tax returns and organizational tools you might consider using during your cancer treatment.
By My Side
discusses the side effects and effective management of chemotherapy. From the "Cancer Treatment Information" page, you can find information about why chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are used to treat cancer. Also check the "Chemotherapy Side Effects" and the "Managing Side Effects" pages for advice about dealing with chemotherapy treatment. The "By My Side Support Network" link takes you to a registration for a chemotherapy newsletter and to a live phone support link.
Moores UCSD Cancer Center
provides information about complementary and alternative cancer therapies. Note that a lot of information at this site is specific to patients using the Moores facility but it is possible to request an appointment at Moores Cancer Center online.
For cancer medication and nutrition information ...
Office of Oncology Drug Products
is a site from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designed to provide information about cancer and approved cancer drug therapies. Find information on new drug product approvals, and publications and presentations of interest.
Nutrition.gov
provides a great deal of general and specific information on food and nutrition. Visit "Nutrition and Health Issues" link to learn how nutrition corresponds with the prevention and management of certain medical conditions, including cancer.
For cancer research and clinical trials ...
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
assists cancer patients, members of the medical community and patient advocates in finding and/or participating in clinical trials for cancer treatments. For each of these three groups, you'll find a toolkit of information to help locate clinical trials (and notify patients, if applicable).
Association of Cancer Online Resources
(ACOR) is a collection of online communities providing timely information about cancer. The "Clinical Trials" page teaches readers how to find a clinical trial, answers frequently asked questions about clinical trials and provides information necessary to understand how new cancer drugs are developed.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
focuses more on the research aspects of cancer and other diseases. The "Our Research" page provides a list of cancers and other disorders that the Center studies. The clinical trials search available from the "Our Research" page locates clinical trials conducted at the Fred Hutchinson Center, the University of Washington and Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center.
Find a Cancer Center
Finding a cancer center is going to be one of the most important decisions you ... read more »
Cancer and Health Insurance
Juggling cancer and health insurance issues can feel overwhelming. The Web has ... read more »
Childhood Cancer
Hearing that your child has cancer can be frightening news. You might find yourself wondering how ... read more »
Cancer Support
Whether you're coping with a recent cancer diagnosis, seeking support during treatment or you're a ... read more »
Life After Cancer
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis, treatment regimens and support issues all play major roles in your ... read more »
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