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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.

Cancer 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 ... read more »

Find a Cancer Center

Finding a cancer center is going to be one of the most important decisions you make when you or a loved one faces cancer. You can learn much about a hospital's treatment programs by visiting its Web site. In this section, we've included some of the best.

Insights for Finding a Cancer Center

  • There are many well-established cancer treatment centers in the United States, and we've included just a few in this guide as a sample. If the facilities we've listed here aren't close to you, try typing "cancer treatment center" and your city or state into your favorite search engine to find a closer facility. Your doctor may be able to recommend good treatment centers as well.

Top Sites for Finding a Cancer Center

For general cancer treatment centers ...
Cancer Treatment Centers of America specialize in treating many different types of cancer. Find information on the types of cancer treated, hospital locations and cancer treatments.
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center explains treatment options for several types of cancer (select your type of cancer from the dropdown menu in the middle of the homepage). Click the "Patient Care" tab to make an appointment at Sloan-Kettering, find treatment center locations and find a doctor at Sloan-Kettering. The "Cancer-Related Resources on Other Web Sites" option directs you to resources to help manage your cancer.
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center discusses the cancer treatment options and patient services offered at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Check the "Care Centers and Clinics" page to learn about specific departments that treat different types of cancer.
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The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center. Use the "For Our Patients and Families" link to make an appointment at the Kimmel Center and to find contact information for the specialty centers and clinics at Johns Hopkins.
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For children's cancer treatment centers ...
Seattle Children's Hospital isn't specifically focused on cancer, but does provide a full range of care for cancer and blood disorders. Find information on their cancer program, the conditions treated and more.
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The Children's Hospital of the University of Colorado provides accessible resources about the cancer treatment program at this facility. Review the specialized treatment programs available, find a doctor and request an appointment online.
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Texas Children's Hospital contains a cancer center and hematology service page discussing the treatment programs and centers available. Find logistical information such as making an appointment at Texas Children's Hospital, arranging housing, and maps and driving directions.
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UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital has a Hematology/Oncology page that links to a variety of treatment and cancer center information. Learn about the physicians at the Rainbow Babies facility and request an appointment. This site has a unique "Ask a Question" feature that allows you to fill in a short form to submit a question to the Rainbow Babies hospital.
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a very thorough "Patients & Parents" section with a specific focus on children being treated at St. Jude. The "Medical Terminology & Drug Database" section can be helpful to anyone doing research.
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