Links and Resources

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
This site provides information on ACS programs and events. It lists local ACS Chapters and comprehensive
information about prevention options, diagnosis and treatment.

National Cancer Institute
http://www.nci.nih.gov
The National Cancer Institute conducts and supports cancer research. There is extensive information on this web site about the NCI and its programs. A valuable section of the site called "CancerNet" contains a wealth of information about cancer, treatment options, detection, prevention, genetics, supportive care, clinical trials, and a kids’ page.

OncoLink
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu
OncoLink is a project of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. It is an excellent source of the latest and most newsworthy developments relating to cancer research and treatment. Oncolink provides extensive articles and references from all the major news organizations, cancer-related journals, and cancer-related newsletters. It is a very comprehensive source of cancer information, providing "one-stop-shopping" for cancer-related research. OncoLink also has a search index at the bottom of the first page.

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
http://www.nabco.org
NABCO is a network of more than 375 organizations providing detection, treatment and care to people affected by breast cancer. This web site provides information, assistance and referral to anyone with questions about breast cancer, as well as links to other web sites.

Breast Cancer News
http://www.breastcancer.net
This is a free service you can subscribe to that will send e-mail updates of current news about breast cancer treatment, prevention, and genetics.

Susan G. Komen Foundation
http://www.komen.org
This organization’s mission is to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.

Susan G. Komen Foundation Cancer Information
http://www.breastcancerinfo.com
This site provides information from breast cancer advocacy groups.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
http://www.facingourrisk.org
FORCE is a nonprofit organization for women at high risk for cancer, and for members of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present. This web site is a helpful resource for anyone who knows she is at risk, who wonders whether she might be at risk, or who cares about issues and concerns related to cancer.

Mamm Magazine
http://www.mamm.com/resources
A selected list of organizations and websites that offer information and/or services, ranging from lists of open clinical trials to insurance advice. It is aimed at women recently diagnosed with breast or reproductive cancer, but is a resource for all.

The National Breast Cancer Coalition
http://www.natlbcc.org
The mission of NBCC is the increase appropriations for high quality, peer reviewed breast cancer research, to increase access for all women to high quality care and breast cancer clinical trials, and to increase the influence of women living with breast cancer in the decision making that impacts all issue surrounding breast cancer.

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
http://www.yme.org
Y-ME is committed to providing information and support to anyone touched by breast cancer. The web site has facts about breast cancer, frequently asked questions, BSE information, a kids’ corner, articles from their newsletter, and publication ordering information.

Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)
http://www.sgo.org
The SGO is a non-profit, international organization of obstetricians and gynecologists specializing in gynecologic oncology. Its purpose is to improve the care of women with gynecologic cancer, to raise standards of practice in gynecologic oncology and to encourage research. The site includes a list of physician members.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
http://www.ovarian.org/nocc.shtml
Ovarian cancer survivors founded the NOCC to gain national recognition for ovarian cancer. The web site is in development, but currently offers information on NOCC and their toll-free information service, a discussion forum, education, resources and a newsletter.

Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
http://rpci.med/buffalo.edu/clinic/gynonc/grwp.html
This page provides general information and links about ovarian cancer, with an emphasis on familial (hereditary) ovarian cancer. You can find descriptions of ovarian cancer, statistics, risk factors and support services.

Ovarian Cancer Links
http://www.ovarian.org/m2b/m2n.shtml
This web page was designed to help ovarian cancer patients gather information and resources in an easy, uncomplicated fashion. The site includes links to information from NCI, NIH, medical centers, OncoLink, ACS and others, all well-organized by subject. Topics include overviews of ovarian cancer, medical professionals who treat this disease, support services, chemotherapy and medications, screening and diagnostic tests, as well as legal, financial and insurance information.