Resources
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
American Institute for Cancer Research
We champion the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk. AICR offers a variety of services, from a Nutrition Hotline to healthy recipes to a special children's newsletter, all to help you eat and live more healthfully.
Cancer.Net
Cancer.Net brings ASCO's expertise (American Society of Clinical Oncology's) and resources to people living with cancer and those who care for and care about them. All the information and content on Cancer.Net was developed and approved by practicing oncologists and members of ASCO. Cancer.Net is made possible by the ASCO Cancer Foundation, which supports cutting-edge cancer research, education, and patient information.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Our mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted and easy to understand, in both English and Spanish. We make reliable health information available anytime, anywhere, for free.
National Cancer Institute
This website offers free, credible, and comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites. The information on this site is science-based, authoritative, and up-to-date. Medical experts, cancer researchers, and editors review the content before it is published to the website.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of 32 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education.
National Library of Medicine
The National Center for Biotechnology Information advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.
Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the premier organization of nutrition professionals in the United States. A dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is a group of dietitians who are members of the Academy whose work is in a particular area such as cancer or diabetes. The practice of oncology nutrition covers research, prevention, treatment, recovery, palliative care, and hospice.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches. The mission of NCCIH is to determine, through rigorous scientific investigation, the fundamental science, usefulness, and safety of complementary and integrative health approaches and their roles in improving health and health care.
Mesothelioma | Guide to Rare Cancer Caused by Asbestos Exposure
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The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com is the nation's most trusted mesothelioma resource. Our core purpose is advocacy, awareness, and connecting people to the best mesothelioma resources. For more than 15 years, we have built a community of top doctors, hospitals, experts, and survivors to help guide patients and their families.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Health Information | NCCIH (nih.gov)
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches. The mission of NCCIH is to determine, through rigorous scientific investigation, the fundamental science, usefulness, and safety of complementary and integrative health approaches and their roles in improving health and health care.
Herbs at a Glance | NCCIH (nih.gov)
Get health information on a variety of herbs. Herbs at a Glance is a series of brief fact sheets that provides basic information about specific herbs or botanicals—common names, what the science says, potential side effects and cautions, and resources for more information.