Research Guides: Cancer: Consumer & Patient information

Organizations & Support Groups

American Cancer Society
National advocacy group for cancer patients. The site provides background and treatment information for patients and their families.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care is an organization that provides assistance free of charge to cancer patients. This site has information on support groups, financial assistance and cancer treatment.
Cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institutes' web site featuring information about a variety types of cancer, treatment options, screening, prevention and patient support.
Cancer.net
An information portal produced by the American Society of Clinical Oncology containing various information about coping, survivorship, etc.
Inside Cancer
Multimedia guide for the layperson. Includes animations on cancer biology, prevention and treatment. Provided by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
MedlinePlus: Cancer Topics
The National Library of Medicine's web site for consumers with links to health information from NIH and other sources. Each topic also includes a link to search MEDLINE.
Women's Cancer Network
A website devoted to gynecologic cancers, developed by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. Includes an interactive survey to help determine risk levels for certain types of cancer, a locator service for member physicians, and other useful links.