There are literally hundreds of Cancer information resources available on the internet today. These sources range from web sites and listserves, to online support groups and medical journals. Finding the most valuable and up to date information can often be time consuming and frustrating to say the least. The purpose of this site is to give a brief beginning to the search for Cancer information on the internet. This website lists some of the most popular general and up-to-date Cancer resources currently available. Many of the links provided will guide the beginning searcher to more detailed and specific information about individual types of cancer.

Cancer Related Organizations Medical Libraries & Databases     Online Medical Journals Other Miscellaneous Resources

The September 1996 issue of Scientific American devoted its entire issue to What You Need to Know About Cancer. The authors ask "What exactly do you need to know?" The authors give two main facts: "First, that many cancers are highly preventable. Second, that the ability of medicine to detect and treat cancer, though still far from ideal, has progressed enough for patients to face their illness with greater optimism". The authors hope "that readers will come away from this issue with a greater sense that, armed with knowledge and courage, they can fight back against this disease". It's a must read for anyone interested in or dealing with cancer issues. The magazine won the Winner of the National Magazine Award for this issue!

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