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The amount of cancer information, support groups and other resources available via the Internet can be overwhelming. The small resource section is no means exhaustive. We have organized the links by 'who you are' in hopes of saving you time and frustration. The point is to be immediately useful.

If you have sites that you'd like to recommend, we'd welcome a link and short description. SP = Spanish version available

Cancer Patients

http://cancer.gov/

National Cancer Institute's authoritative site, good starting point for understanding treatment options. Emphasis on communication of research, funding and clinical trials.

http://www.gildasclub.org/resourcedirectory/

A comprehensive directory from Gilda's Club (Gilda Radner, the wonderful comedian, made famous by Saturday Night live). Organized by type of cancer, emphasis on community and personal support. SP

http://www.cancercare.org

Well organized, links to links, this site has some sound overall advice. Free professional counselling and education modules. Emphasis on Listing NY, NE organizations and companies that can offer some financial support directly to patients, for specific expenses. SP

http://www.ucsfbreastcarecenter.org

While specific to breast cancer, the 'Self Care and Recovery' section has specific information about hydration and nutrition, easy to use for any patient. Emphasis on breast cancer treatment and recovery.

http://www.cancer.com

"A comprehensive listing of credible webs sites for those whose lives are touched by cancer." Like a library where it is easy to find what you are looking for…however, the same resources seem to be offered for various categories selected.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_3_2X_Related_Web_Sites.asp

An extensive master list of cancer related websites, well organized and up to date. An excellent starting point.

http://www.oncolink.org/about/article.cfm?id=16

Comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances.

Caregivers

See Patient Listings for medical, clinical information resources, below are caregiver specific.

http://www.caregiver.org/

While focused on California, the 'Care and Services' section has practical advice for all caregivers (and families) raising some issues before they become emergencies. Emphasis on practical issues, e.g. Medicare, locating in home services, etc.

http://www.acscsn.org/Talk_Shows_and_Stories/Caregiver/

Carecasts, or webcasts, well done by real people who have dealt with cancer as a caregiver or close family member. Extremely well organized so that a user can find the user can easily find the situation that most resembles their own. Emphasis on personal and emotional issues.

http://www.makoa.org/caregiver.htm

A master list of resource links from coping/support, homecare to death and dying. Not a starting point, but a good location to find sites that address specific issues.

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9030/9030.html

In conjunction with the Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information, the caregiver section has action oriented tips and articles. Organized to easily find information for specific situations, e.g. 'Caring for Yourself', 'Caring for Seniors'.

Weblogs - for medical professionals, with a techie side

Weblogs are individual's personal publications, so lots of comments. Blog topics reflect the author's personal interests so the material is often wide ranging and eclectic.

http://www.medlogs.com/

Medlogs is a weblog aggregator posting a wide range of medical news from various medical news sources.

http://www.medpundit.blogspot.com/

Commentary on medical news by a practicing physician. Like talking with your neighbour, if he happened to be a doctor.

http://www.romanvenable.net/index

An opinionated blogger, the medical liability section is very well done with graphics and layman's language.

http://radio.weblogs.com/0120454/ Wireless-Doc

An M.D. examines the state of wireless technology and medical applications.

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