American Cancer Society (ACS)

http://www.cancer.org — A nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Extensive site with information for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.  Access checked November 14, 2005.

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

http://www.asco.org/ –– ASCO's membership is composed of clinical oncologists representing all oncology disciplines (medical, surgical, and radiologic oncology) and subspecialties; physicians and healthcare professionals participating in approved oncology training programs; oncology nurses; and other health-care practitioners with a predominant interest in oncology. This site offers extensive resources including database and publications access.  Access checked November 15, 2005

Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW)

http://www.aosw.org/ –– This non-profit, international organization is dedicated to the enhancement of psychosocial services to people with cancer and their families. The site contains message boards and online courses.  Access checked November 15, 2005.

BreastCancer.org (Pain Section)

http://www.breastcancer.org/breast_cancer_pain.html –– This website section is for women affected by breast cancer and for whom overcoming pain can be a major part of dealing with the disease and its treatment. Access checked November 27, 2005.

Cancer Care

http://www.cancercare.org/ –– Nonprofit organization designed to provide free, professional counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help to cancer patients, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.  Access checked November 15, 2005.

CancerIndex (Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer)

http://www.cancerindex.org/ –– The aim of this site is to make it easier to find more specific information quickly by providing a comprehensive directory of cancer-related sites and pages. Access checked November 20, 2006.

Cancer Pain Education Resources

http://www.caper.tufts.edu/ –– A resource site for use by educators regarding cancer pain; includes problem based learning cases, syllabus, links, and resources for patients and families. Access checked January 16, 2006.

Cancer-Pain.org

http://www.cancer-pain.org –– A site for cancer pain patients and their caregivers detailing the various options available  for cancer pain treatment.  Access checked January 9, 2006.

Cancer Pain Management in Children

http://www.childcancerpain.org/ –– The design and development of this website and its contents were funded by a grant from the Texas Cancer Council as a resource focused on pain management for health professionals who care for children with cancer.  Access checked January 13, 2006.

Cancer Source

http://www.cancersource.com –– A site for cancer information and services providing support and education for patients and their families as well as professionals. Access checked February 27, 2007.

Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC)

http://iccnetwork.org/ — This organization at Baylor College of Medicine promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities, as well as underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories.  Access checked November 5, 2006.

Leukemia Society of America

http://www.leukemia.org/ –– The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. Site provides extensive information, including advocacy networking and free information.  Access checked November 15, 2005.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

http://www.mskcc.org –– The site offers comprehensive information on cancer treatments, patient care, research, education and training. Access checked February 27, 2007.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

http://www.nci.nih.gov — Component of NIH that regulates the National Cancer Program which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.  Access checked November 15, 2005.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)

http://www.canceradvocacy.org/ –– Advocating quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. NCCS believes in evidence-based advocacy for systemic changes at the federal level in how the nation researches, regulates, finances and delivers quality cancer care.  Access checked November 15, 2005.

Oncolink

http://www.oncolink.com/ –– This website was founded in 1994 by University of Pennsylvania cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals, and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Access checked November 30, 2005.

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

http://www.ons.org/ –– The largest professional oncology association of registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing. Information resources target both professionals and affected individuals.  Access checked November 15, 2005.

Supportive Care in Cancer

http://www.springer.com/sgw/cda/frontpage/0,,4-10073-70-1106235-0,00.html –– provides members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and all other interested parties with the most recent scientific and social information on all aspects of supportive care in cancer patients. Access checked November 26, 2005.

The Hypermedia Assistant for Cancer Pain Management (HACPM)

http://www.painresearch.utah.edu/cancerpain/ –– A resource for health care professionals addresses the management of pain in patients with cancer, providing a hypermedia implementation of the Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Cancer Pain; interactive tools to assist with managing pain in cancer patients, including a calculator for converting drug dosages, and an interactive dermatome map; plus, multimedia instructional tools including animated tutorials on the neurological processes involved in pain.  Access checked January 15, 2006.\

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