American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/
The theme is hope, progress, answers.Tells about the ACS, including local chapters,
events and programs, what's in the news, publications and information resources,
and how to join the fight against cancer.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.candlelighters.org/
CCCF is an international, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Their mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children of cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.
Childhood Cancer Web Ring
http://www.kidswithcancer.com/main/webring/
An internet support network for kids with cancer and their families. This free
program allows registered families to connect to one another's home pages without
using a search engine. This home page lets visitors connect to a randomly selected
Ring page.
Families of Children with Cancer Home Page
http://www.interlog.com/~fcc/
Contains links to other sites, newsgroups, internet mailing lists, and an internet
chat room, as well as information about this volunteer-run charitable organization.
HelpCureKids Web - National Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.nccf.org/
Information about the NCCF, facts about childhood cancer, inspiring stories of
patients, news & events, clinical trials, and links to other resources.
"The Miracle Kids" (Pages Dedicated to Kids with Cancer)
http://www.themiraclekids.com
Link to http://www.themiraclekids.com,
a site that shares stories and information (memorials, disease histories, marrow
donor drives, etc.) about children affected by cancer.
The Kids with Cancer Resource Website - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
http://www.kidswithcancer.com/
Created by parents of children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Mission statement:
to provide accurate information, resources, support, and links to reliable, relevant
information concerning your child's cancer. Includes message forums, kidsí section,
mail lists, discussion group, feedback section and more.
KidsHome at the National Cancer Institute
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/occdocs/KidsHome.html
This site is for children with cancer, HIV, and other illnesses. It includes art
work, poems, stories, and ideas from children who visit the site. Information for
parents is available here also.
National Cancer Institute
http://www.nci.nih.gov/
The latest cancer research, both sponsored by NCI and by others. The Cancer Information
Service can help answer your cancer-related questions.
National Cancer Institute's CancerNet Cancer Information
http://wwwicic.nci.nih.gov/
Contains information about cancer. Information on this site is reviewed by oncologists
for accuracy and is organized into three categories: for patients, for health professionals,
and for basic researchers. Spanish available.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivors Guide to Cancer Resources
http://www.access.digex.net/~mkragen
A guide to assist patients, caretakers, and others interested in using the internet
to find information about cancer. Includes a menu to guide searches (basic research,
support, clinical trials, cancer by types).
Office of Rare Diseases: Education and Support Organizations
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/ord/p_org.htm
A list of links to a variety of organizations that provide cancer information
and resources, including genetics issues.
OncoLink, The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource
http://cancer.med.upenn.edu/
OncoLink is an information resource for health care personnel as well as cancer
patients and their families. It is a source of current research and publications
in the field of oncology.
Pediatric Branch, National Cancer Institute Home Page
http://wwwicic.nci.nih.gov/pedpage/PedBrHomeR.html
The Pediatric Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute provides treatment
to patients who participate in clinical trials. This site explains the clinical trials
and protocols for pediatric cancer research. Also shows how to visit the pediatric
branch and refer patients for treatment.