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are a number of links and resources that we find very
valuable: |
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NEW!
Corporate Angels Network
www.corpangelnetwork.org |
If you
or someone you know needs to fly to a cancer treatment
facility, this tip is for you. The Corporate Angels Network
provides free transportation for cancer patients of all ages
to and from cancer treatment facilities. They do this by using
otherwise empty seats on corporate aircraft.
"Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable
organization in the USA whose sole mission is to ease the
emotional stress, physical discomfort and financial burden of
travel for cancer patients by arranging free flights to
treatment centers, using the empty seats on corporate aircraft
flying on routine business.... Thanks to the generous
cooperation of 500 of America’s top corporations, including
56 of the top 100 in the Fortune 500, Corporate Angel Network
has coordinated more than 17,000 flights since it’s founding
in 1981." |
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The
Breast Care Site
www.thebreastcaresite.com |
This
is one of the best sites we have found. They seek and post
great, informational articles on a huge variety of subjects
from before and after surgery to clinical trials... Click on
the Search button and try "ask the expert" to find
answers to the hardest questions. |
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| Cancer
Care, Inc. www.cancercare.org |
This
website supports the caregivers offering counseling, financial
and insurance information and education. This company is a
non-profit organization. They have a toll free number
800-813-4673. |
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| FORCE: Facing
Our Risk of Cancer Empowered www.facingourrisk.org |
In
the earliest stages of a cancer diagnosis people always ask,
"Where do we start?" This website is a GREAT place
to turn for all kinds of resources, in fact if you select the
Resource Guide from the menu on the right of the home page it
will take you to a comprehensive outline of who's, where's and
how's. We especially like the information on how to evaluate
the source of the information you are getting on the web and
the section on how to look at genetic testing. In the
Reciprocal Links section of the site you can link to 150 other
sites. |
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Harrison-Chevalier
h-c.com |
Offers
comprehensive customized seminars, workshops and consulting
services that are strategically designed and developed to
identify opportunities, quantify challenges, and eliminate
existing obstacles to increased profitability, productivity,
and market dominance. |
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LibLines
www.liblines.org |
Cards
created with messages of love, support, and encouragement in
the battle against breast cancer. LibLines is a non-profit
organization, their mission is to encourage and facilitate
open communication between breast cancer fighters and their
families and friends through targeted greeting cards. |
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MD
Anderson Cancer Center
mdanderson.com |
This
site is great for those who like the one on one communication
with other cancer patients. They try to match the cancer
patient or caregiver who has the same diagnosis and treatment.
They have a telephone support line, quarterly newsletter, and
community outreach groups. |
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| Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - About Herbs section www.mskcc.org |
The
About Herbs section of the Sloan-Kettering website provides objective information for
oncologists and healthcare professionals, including a clinical
summary for each agent and details about constituents, adverse
effects, interactions, and potential benefits or problems.
Evaluations of alternative or unproved cancer therapies also
are given. Our Integrative Medicine Service staff, led by an
oncology-trained pharmacist and botanicals expert, manages
this web site, which is continually updated as new information
becomes available.
A consumer version of each
monograph also is available to help you deal with the often
confusing claims made for over-the-counter products and
regimens. It is important to ask your doctor or another
qualified professional about possible interactions with your
specific medications before taking any supplements. Their
Additional Resources list provides further information.
Suggested by Laura
K., Boulder, Colorado |
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National
Cancer Institute
nci.nih.gov |
The
NCI website offers a toll free 800 number that anyone can call
to ask specific questions regarding their health. They offer a
Spanish language link. The website has listed detailed support
opportunities, as well as useful financial, insurance, and
hospice/home care information. This site has a wealth of
information. |
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| National
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship www.canceradvocacy.org |
This
is a great site for information for both the cancer patient
and caregivers. |
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National
Ovarian Cancer Coalition
www.ovarian.org |
This
is a great website! From teleconferences for those who have
questions about ovarian cancer to a library that gives a list
of reference books on ovarian cancer. They also have an event
calendar listing upcoming events all across the USA. |
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| National
Women's Health Information Center www.4woman.gov |
This
is a government agency website for information and education
for women with cancer. |
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| Share-Self
Help for Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer
www.sharecancersupport.org |
This
is a wonderful site for those who want to speak to someone for
support regarding either breast or ovarian cancer. All the
volunteers are survivors of breast of ovarian cancer. They
also have a Latina section and hotline. |
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Taking
the Fear Out of Cancer
www.takingthefearoutofcancer.com |
This
is a reading site for tips and suggestions on how to deal with
cancer. It has a lighthearted almost "corny" spin
to it, but it is informative. They are funded by
tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations,
foundations, corporations, and through subscriptions. |
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| Ted
Mann Family Resource Center |
The
Ted Mann Family Resource Center is part of the Jonsson
Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCLA. They have great articles,
links and information from top oncology professionals. They
also have a video archive of their lecture series. |
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| Women's
Cancer Network www.wcn.org |
This
is a comprehensive site that includes schedules of educational
conferences, Internet conferences, a toll free help line, and
more. The site is geared for breast cancer patients but there
is a myriad of information for all cancer patients. Please
check this site out. |
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