Special Health Topics: Cancer

Background information and management of your cancer experience and support programs and services.

Offers descriptions and treatment explanation about all types of cancer.

Learn more about managing side effects of cancer and coping strategies.

Find more than 6,000 cancer terms in this dictionary.

Learn more about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as it relates to diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management of cancer.

An evidence-based resource for the uses of herbs and botanicals.

Website features: tips for lowering risk, information on symptoms and diagnosis, news and research, library of terms, interactive discussion lists, treatment options, and downloadable brochures.

Website features: online support groups, webcast/telephone workshops, resources, links to support, educational, treatment, and information services.

Website features: the types of cancer that affect women, cancer risks for women, and a search engine to locate gynecologic oncologists; includes links to related sites, publications, and support groups.

Website features: cancer statistics and fact sheets about minorities and underserved populations, news, and resource links.

Website features a collection of web resources on the prevention and treatment of cancer maintained by the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania; includes news, book reviews, and disease and patient support links.