Websites:
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American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society’s website is filled with information about cancer, prevention, and new research. It also can connect you with opportunities to get involved with events in your area, as well as helps you network to find local support and treatment.
Visit American Cancer Soceity’s Website
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Shop Komen
ShopKomen allows you to shop for a cause. Proceeds made from the site go to the Susan G. Komen foundation to help fund breast cancer research scholarships and to fund advocacy and educational events nationwide.
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BreastCancer.org
BreastCancer.org is a comprehensive guide to learning anything you need to know about breast cancer. Visit the Day-to-Day tab to read more information on managing daily life with breast cancer.
Click here to visit BreastCancer.org
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Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s website has information and tips available for anyone interested in prostate cancer and prostate health, including recently diagnosed patients and families or caregivers.
Click here to visit The Prostate Cancer Foundation
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Livestrong
Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation not only provides useful resources and information about cancer and treatment, it also provides free, confidential one-on-one support for cancer patients.
Click here to visit Livestrong.org
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The Cancer Survivors’ Network
The Cancer Survivors’ Network allows cancer survivors and their caregivers a place to share their stories, hope, and encouragement with each other.
Visit The Cancer Survivors’ Network
Print Material:
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Cancer Facts
A general overview of cancer is outlined in this document. It lists and explains some of the most common types of cancers, how to treat them, and how to cope with having cancer.
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Breast Cancer
This document explains causes and risk factors for breast cancer as well as how to screen and prevent it. The prognosis and treatment options are also outlined.
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is strongly linked to Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This document explains the link between the two in addition to other contributors to cervical cancer. Prevention and treatment are also covered in this text.
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Colorectal Cancer
This article outlines the symptoms and risk factors of colorectal cancer, how the cancer develops, and how to treat and prevent it.
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Fight Cancer with Food
This write-up gives an overview of foods that can help your body reduce the free radicals that lead to cancer. Several foods are listed with an explanation of how each can benefit the body by warding off cancer.
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Lung Cancer
While lung cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of all cancers, this article illuminates the ways you can prevent lung cancer or catch it in its early stages.
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer’s signs and symptoms are explained in addition to how to treat and prevent oral cancer. Learn how to diagnose the disease and what factors put you at risk.
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Ovarian Cancer
There are several risk factors that significantly increase your risk for developing ovarian cancer. All of these risk factors are outlined as well as how to detect symptoms of ovarian cancer and how to treat it once diagnosed.
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Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths. This article will help you identify risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies for pancreatic cancer.
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Prostate Cancer
Among American men, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown; yet this document explains the known risk factors, signs, and symptoms of prostate cancer to help you stay healthy.
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Skin Cancer
Use this article to learn more about sun damage and how it can lead to skin cancer. Prevention is imminent when it comes to this common cancer.
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Surviving Cancer
This is particularly for cancer survivors. Learn of all the resources available to help you cope with cancer survival.
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular self-exams are critical for the prevention of testicular cancer. Learn how to do one and what to look for in order to stop testicular cancer at an early stage. Also, read about the prognosis and treatment of testicular cancer.
Smartphone Apps:
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, or know someone who has, this app is an essential tool. It includes a glossary of terms, medical illustrations, helpful explanations, and personalized research articles.
Please click here to download the Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide! This App is compatible with iPhones.
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Cancer Coach
My Cancer Coach, developed in partnership with BreastCancer.org and Fight Colorectal Cancer, is a free mobile tool, designed for cancer patients, to provide specific information about personalized cancer treatment options and to help manage your cancer journey. The Cancer Coach provides breast and colon cancer patients with treatment information specific to their diagnosis, includes calendar, note-taking and audio-recording functions, and has a glossary of terms as well as links to additional resources.
Please click here to download the Cancer Coach App! This App is compatible with both iPhones and android phones.
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Drug Trials
Search our comprehensive database of over 80,000 clinical trials registered with the US government, easily identifying the clinical trials that are most relevant to the medical needs and interests of you, your patients, or a loved one.
Click here to download the Drug Trials App! This App is compatible with iPhones.
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iCANcer
Developed by a two time cancer survivor, iCANcer helps manage medical information by allowing you to graph lab results, log treatments and side effects, sync doctor appointment information with your calendar and access important cancer resources.
Click here to download the iCANcer App! This App is compatible with iPhones.
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Pocket Cancer Care Guide
NCCS has created the Pocket Cancer Care Guide, an iPhone app for you and your family, friends and loved ones to quickly and easily build lists of practical questions used to guide conversations between you and your doctor.
Click here to download the Pocket Cancer Care Guide App! This App is compatible with iPhones.
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