Helpful Links
The following web sites may be helpful to you or your loved ones in learning more about cancer. The provided links are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily support the beliefs of our cancer specialists and team at Carilion.
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization. Its Web site and the ACS free phone line provide information on cancer treatment, early detection, and prevention, as well as cancer statistics and information on a variety of services available to cancer patients and their families. - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It consists of 27 institutes and centers that conduct medical research for the Federal Government. - CureSearch
This site, a joint project of the Children's Oncology Group and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, offers an overview of childhood cancer as well as specific information for childhood cancer patients, their families, and health professionals. - healthfinder®
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' healthfinder® is a free gateway to reliable consumer health information. It links to online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as to government agencies and nonprofit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. - MedlinePlus: Cancers Topics
This is a cancer-specific section of MedlinePlus, an online service of the National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus gives access to medical literature and other health information and has numerous links to other sites. - NIHSeniorHealth.gov
This site makes aging-related health information easily accessible for people seeking reliable, easy-to-understand online health information. It was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, with information from the NCI and other components of the NIH. Topics include breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. - CDC: National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR)
Established by Congress in 1992, NPCR supports efforts by states and territories of the United States to initiate and improve cancer registries and to establish a computerized reporting and data-processing system. The site includes state and national cancer data. - American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
ASCO is a professional organization of health-care practitioners who have a predominant interest in oncology. Its Web site includes links to publications and information on clinical practice guidelines and ASCO meetings and policies.
