Cancer Information
For Patients
Cancer Research and Support
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. The website has a wealth of information such as:
Contact at 800-227-2345 to find programs available in your area.
American Medical Association
American Society for Bone Marrow Transplants
American Society for Clinical Oncology
Chemocare
Chemocare was founded by the Scott Hamilton Cares Initiative. It has a excellent section on chemotherapy and chemo drug information. Also available in Spanish
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Livestrong
National Cancer Institute
Oncology Nursing Society
People Living with Cancer
Cancer.Net provides timely, comprehensive, oncologist-approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), with support from the Conquer Cancer Foundation.
Clinical Research
Pacific Shores Medical Group Research Program
Our research program gives patients access to the latest clinical trials right in our offices. The strength and scope of our program’s infrastructure supports our ability to provide the highest level of clinical care and, when appropriate, to offer the option of participation in clinical trials.
ClinicalTrials.gov
A service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health listing clinical trials. It has an exhaustive list of clinical trials, not only for cancer. Use the "advanced search" options to narrow your search, E.G. open (active) clinical trials or geography.
For Health Professionals
Professional Societies
- AACR: American Association for Cancer Research
- ASCO: American Society of Clinical Oncology
- ASH: American Society of Hematology
- ASTRO: American Society of Radiation Oncology
- ABIM: American Board of Internal Medicine
Journals
Guidelines/Resources
- Chemotherapy Regimens: www.chemoregimen.com
- Clinical Trials: www.clinicaltrials.gov
- NCCN Guidelines: www.nccn.org (Free Membership)
- NCI: www.cancer.gov
- Merk Patient Handouts www.merckmedicus.com
- Uptodate: www.uptodate.com (Subscription)
