Useful Links
American Cancer Society (US)
This website contains comprehensive information on all cancer, including both general and detailed information on the related treatments. When you enter the site, there is a box on the top of the left hand side of the page ‘Select Cancer Type'. Select the cancer type you are looking for and click on ‘Go'
Cancer BACKUP (UK)
Cancer BACKUP is a United Kingdom national cancer information and support service. The website provides up-to-date information on the different types of cancer, and treatments as well as providing access to their publications.
Conquering Cancer Network (US)
Conquering Cancer Network, is a multimedia presentation targeted at teens that covers many aspects of cancer. It is divided into several sections: Teens Talk, What is Cancer, Treatment Plan, Side Effects, Late Effects, Research, and Resources.
Cure Search (US)
Cure Search is the combined website for the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Children's Oncology Group. The website contains comprehensive information on all childhood cancers, treatments, clinical trials and coping skills.
DIPEx: Patient Experiences of Health and Illness (UK)
DIPEx shows a wide variety of personal experiences of health and illness. ‘Being told you have an illness can be confusing and frightening and finding reliable information can be frustrating.' On this site you can watch, listen to or read their interviews and find reliable information on treatment choices. The site covers cancer and teenage cancer plus other health areas.
Health Translations Directory (Australia)
The Health Translations Online Directory is a database of links to health information that has been translated into languages other than English. Visitors to the site are able to search for health information by topic and by language. Search results will include a listing of resources in the relevant languages as well as a summary of each resource, the format, details of the target audience, date of production and review.
National Cancer Institute (US)
The NCI's comprehensive cancer website contains information for patients and health professionals on the different types of cancer, staging and treatments. The site contains information on childhood cancers covering a wide range of issues including prevention, genetics, causes and clinical trials.
Palliative Care Victoria (Australia)
Palliative Care Victoria develops and provides information to help people living with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and for health care professionals.The information is designed to assist any reader to understand some of the challenges faced by those with a life limiting illness. You may find answers to many of your questions about palliative care using this site.
The Cancer Council Victoria (Australia)
The Cancer Council Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that funds cancer research and provides the community with a wide range of cancer services. Its website has comprehensive information and publications on different cancer types, treatment and symptom management in several languages. Victorian support services are also listed, including ways to access relevant cancer support groups and financial assistance.
University of Pennsylvania (US)
This website was set up by cancer specialists at the University of Pennsylvania to provide access to comprehensive information about specific cancer types, treatments and research. It is easy to access.
Virtual Cancer Centre (Australia)
The virtual cancer centre delivers the latest information on cancer. The information is updated every 12 hours. It displays detailed health and medical information concerning cancer diseases, drugs, symptoms, investigations & treatments. Featured is current cancer news, a cancer library and glossary. Other features include new and emerging treatments, research and clinical trials, patient support and links to other organisations.