Here is a comprehensive list of online cancer
resources. Please bookmark this page and come back often for
reading and research.
National Cancer Institutehttp://cancer.gov
The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937,
is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research
and training. The site is a resource for cancer statistics,
clinical trials, research and funding, and a cancer-related
glossary.
Pediatric Cancer Foundationhttp://www.pcfweb.org
The Foundation was started by the parents of pediatric cancer
patients and utilizes the services of devoted volunteers to
perform every aspect of fundraising for basic and clinical research
as well as in the care and treatment of children with cancer.
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation http://www.pcrf-kids.com
The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization,
was founded in 1982 to improve the care, quality of life, and
survival rate of children with malignant diseases.
Children’s Cancer Web Directoryhttp://www.cancerindex.org/ccw/guide2.htm
Established in 1996, the independent non-profit web site, provides
a directory of childhood cancer resources for parents, caregivers,
health professionals, and others interested in childhood cancer.
Rare Cancer Alliancehttp://www.rare-cancer.org
A community of caring volunteers whose primary purpose is to
disseminate information and provide support to all pediatric
(childhood) and adult rare cancer patients. Our support
members are patients or survivors, not medical professionals.
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation®http://www.candlelighters.org
The (CCCF) National Office is a national non-profit membership
organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and
advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of
childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them. The
organization was founded in 1970 by concerned parents of children
with cancer.
