Additional Cancer Resources

The Internet contains a wealth of information on cancer from numerous organizations.   We encourage you to visit other websites to learn more about cancer and cancer-related issues.  Below is a non-comprehensive list of websites that provide information on specific cancer types, cancer research, support groups, statistics, treatment, and cancer care.   

The information provided by these websites should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care and advice. If you have, or suspect you have, a health problem, consult your physician.   Cancer is a large group of complex diseases that vary dramatically in nature, symptoms, and impact from patient to patient.   

  • Cancer Care

    • - A national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.

  • American Cancer Society

    • - A nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

  • National Cancer Institute

    • - An online information resource providing reliable and timely cancer information to the public.

  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

    • - World's largest volunteary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

  • ClinicalTrials.gov

    • - A registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the US and around the world.

  • Center for Disease Control: Cancer Prevention and Control

    • - A leader in nationwide efforts to ease the burden of cancer . The CDc works wuth national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for controlling cancer.

  • The University of Chicago Cancer Resource Center

    • - In partnership with the American Cancer Society, this all-inclusive resource center blends health information and social services.

  • University of Chicago Medical Center: Cancer Care

    • - This link offers general information by type of cancer