Accessing Links to Cancer-related Websites — The following sites are provided as a means of helping you navigate the Internet to find cancer related information that may be of help to you, your family and your friends. A word of caution: Please remember that there is a lot of very helpful, reliable, factual information available on the Internet, but there is also a lot of misinformation as well. The Internet reflects real life and therefore it is very important to question your sources and verify the information you receive. The most legitimate medical information will come from non-profit cancer organizations, government agencies, hospitals, research facilities and peer-reviewed journals. Gilda’s Club North Texas has no control over the contents of these sites or their external links to other Internet sites. The reference the following links does not constitute an endorsement by Gilda’s Club North Texas of such websites, their contents, or the operators of the websites. The information on this page is provided for educational purposes only. Before using or applying any of this information, you are urged to consult with your physician. Do you have a link you would like to recommend? Send the web address of the site, the title of the site and a short description. We will post it here!

American Cancer Society — The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. www.cancer.org

Association of Cancer Online Resources — Online resource listing for those affected by cancer and related disorders. www.acor.org

Cancer Links
Listings of cancer treatment and research centers, disease specific links, searchable cancer databases, journals and government agencies.   www.seidata.com/~marriage/rcancer.html

Malecare Prostate Cancer Support
Provides workshops, lectures, treatment and support groups free to all men, their loved ones and their families. The website contains over two hundred articles on cancer treatment and patient experience, updated every week with new materials.
www.malecare.com

National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NCI, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. www.cancer.gov

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition — The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition's mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of live for women living with ovarian cancer. www.ovarian.org

Susan Love, MD
Dr. Susan Love, author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book, has gone on-line to offer help and information. The author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book and Dr. Susan Love's Hormone Book has opened a question line for women with breast cancer. The site is informational, and has chat rooms and bulletin boards, but also allows women to ask questions about breast cancer and menopause via e-mail for a fee that will also bring them a timely newsletter with updated information on breast cancer research and treatment.   www.SusanLoveMD.com