The Nutrition and Food Web Archive - Cancer Nutrition Resources

Cancer

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Cancer By Type

Cancer Centers

Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines

Cancer Clinical Trials

Cancer Journals

Cancer Online Books

Cancer Organizations

Cancer Personal Pages

Cancer Prevention

Coping With Cancer

Nutrition and Cancer

Cancer Nutrition Manual
Great website with tips and articles about cancer and nutrition.

Cancer Treatment & Prevention
Treatment Overviews and treatment by cancer. Excellent!

Brainlife
Brain Tumor Medical Database

Nutrition-Related Clinical Trials
Cancer nutrition clinical trials currently being conducted.

Cancer.gov
Credible, current and comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

CancerGuide
A survivor provides a comprehensive orientation to help motivated patients begin to actively engage their disease and their health care team.

About.com: Cancer
Presents general overview information on many of the main kinds of tumors. Includes news, doctor search, glossary and access to support hotlines.

ACOR Support
Links-based listing by the Association of Online Cancer Resources.

ACS: Statistics
American Cancer Society presents an array of related statistics.

AllExperts Oncology Q&A
Comprehensive directory of cancer experts volunteering to answer both general and disease-specific questions.

Chemotherapy and Beyond
Scott Hamilton’s chemotherapy site offers the latest chemo information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends.

atCancer
Gives access to a MEDLINE-related search engine, as well as to reference links.

Best Practices: Cancer Prevention and Control
National Governor's Association resource designed to provide a clearinghouse of standards related to tumor care.

ALL CANCER RESOURCES

CANCER HEADLINES

Cancer Deaths Down Since 'War on Cancer'
The U.S. is making gains on at least one war front, the "War on Cancer," according to a new analysis of cancer death statistics.
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:04:23 EST

Tumor-Melting Virus vs. Prostate Cancer
Reovirus is harmless to normal cells -- but it destroys many kinds of cancer cells. A new study in patients with prostate cancer takes the virus closer to being a new cancer treatment.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:56:33 EST

New Test Tells if Cancer's Coming Back
A new kind of cancer test can tell whether -- and when -- a tumor is coming back after initial treatment. The test IDs gene signatures unique to the tumor and may be ready in 2 or 3 years.
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:17:16 EST

Dry Cleaning Chemical 'Likely' Causes Cancer
PERC, a chemical used in dry cleaning, is a "likely human carcinogen," the National Academy of Sciences says.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:18:54 EST

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas?
Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:18 EST

44% Say 'Breakthrough' Cancer Pain Uncontrolled
Cancer its treatment can be painful -- but many patients also suffer intense bouts of sudden, crippling pain. Nearly half say treatment does not control this breakthrough pain.
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:06:01 EST

Choose the Best Cancer Treatments, Doctors, and Centers
WebMD explains how to be sure you're getting the best cancer care, how to find out about clinical trials, and when you should travel for treatment.
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:18:58 EST

New Genetic Links for Pancreatic Cancer
Three newly discovered genetic variants may help explain pancreatic cancer risk and help prevent and treat new cases of the deadly disease.
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:18:37 EST

Drug May Help Fight Rare Pancreatic Cancer
Sutent -- a pill that cuts off the supply of nutrients to tumors -- shows promise for treating people with the rare type of pancreatic cancer that afflicted Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:07:51 EST

Pancreatic Cancer Detected by Blood Test
Researchers say they have developed a blood test that can spot pancreatic cancer earlier, when it is more curable.
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:51:26 EST