Sugarbaker Oncology Associates
Resources for Patients and Families
At Sugarbaker Oncology Associates and the Washington Cancer Institute,
we are committed to helping people face the challenges that a cancer diagnosis
brings. Therefore, we have created the
Patient Support and Community Service (http://www.whcenter.org/body.cfm?id=211#education) has a variety of services available, including:
- Books, Audiotapes
& Videotapes
National Cancer Institute's Physician Data Query (PDQ) Database
Community Resource Directory
Patient and Family Education Programs
Support Groups
The following is a brief list of other cancer information and support resources available on the internet.
Colon-L
http://www.acor.org/cancer-l.html
A moderated discussion group
for patients with colon cancer.
Very good resource for support, referrals and some
medical information.
Cancer Net
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
A very good site for disease
/ treatment information from the National Cancer Institute.
Cancerlinks.org
http://www.cancerlinks.org
The Cancerlinks Website is devoted to people,
who need to search the World Wide Web. Each special topic in the
table below contains comprehensive information about Cancer, its effects and
its treatment.
Cancer
Supportive Care.com
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com
The Cancer Supportive Care Programs
For Total Patient Care. Based on the book, Cancer Supportive Care by
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD & Isadora R. Rosenbaum, MA, Somerville House Publishing,
Toronto, 1998
CenterWatch
http://www.centerwatch.com
A list of >1000 clinical trials with profiles of centers conducting
clinical research, newly approved therapies, background of clinical research
and a helpful patient notification service.
http://www.findcancerexperts.com
FindCancerExperts is a unique referral source for patients, family members, and health care providers who desire an expert second opinion on a biopsy diagnosis of cancer. To achieve this objective, they have established an extensive network of nationally and internationally prominent pathologists from major university teaching hospitals and cancer centers. All of their consultants meet stringent credentialing and academic criteria. Their areas of expertise span all the sub specialty fields in diagnostic surgical pathology.
MedWeb:
Oncology
http://www.medweb.emory.edu/MedWeb/
Good links to guides, medical facilities, databases, documents,
handbooks, electronic newsletters and journals, and patient guides.
NCCS Guide to Cancer Resources: CanSearch
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/cansearch.aspx
A Guide to Cancer Research on the Internet, courtesy of the National
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. The purpose of this guide is to assist those
not experienced in finding sources on the internet.
NORD
http://www.rarediseases.org/
National Organization of Rare Diseases. Information
about both rare / orphan diseases and not-so-rare diseases. Small fee for services.
OncoLink
http://oncolink.upenn.edu
Very good site with information and links regarding
cancer treatment, patient / family support and resources of cancer information.
PMP Pals – Pseudomyxoma Peritonei/Appendiceal Cancer Network
http://www.pmppals.org/
Resources, Referrals and Support for Patients with Rare Intestinal
Cancers, Appendiceal Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei