Selected Internet Resources

Oncology Web Resources

CancerNet
Gateway to the most recent and accurate cancer information from the National Cancer Institute. Includes information for patients and health professionals.
CancerLit
Bibliographic database containing more than 1.5 million citations and abstracts from over 4,000 different sources including biomedical journals, proceedings, books, reports, and doctoral theses.
PDQ
NCI's comprehensive cancer database, contains peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care; a registry of approximately clinical trials from around the world; and directories of physicians, professionals who provide genetics services, and organizations that provide cancer care.
Cancer Mortality Maps and Graphs
Interactive maps, graphs, text, tables and figures showing geographic patterns and time trends of cancer death rates for the time period 1950-1994 for more than 40 cancers.
SEER: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program
"The most authoritative source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States."

OncoLink - University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center

Founded by Penn cancer specialists, OncoLink provides accurate, comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances. Updated daily. Information for patients, families, health care professionals and the general public at various levels, from introductory to in-depth.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine

FDA Oncology Tools

Information about cancer and approved cancer drug therapies.

American Cancer Society

Patient/Family focus, but also includes information for professionals, such as Cancer Reference Information, Statistics and Research Program & Funding. Registration suggested for complete access to the site.

MEDLINEplus Cancer Topics - National Library of Medicine

MEDLINEplus provides access to extensive information about specific diseases and conditions, including cancer, plus links to consumer health information.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship: CanSearch: Online Guide to Cancer Resources

NCCS is a national, patient-led advocacy organization for people with all types of cancer. CanSearch assists online users in finding Internet cancer resources.

Clinical Trials

Meta-Sites

Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources - University of Iowa
MedWeb - Emory University
Health Care Information Resources - McMaster University
Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer (British)