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At Contra Costa Oncology, we passionately believe that knowledge is power, which is why we are committed to providing as much
beneficial information as possible to patients and their families. Offered here is a list of useful resources and links on
topics such as education, counseling, financial assistance and more, with the objective of helping you to broaden your
understanding and support network. We encourage you to explore the various resources and take full advantage of
becoming more knowledgeable about all aspects of your care.
Warning Signs of Cancer •
Helpful Links • Support Groups
End of Life Issues • Additional Cancer Resources
If you experience any of the following warning signs, you should consult with your doctor. It is important to note that many of the listed warning signs, as well as a myriad of others, can point to less serious medical problems than cancer. It does not necessarily mean that cancer is present, but it is a sign you should not ignore. If the cause of your symptoms is cancer, early diagnosis and treatment will offer a better chance of cure.
American Cancer Society
- www.cancer.org
American Institute for Cancer Research - www.aicr.org
American Society of Clinical Oncology
- www.asco.org
Association of Cancer Online Resources
- www.acor.org
Cancer Care
- www.cancercare.org
Cancer Guide -
www.cancerguide.org
Cancer Hope Network
- www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Cancer Index
- www.cancerindex.org
Cancer Information Network
- www.cancernetwork.com
Cancer News
- www.cancernews.com
Cancer Nutrition Center
- www.cancernutrition.com
Cancer Source
- www.cancersource.com
Cancer Watch
- www.centerwatch.com
Chemo Care
- www.chemocare.com
EMedguides
- www.emedguides.com
Gynecological Oncology
- www.gyn-oncology.com
National Bone Marrow Donor Program
- www.marrow.org
National Cancer Institute
- www.cancer.gov
National Institutes of Health
- www.nih.gov
Oncolink
- www.oncolink.upenn.edu
Pleural Mesothelioma Center
- www.pleuralmesothelioma.com
The Cancer Journey
- www.thecancerjourney.org
The Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program
- www.ctep.info.nih.gov
Web MD
- www.webmd.com
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www.cancersociety.com
- E Groups by diagnosis
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
- Free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their families
Oncochat.org
- Online peer support group for Cancer Survivors, Family, and Friends
www.gildasclub.org
- Inspired by Gilda Radner, one of the funniest women who ever lived
(remember Saturday Night Live's Roseanne Rosannadanna?) a marvelous resource for emotional and social support for anyone touched by cancer.
www.chemoangels.com
- "Support for people with cancer." Meet an angel online.
www.twc-bayarea.org - The Wellness Community
The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association
- www.calhospice.org
Death and Dying
- www.death-dying.com
Growth House
- www.growthhouse.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- www.nhpco.org
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Bladder Cancer -
www.cancer.gov/
Brain Cancer -
hope.abta.org
Breast Cancer -
www.natlbcc.org • www.komen.org • www.yme.org
Cervical Cancer -
www.nccc-online.org
Colon Cancer
www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colorectalcancer.html
Head and Neck Cancer -
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/head-and-neck
Kidney Cancer
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/kidney
www.curekidneycancer.org
www.cancerguide.org/kidney.html
Leukemia -
www.leukemia.org/hm_lls
Lung Cancer -
www.lungcancer.org
Lymphomas
www.lymphoma.org
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/hodgkinslymphoma
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/non-hodgkins-lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma -
www.multiplemyeloma.org
Myelodysplastic Syndrome -
www.mds-foundation.org
Ovarian Cancer -
64.132.170.241/newnocc/updateie.asp
Pancreatic Cancer -
www.path.jhu.edu/pancreas
Prostate Cancer
- www.fightprostatecancer.org • www.ustoo.com
Rectal Cancer -
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
Skin Cancer
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/skin
Testicular Cancer
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/testicular
tcrc.acor.org/about_us_story.html?forward=true
Unknown Primary -
www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/unknownprimary
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