There are many, many sources of information about colorectal cancer on the Web and elsewhere. Some are reliable, some are not. Because we are concerned about the misinformation available, we’ve put together a list of sites we feel are reliable.
GOVERNMENT SOURCES
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute's research programs are extensive and
contain many innovative initiatives. You will also find valuable cancer-related information of all kinds.
National Institutes of Health
MedlinePlus - published by the National Institutes of Health
National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT)
Serves as a forum through which members share information,
identify needs and opportunities, and address gaps in research,
programs, activities, and services relating to colorectal cancer. It
also provides leadership, advocacy, and long-range planning to reduce
the national burden of colorectal cancer.
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House (NDDIC)
This service disseminates information about digestive diseases and is part of the National Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is part of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization.
American Gastroenterological Association
Contains extensive information about what is a gastroenterologist and other useful information.
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Contains excellent information about endoscopies.
Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies
A non-profit organization that provides science-based advice regarding biomedical science, medicine, and health. The IOM is a component of the National Academy of Sciences.
The National Academies
Comprised of the National Academy of Science, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, they bring together experts in all areas of scientific and technological areas.
Prevent Cancer Foundation
Prevent Cancer Foundation provides funding for cancer research on how to prevent cancer, educates the public on how to prevent cancer and reaches out to communities across the country through their resources, evetns and partnerships with other organizations.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization
that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring
access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their
financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or
debilitating diseases.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer.
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition is a national, nonpartisan
organization whose mission is to win the fight against colorectal
cancer through research, empowerment and access.
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CANCER RESEARCH
Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR)
The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) is the
nation's leading bipartisan pro-cures coalition. Comprised of more than
100 nationally recognized patient organizations, universities,
scientific societies, and foundations, CAMR’s advocacy and education
outreach focuses on developing better treatments and cures for
individuals with life-threatening illnesses and disorders.
American Association of Cancer Research (AACR)
AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise from the cancer community
to accelerate progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
cancer through high-quality scientific and educational programs.
CANCER CENTERS
Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
CancerWise Johns Hopkins Cancer Information Center
Baltimore, MD
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania: OncoLink
Philadelphia, PA
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, N.C.
MEDICAL NEWS AND INFORMATION
Medicinenet.com
Contains a wealth of medical information.
Medical News Today
Up to the minute medical news.
OTHER
MedlinePlus: Go Local Texas Gulf Coast
Linking Consumers to Health Services in the Texas Gulf Coast region
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