Recommended Web Sites

American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer - This detailed information on bone cancer comes from the American Cancer Society. Simply click on "Choose a cancer type" under the Patients, Family, & Friends section of this web site, scroll down, and highlight the specific cancer type.

Bone Cancer from NOAH - The librarians at the NY Public Library and the NY Academy of Medicine have gathered these links to quality resources.

bonetumor.org - This site was created by a physician who is currently Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Chief of the Musculoskeletal Oncology Service at the UMass - Memorial Medical Center. One can access an online atlas on bone tumors/cancer as well as information on primary and metastatic bone cancer.

CancerBACUP: Understanding Primary Bone Cancer - CancerBACUP is the UK's leading cancer information service. This online booklet will discuss the different types of primary bone cancers as well as their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

FDA Oncology Tools - This web site is maintained by the Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and it contains information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies. One can select from a number of listed topics that include disease summaries, approved oncology drugs, and patient liaison programs.

KidsHealth for Parents: Childhood Cancer, Osteosarcoma - This site was created by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and aims to provide the best children's health information on the Internet. The information found here is written specifically for parents.

Mayo Clinic: Cancer Center - MayoClinic.com gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic. This site offers valuable general cancer information.

MedicineNet: Bone Cancer - Click here for a full review of bone cancer; the diagnosis, treatments and other related topics.

MEDLINEplus: Bone Cancer - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions.

National Cancer Institute - The National Cancer Institute is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. This site includes comprehensive information about the disease including diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, and emotional issues. CancerNet, a bibliographic database, provides summaries on cancer treatments, screening, prevention, and supportive care. Much of this site can be viewed in either English or Spanish.

OncoLink: Bone Cancer - Founded in 1994 by the University of Pennsylvania's cancer specialists, OncoLink's mission is to provide access to accurate cancer-related information. Comprehensive information on bone cancer can be obtained from this web site.

What is Bone Metastasis? The American Cancer Society explains about cancer that starts somewhere else and spreads to the bones.