Recommended Web Sites

American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer - This detailed information on adult or childhood leukemia 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.

Leukemia from NOAH - NOAH, New York Online Access to Health, is maintained by a group of organizations that include the New York Academy of Medicine, the New York City Department of Health, and the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. The information obtained at this web site can be accessed in English or Spanish and includes links to basic information, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical trials.

Cancereducation.com - This web site's mission is to improve cancer care by providing up-to-date accurate educational programming and information for healthcare professionals, cancer patients, and family members. Comprehensive information can be obtained on a specific cancer type by clicking on the desired cancer topic. MedClips, audio and visual cancer presentations, can also be viewed from this site.

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: Leukemia - 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.

Leukemia - MedicineNet provides this information on the diagnosis and treatment of leukemia.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America is a national volunteer health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. They also strive to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. At this site, information is provided on topics such as research, patient services, and educational materials. A search engine and numerous links to other valuable resources are also available.

Living with Leukemia - The FDA has sponsored this article with true stories in it.

MEDLINEplus-Leukemia - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions. Select one:
Adult Acute Leukemia
Adult Chronic Leukemia
Childhood Leukemia

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: University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center - 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 the disease, support groups, clinical trials, and frequently asked questions can all be obtained from this web site. NCI/PDQ fact sheets can be accessed in either Spanish or English.