Recommended Web Sites

American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer - This detailed information on oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer comes from the American Cancer Society.

OncoLink: Oropharyngeal Cancers - This University of Pennsylvania resource provides extensive information on all types of cancer. This section includes general information, and also covers symptom management, coping with cancer and an interactive "Ask The Experts" area.

Oral Cancer - The CDC - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer fact sheets and other information at this site.

Oral Cancer - Confronting the Enemy - The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (National Institutes of Health) provides this informative site, covering research, diagnosis, disease progression, and therapies to combat this epidemic. Includes illustrations.

The Oral Cancer Foundation - This organization is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support.

MEDLINEplus:Oral Cancer - The librarians at the National Library of Medicine provide this comprehensive collection of links to a multitude of relevant materials available on the Internet.

Oral Cancer - National Cancer Institute - Highly detailed, illustrated website providing comprehensive information on detection, treatment options, clinical trials, follow-up care, and more.

Oral Cancer and Throat Cancer - Detailed information from the Mayo Clinic, covering symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and psychological issues.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer - A patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the emotional and physical needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.