Recommended Web Sites

American Cancer Society: Learn About Cancer - This detailed information on ovarian 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.

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.

MEDLINEplus - Ovarian 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.

National Ovarian Cancer Association - This Canadian based organization offers comprehensive information. There is also some information in French.

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition was founded by a long term ovarian cancer survivor committed to educating and building awareness about ovarian cancer. Today NOCC is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States.

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.

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance - To enter this site, click on newly diagnosed, survivors, or general Interest.

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