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Cancer Resources

Includes the latest information about cancer from Reuters News, The Abramson Cancer Center, the OncoLink Weekly News Flash, Archived videos of special cancer related events, special cancer related teaching guides for students, information about causes of cancer, links to the National Cancer Institute, and other cancer resources.

Cancer News
The latest information about cancer from Reuters News, The Abramson Cancer Center, and the OncoLink Weekly News Flash.

OncoLink TV
Podcasts and archived videos of special cancer related events from cancer related news, conferences, and Abramson Cancer Center meetings.

OncoLink University
Includes special cancer related teaching guides for students and a core oncology related course for medical students entitled MD2B.

PET Imaging Center
Introductory information concerning positron emission tomography (PET) scans including a special "Ask The Experts" section from The Abramson Cancer Center's PET specialists.

Nurses' Notes
This section is dedicated to organizing resources for nurses, including new therapies, disease information, drug information and patient handouts.

Conferences
Special yearly coverage of the annual scientific meetings of the oncology societies with in-depth, up-to-the-minute coverage of sessions and presentations, a calendar of global cancer related meetings, coverage of Abramson Cancer Center conferences.

Newly Diagnosed Patients
A new diagnosis of cancer brings out a lot of emotions, all at a time when decisions need to be made that can affect the rest of your life. It is important for the patient to become an active member of his or her healthcare team. This guide has been developed to give you suggestions on ways to make this time easier and to help you make the best decisions. It is divided into sections that mirror the typical path a person with a new diagnosis might take. Not all sections will apply to you, so use those that fit your situation.

Causes and Prevention
Information concerning cancer related environmental factors, smoking and tobacco issues, diet, hormones and genetic factors.

Legal and Financial Information for Patients
A resource addressing topics such as life insurance, financial assistance, legal and employment topics for cancer patients.

LGBT Resources
Lesbians, gay men, bisexual, and transgender people are considered to be at higher risk for certain types of cancers. Furthermore, they experience some unique challenges in cancer survivorship, including “coming out” to providers and the effects of cancer on LGBT sexuality. These resources provide information and support.

NCI Resources
Includes PDQ, a series of statements from the National Cancer Institute which contain treatment summaries, for both patients and professionals.

Global Resources
Links to cancer related government sites, hospitals, universities, institutes, medical associations, organizations, and foundations.

OncoLink Editor's Choice Award
A listing of exemplary websites which our editors feel place an emphasis on assisting patients and families to empower themselves with information about their disease.