Clinical Trials
Breast Cancer Trials: BreastCancerTrials.org (BCT) is a non-profit service that encourages individuals affected by breast cancer to consider clinical trials as a routine option for care. Cancer Hope Network: Cancer Hope Network offers support for patients considering participation in a clinical trial. Resources include the basics of clinical trials, support volunteers, and tools to create a personalized patient profile to […]
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Cancer Disparities: A Chartbook: Data on cancer racial and ethnic disparities, ranging from cancer prevention and screening to access and coverage, to help policymakers and health experts improve cancer-related outcomes for all populations. America’s Health Rankings / United Health Foundation: State-by-state health analysis evaluating a comprehensive set of health, environmental and socioeconomic data to determine […]
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Bright Pink: Bright Pink offers education and support to young women at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Young women can receive one-on-one peer support through the PinkPal program and connect with others through the online peer forum. Questions can be submitted to genetic counselors through the website, and the organization offers expert-led teleconferences and archives from past teleconferences. […]
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American Association for Cancer Research: The AACR offers access to publications on cancer research and discovery. They hold an annual meeting and education trainings. Cancer Research Institute: The Cancer Research Institute has supported immunotherapy research and clinical trials since 1953. They offer webinars, clinical trials and the Immunotherapy Patient Summit that showcases new breakthroughs in immunotherapy. The Jackson Laboratory: The Jackson Laboratory offers […]
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2.1.1: 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and referrals to support services, including food banks, counseling, health care, financial assistance programs and more. 8 Ways To Better Support Someone Dealing with Cancer: A survivor explains 8 ways to support a friend or loved one with cancer. American Cancer Society – Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: This series of guides offers extensive […]
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American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society offers information on understanding recurrence. There is also MyLifeLine, which patients can create free personal websites to express themselves on the road to recovery. The American Society of Clinical Oncology: Through their website Cancer.net, the ASCO offers helpful information about dealing with recurrence, the long-term side effects of cancer treatment and healthy living during and […]
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