Recommended Links: By Site

American Board of Medical Specialties
http://www.abms.org

The American Board of Medical Specialties is the umbrella organization for the 24 approved medical specialty boards in the United States. Knowing whether a doctor is board certified in an appropriate specialty is important because it indicates his or her level of expertise in a particular area. This website is the source for that information.

American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org

This nationwide, community-based organization is working to eliminate cancer as a major health problem through its research, education, patient service, and advocacy programs. This website is a source of up-to-date information about cancer and its treatment, and written in a language that is easy for patients and their families to understand. You can also find information on cancer resources in communities throughout the United States.

Cancer.Net from ASCO
http://www.cancer.net/portal/site/patient

The American Society of Clinical Oncology is a professional organization representing medical professionals who specialize in cancer treatment and research, including oncologists, oncology nurses, and cancer researchers. The Society has pooled its extensive expertise to develop a patient, survivor, and caregiver-friendly Web site, Cancer.Net.

CancerCare
http://www.cancercare.org

This national, non-profit organization provides free, professional support services to cancer patients and their families and caregivers, including counseling, education, financial assistance, and practical help.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
http://www.jcaho.org

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is an independent, nationally recognized organization that accredits hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare organizations to help ensure they meet established healthcare standards.

Lance Armstrong Foundation
http://www.laf.org

The Web site of the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s education program, STRONGTM, provides valuable information about the practical, emotional, and physical issues related to surviving cancer. This site is geared to survivors who have completed active treatment for their particular cancer.

MedlinePlus
http://www.medlineplus.gov

This is the Web site of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov

The National Cancer Institute is the US government’s primary agency for cancer research and for educating the public about cancer, its causes, and ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
http://canceradvocacy.org

Get help dealing with cancer, order cancer resources for your patients, and find out what NCCS is doing to advocate for quality cancer care for all Americans.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
http://www.nccn.org

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of 21 of the nation’s leading cancer centers, provides information to help patients and health professionals make informed decisions about cancer care.

Patient Advocate Foundation
http://www.patientadvocate.org

The Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that serves as liaison between patients and their insurers, employers and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention, or debt crisis matters related to their illness.

WebMD Health
http://www.my.webmd.com

This for-profit healthcare information company helps educate consumers so they can play a more active role in managing their own health.