• Cancer Index- Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer. Highly recommend this site for it's extensive categorized resource database as a starting point for your cancer resource search.
• Cancer Information Network- Information service site for medical people involved in the care and treatment of patients with cancer.
• Glossary of cancer terms -Comprehensive Cancer Glossary.
• Lymphoma Focus-A comprehensive educational resource for the Lymphoma community featuring information for health professionals about diagnosis, subtypes, treatment, current research, and clinical trials. Also offers educational programs with CE for oncology nurses.
• Medicine Online- Offers medical information and education in oncology and HIV/AIDS, Medline® literature searches, Daily Medical News, Cancer Forums discussion groups, and reports from medical meetings for health care professionals
• OncoLink- (The University of Pennsylvania) Probably the most comprehensive and user friendly cancer information site available.

Selected Oncology Nursing Resources
This list of resources is highly selective and does not include every web site related to these topics. If you would like to add a resource click here.

• Advances in Oncology-An online resource for new developments in cancer treatment and research featuring video programs and articles that address key issues in the care, treatment and symptoms management of various types of cancer.
• Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses- Professional organization for registered nurses caring for children and adolescents with cancer and their families
• British Association of Head and Neck Oncology Nurses-(UK) A national organisation founded to facilitate networking between nurses in the field of head and neck cancers, in order to share ideas and promote good practice.
• Cancer Connection- Extensive resources for nurses and patients. Site is an individual RN's effort and it has promise of being one of the best cancer nursing resource sites on the web.
• Cancer Source RN- Extensive resources and an innovative interactive tool that enables you to create custom education packets for your patients (Patient Education Wizard).
• CancerNurse.org-Links to organizations & treatment info. Site is under construction but has plans for nursing research information.
• Childhood Cancer Research Nurses Group-Provides a professional forum for nurses working in research posts in children’s cancer units throughout the UK
• National Peer Reviews in Cancer Supportive Care- The mission of the NPRCSC program is to assist hematologists, oncologists, oncolog y nurses, and pharmacists in applying clinical data on cancer supportive care to improve overall outcomes in cancer patients.
• Scientists Identify Gene Involved In 70 Percent Of Melanomas- [Article] Researchers have identified a major genetic change that leads to malignant melanoma, a potentially lethal form of skin cancer that kills more than 1600 people per year. 
• The Nurses of Duke University Medical Center's Adult Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Program-Information about Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) and the nursing process involved.
• Onconurse.com- Web site aims to support nurses by providing them with reviewed patient educational material. It includes fact sheets for childhood and adult cancers and a mailing list
• Oncology Nursing Society- ONS Online contains information for member nurses, healthcare providers, and consumers.
• Practice Guidelines in Oncology- (slow loading-be patient) Guidelines for Treatment of Cancer by Site, Guidelines for Detection, Prevention and Risk, and Guidelines for Supportive Care. [Acrobat PDF files]
• Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists- Fosters education and communication among nurses interested in gynecologic oncology

Journals, Newsletters & Newsgroups
*Free CME Available In Most Of These. (CME can be converted to nursing CEU's)

• Blood & Marrow Transplant-Features original research reports, reviews, editorials, commentaries, letters to the editor, hypotheses, and news of the American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
• Cancer Nursing-Bimonthly magazine brings you important research in cancer nursing care to keep you on the cutting edge of the ever-changing field of oncology nursing.
• Cancer Control-Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center. Journal contains articles on the spectrum of actions and approaches needed to reduce the impact of human malignancy.
• Cancer Detection And Prevention- Information on the latest technologies, advances, and issues in research of predictive and preventive oncology.
• CancerLit- Search database of cancer journal articles.
• Cancer Pain Release-Publication designed to support efforts nationally and internationally to alleviate needless suffering from cancer pain.
• Clinical Journal Of Oncology Nursing-Journal provides practical information needed for the direct care of patients and their families across the cancer continuum.
• Journal Of The American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners-Reports on emerging trends in clinical practice, management, education, research, and legislation. All facets of the nurse practitioner specialties.
• Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Nursing-Professional, peer-reviewed journal for nurses in hospice and palliative care settings. Focusing on the clinical, educational and research aspects of care, JHPN brings current and reliable information to the practice of end of life care nurses.
• Journal Of Pediatric Oncology Nursing-Official Journal of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses. Strives to advance clinical nursing care of children with cancer and their families.
• Oncology Nursing Forum-Conveys news related to developments in practice, technology, and research to promote a positive image of professional specialized nursing, print timely papers, and stimulate nursing issues in oncology.
• Pain Management Nursing-This peer-reviewed journal offers a unique focus on the realm of pain management as it applies to nursing. Original and review articles from experts in the field offer key insights in the areas of clinical practice, advocacy, education, administration, and research. Additional features include practice guidelines and pharmacology updates.
• Search PubMed- National Library of Medicine's search service that provides access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and other related databases, with links to participating online journals.
• Seminars In Oncology Nursing-Quarterly journal for the dissemination of knowledge in the complex field of cancer nursing.
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Resources For Patient Education Or Support

• Anne's Vulva Canter Centre-Vulvar Cancer information. Including education on chemotherapy, radiation, pain management,treatments,stages, clinical trials, hpv,lending support and my cancer story.
• Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients-Offer cancer patients and their families the reliable, specific and easy-to-understand information they need to help them make timely and well-informed decisions. (slow loading)
• Cancer Care-Provides free professional help to people with cancer through counseling, education, information, referral, and direct financial assistance.
• Cancer Facts-Interactive applications that help patients and their physicians work together to make treatment decisions.
• Cancer Information Service (NIH)-(1-800-4-CANCER) Source for the latest, most accurate cancer information.
• (CDC) Tobacco Information and Prevention Source-Services available for people trying to quit using tobacco products.
• Colon Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients-Offer cancer patients and their families the reliable, specific and easy-to-understand information they need to help them make timely and well-informed decisions. (slow loading)
• Effort Underway to Improve Quality of Life and Survivability for Cancer Patients- Information about a new drug that targets cancer cells and leaves healthy cells alone.
• Food & Nutrition For Cancer Patients and Survivors- Cancer treatment can greatly affect your nutritional needs. Whether you need help dealing with side effects or simply want to make sure you maintain your health, these resources will help.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- Extensive resources related to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.
• Mammography Facility Finder- View detailed profiles, maps and driving directions for more than 10,000 facilities in the US.
• Melanin: Aging of the Skin and Skin Cancer-Understand why exposure to the sun affects whites more than blacks and learn how to protect yourself from getting skin cancer.
• Mesothelioma Cancer Help-Offers Mesothelioma, (a type of cancer involving mesothelial tissues of body organs usually lungs or abdominal), and asbestos lung cancer information and resources. find out why you should know more about this deadly form of cancer.
• National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship- (1-888-650-9127) Nationwide community based patient-led support organization working on behalf of people with all types of cancer.
• Oncology.Com-Accurate, reliable and oncologist approved cancer information from the world's leading organization representing medical professionals who treat people with cancer
• SHARE: Self-Help for Women With Breast or Ovarian Cancer-Support groups listed, info & programs.
• Transplant Centers- Locate transplant centers by Name, Staff Member, State, Diseases Treated and Transplant types.
• Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization- Offers Breast Cancer information, treatment options and potential side effects, and FREE support programs and services for patients, family, friends and caregivers.

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