National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health, and
coordinates the National Cancer Program. The website is a good source of information about
cancer and many research programs. The NCI provides funding for the Cancer Genetics
Network.
http://www.cancer.gov
HOPE Guide
The Huntsman Online Patient Education (HOPE) Guide is a one-stop resource for cancer information, containing more than 3000 pieces of information, books, brochures, FAQs, and medical journal articles on all types of cancer, treatment, research and prevention.
http://www.hopeguide.org/
The Family Cancer Assesment Clinic
The Family Cancer Assesment Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) is for people with a considerable personal or family history of cancer or precancerous conditions.
Phone: 801-587-9555
http://www.huntsmancancer.org/fcac
The Cancer Information Service
Calling this toll-free number will connect you to your regional NCI cancer
information service.
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
American Cancer Society
ACS is a nationally recognized non-profit organization, and this site contains
general information about many types of cancer.
http://www.cancer.org
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Online Multimedia Genetics Glossary
This site was created by the National Human Genome Institute to explain genetic
terms.
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/DIR/VIP/Glossary/
Understanding Gene Testing
This booklet reviews information about the reasons, methods and issues to
consider before having blood drawn for genetic testing.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEPC/NIH/index.html
The Genetics of Cancer
This easy to read site contains information specifically about cancer and
genetics both for the general public and health care professionals.
http://www.cancer.net/ |
