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Breast Cancer Information Service (BCIS)
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| | Information about diagnosis, treatment, prevention, support and insurance issues concerning breast cancer. BCIS is a joint project of the Pittsburgh Breast Care Test Coalition, an umbrella organization of health care providers, women's groups and individuals dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Project
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| | This site provides details and eligibility criteria for the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Healthy Woman Project. |
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Burger King Cancer Caring Center
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| | Free emotional support services to survivors of cancer, their friends and families. |
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Candlelighters of Western Pennsylvania
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| | Support and services from the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Network. |
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Colon Cancer Alliance: Voices of Pittsburgh
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| | Link to information for the local chapter of the Colon Cancer Alliance. |
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia Chapter
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| | Local contact information, service, research and disease information. A link to the national organization is provided. |
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| National Resources |
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American Cancer Society
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| | Comprehensive information for patients and their families, survivors, professionals and students. See the "In My Community" section to find local activities and news from the American Cancer Society. Includes links to Spanish and Asian language materials. |
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Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation
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| | An excellent overview, describing the different types of transplantation, the conditions it is used for, what to expect after the procedure and coping with the experience from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. |
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Breast Cancer Information (HHS)
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| | Breast cancer information from the United States Department of Health & Human Services and other government agencies. |
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CancerLinks
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| | Links to Internet searches for specific cancer topics. |
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Colon Cancer Alliance
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| | This site offers support and information for people who are affected by colon and rectal cancer. Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is an organization of colon and rectal cancer survivors, their families, caregivers, and a medical advisory committee. |
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GroupLoop
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| | This site for teens with cancer is from The Wellness Community, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and information to cancer patients. Find online support groups, a downloadable relaxation audio tape, tips on how to deal with your parents, and information about cancer. |
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National Cancer Insitute (NCI)
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| | Also available at www.cancer.gov, this comprehensive site from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and describes research, specific cancers, access to clinical trials and resources for coping. |
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network
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| | "The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is a not for profit, tax-exempt corporation that is an alliance of the world's leading cancer centers." Patient guidelines for cancer treatment, links to the 19 member hospitals along with a physicians directory, links to clinical trials and more helpful information can be found here. |
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Oncolink
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| | Through OncoLink, a web site from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, you can get comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances.
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Oncology Tools
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| | Oncology Tools, a web site from the FDA, "contains a variety of information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies." The link to "Approved Oncology Drugs" leads to detailed information about the newest cancer drugs and their uses in adults and children. |
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People Living With Cancer
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| | The patient information web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). |
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Teens Living with Cancer
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| | The straight facts about cancer and how to deal with it from Melissa's Living Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization, and the Children's Oncology Group of the National Cancer Institute with input from their teen advisory board. |
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