Cancer Resources

General Resources
NCI Drug Dictionary
Definitions, names, and links to information about cancer drugs
Cancer Topics
Information on cancer types, treatment, prevention, clinical trials, and more
NCI's Annual Fact Book
A summary of the National Cancer Institute's distribution of the 2010 budget
Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer
An annual update on cancer occurrence and trends
American Cancer Society Cancer Facts and Figures
A report that projects the numbers of new cancer cases and deaths expected each year, in addition to reporting trends in occurrence and survival and information on symptoms, prevention and treatment
President's Cancer Panel
A group of experts, appointed by the President, who monitor the National Cancer Institute's activities
Interactive History of Cancer Research Advances
Interactive history of progress against cancer, expert perspective on remaining challenges and other useful tools
Cancer and the Immune System
A thorough discussion of the relationship between cancer and the immune system
AACR Cancer Policy Monitor Newsletter
Current, objective and relevant information to help bridge cancer research, cancer policy and the political process
Lung Cancer Resources for Health Care Professionals
National Lung Cancer Partnership resources for health care professionals, including a professional events listing, a research grant program and learning opportunities
Glossary of Cancer Terms
A glossary of cancer-related terms and their definitions, provided by the American Association for Cancer Research
Patient Resources
Cancer Information for Patients
Patient oriented cancer resources and decision making tools
Cancer Types and Information
John Theurer Cancer Center patient guide to understanding and managing the different cancer types
Diagnostic Procedures
John Theurer Cancer Center glossary of cancer diagnostic procedures
Cancer Help Book
Patient guide for what to do when cancer strikes
Survivors and Patient Advocates
Resources for survivors, families and patient advocates from the American Association for Cancer Research
Childhood Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Find detailed information about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for children, adolescents, and young adults with all types of cancers -- including brain tumors, leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, sarcoma, and Wilms' tumor -- from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Hereditary Cancer and Genetics
Genes can contribute to the development of certain types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and prostate cancer. Learn about hereditary cancers, genetic testing, and genetics research from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
About Herbs
Memorial Sloan-Kettering provides evidence-based information about herbs, botanicals, supplements, complementary therapies, and more
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Learn more about screening procedures, risk groups, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering's recommended screening guidelines for many types of cancer
Prediction Tools
The tools can be used to predict cancer outcomes or assess risk based on specific characteristics of a patient and of his or her disease
Specific Cancer Type Resources
Conquering Melanoma
Patient guide for how to prevent it, spot it and treat it
Prostate Cancer Patient Guide
Patient guide for what to do if prostate cancer strikes
Nonsurgical Treatments for Breast Cancer - SIR
Patient guide on interventional radiology for patients with breast cancer who are not good surgical candidates
Nonsurgical Treatments for Liver Cancer - SIR
Patient guide on minimally invasive treatments that help liver cancer patients extend life and improve quality of life
Nonsurgical Treatments for Kidney Cancer - SIR
Patient guide on minimally invasive treatments that help kidney cancer patients extend life and improve quality of life
Nonsurgical Treatments for Lung Cancer - SIR
Patient guide on minimally invasive treatments that help lung cancer patients extend life and improve quality of life
European Lung Foundation: Lung Cancer Information
Lung cancer causes, treatments and presense in Europe
Lung Cancer Resources for Patients and Loved Ones
National Lung Cancer Partnership's resources for patients and loved ones- providing treatment guidelines, clinical trials and stories from others who have been through a diagnosis of lung cancer
Lung Cancer Facts
Find info about how many people are affected by the disease, common symptoms, causes and more
Podcast and Video Resources
Latest in Lung Cancer Research Podcasts
Podcasts on the latest in cancer research from IASLC
Cancer Videos and Podcasts from Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Watch videos and podcasts on cancer treatment, research, survivorship, and support services from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center