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Links
Here are some links to Web sites which contain general information about cancer treatment,
prevention, and support. They are also portals to other web sites for information on specific types of
cancer. Note that some of these web sites contain material in languages other than English or
French.
Library staff in Ninon Bourque Patient Resource Library, located on the
main floor of the Cancer Centre at the General Campus, can help you to
locate additional resources. The telephone number for the Library is 613-737-7700,
ext.70107. You can also contact the library by email:
patientlibrary@ottawahospital.on.ca .
These resources are provided for information purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for
medical care. Inclusion of a resource does not imply endorsement by The Ottawa Hospital. If you have
any questions about your healthcare, please consult your healthcare provider.
| Canadian Web Sites |
Canadian
Cancer Society
Includes information about prevention, treatment, support in the community.
Many booklets are available in PDF format. The annual Canadian Cancer
Statistics are available on this site. The Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute is the research partner of the Canadian Cancer Society.
English,
French. Several publications in Chinese, Farsi and Punjabi. |
Cancer
Care Ontario | Action Cancer Ontario
Cancer Care Ontario is the agency of the Government of Ontario that
oversees provision of cancer care in the province. Includes Practice
guidelines, drug information and links to the other Cancer Centres
in Ontario.
English |
Ontario
Clinical Trials
New cancer therapies are tested in clinical trials. Many
patients may wish to consider participation in a clinical trial when
deciding on the best option for the treatment of their cancer. Learn
about clinical trials and find cancer clinical trials and search the
database of clinical trials offered in Ontario.
English |
Fondation
Québécoise du Cancer
Cancer information and support services for residents of Quebec, though
much of the general information is helpful for anyone looking for
information in French.
French |
| United States Web Sites |
American
Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health
organization. This web site includes information in English and Spanish and provides
some information about cancer in several Asian languages. There are links to Asian-
language cancer information on other Web sites.
English,
Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese |
U.S.
National Cancer Institute
Treatment and supportive care information for patients and health professionals,
including cancer clinical trials.
English, Spanish |
MedlinePlus
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, this site provides a portal to health information. Some of the information is provided in the form of videos
and slide shows and there is also “easy to read” information.
Link directly to the Cancer Information page
English, Spanish |
People Living with Cancer : the Patient Information Website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
This Web site is designed to help patients and families make informed health care
decisions about their cancer and its treatment. This site provides information
on more than 85 types of cancer, clinical trials, coping, side effects, etc.
The cancer information in this website has been approved by American oncologists
(cancer specialists).
English |
Oncolink
From the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer
treatments and news about research advances. Information is updated on a daily
basis and provided at various levels, from introductory to in-depth.
English, Spanish
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| United Kingdom Web Site |
CancerBACUP
Europe's leading cancer information service, with over 4,500 pages
of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for
cancer patients, their families and carers.
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