TrialCheckSM
The Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups is proud to offer TrialCheckSM,
a new Internet-based application. TrialCheckSM gives doctors, nurses and other
healthcare professionals a "real-time" search tool that quickly
queries and screens approximately 300 Cooperative Group cancer clinical trials.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which
conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination,
and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment
of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients
and the families of cancer patients.
Cancer and Leukemia Group B
The Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) is one of three multidisciplinary
cooperative cancer treatment groups funded by the National Cancer Institute
(NCI), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each cooperative
group focuses on particular areas of cancer research, often collaborating
in large-scale clinical trials.
National Surgical Adjuvant Breast
and Bowel Project
The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) is a cooperative
group that was formed in 1971 to conduct clinical trials in breast and colorectal
cancer research. The members of this cooperative group had been involved in
collaborative research as early as 1958. The cooperative group now comprises
the membership of the NSABP Foundation, Inc. headquartered in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
University of
Rochester Cancer Center
The University of Rochester Cancer Center (URCC), a department of the University
of Rochester Medical Center, is a National Cancer Institute Designated Clinical
Cancer Center serving the nine county Genesee-Finger Lakes region in upstate
New York. The primary focus of URCC is to provide care for people with cancer,
and to conduct significant cancer-related basic and clinical research.
American Cancer Society
In 1913, 10 physicians and 5 laymen founded the American Society for the
Control of Cancer. Its stated purpose was to disseminate knowledge concerning
the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of cancer; to investigate conditions
under which cancer is found; and to compile statistics about cancer. Later
renamed the American Cancer Society, Inc., the organization now consists of
over 2 million volunteers working to conquer cancer.
Alpha Cancer Information Resource
The Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative groups is proud to offer a unique
opportunity for individuals to access cancer-related health information on
the Internet. Our "Focus" areas each deal with a specific type of
cancer and allow visitors to interact directly with leading specialists in
the field.
National Lymphedema Network
The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit
organization founded in 1988 by Saskia R.J. Thiadens, R.N. to provide education
and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals, and the general
public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary
and secondary lymphedema.
cancereducation.com
A web site dedicated to "Improving cancer care through the dissemination
of up-to-date and accurate educational programming and information for healthcare
professionals, cancer patients, and their family members".
healthfinder
Healthfinder is a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services
information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses,
databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups.
Cancer.net
Cancer.net, the patient information website of the American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), provides oncologist-approved information
on more than 50 types of cancer and their treatments, clinical trials, coping,
and side effects.
Community Oncology Alliance
Caring for
Cancer
The organized effort against cancer.
