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Survivorship Web Sites
The organizations listed offer a focus on survivors' information needs.
- American Association for Cancer Research
The Survivors and Advocates section of the site provides patients, survivors and advocates clear and accurate information about research findings, support and advocacy groups, clinical trials and biomedical terminology.
- American Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS Cancer Survivor Network offers announcements, discussion boards, personal web pages and library resources all addressing cancer survivorship. The site is regularly updated.
- Cancer Survivor's Project
The Cancer Survivor's Project is a community of long-term cancer survivors and their friends working together to improve the lives of children and adults after cancer.
- Coping Resources
Discover your options, provided by People Living with Cancer, an American Society of Clinical Oncology Web site.
- Gilda's Club
Gilda's Club is a place where men, women and children with any kind of cancer and their family members and friends can plan and build life-changing emotional and social support.
- Life After Cancer Treatment
This site if provided by the National Cancer Institute
- LIVESTRONGTM Survivorship Resources
This site offers detailed information on a wide range of topics, including physical, emotional and practical issues.
- Medline Plus Magazine
This quarterly guide for patients and their families contains medical and healthcare information from the National Institutes of Health.
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM)
NBCAM is comprised of several national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working in partnership to build breast cancer awareness, share information and provide access to screening services. This year-round includes patient services, disease information, recipes, etc.
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
This advocacy organization provides information on legislation and news items related to cancer as well as connections to programs and resources for cancer survivors.
- Steps for Living
Steps for Living offers cancer survivors and their loved ones a creative voice by providing alternative ways of coping through artistic outlets. The non-profit organization promotes creative media as a tool for healing through self-expression, connection to other survivors and unity at any stage of illness.
- People Living With Cancer (PLWC)
The Survivorship section offers information about survivorship, rehabilitation and being your own advocate.
- Ulman Cancer Fund
The Ulman Cancer Fund provides support programs, education and resources to benefit young adults and their families and friends who are affected by cancer.
- The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community offers free online support groups with a global reach. The site links to a resource library, kitchen and nutrition center, and mind/body room.
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