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Advocacy
Center
to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD)
Established in March 2001, the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Center to
Reduce Cancer Health Disparities is central to NCI's efforts to reduce the unequal
burden of cancer in our society. Visit the CRCHD website for information on meetings
and events, programs, research funding opportunities, and more.
Intercultural
Cancer Council (ICC)
ICC promotes policies, programs, partnerships,
and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial
and ethnic minorities and medically underserved
populations in the United
States and its associated territories. Users can stay informed with the ICC News Stream.
National
Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC)
Committed to ending breast cancer, NBCC and its sister organization, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, work to educate and train individuals to be effective activists and to influence the public policies that affect breast cancer research and treatment.
The
Office on Women's Health
This Office within the US Department of Health and Human Serves (HHS)
works to redress the inequities in research, health care services,
and education
that have placed the health of women at risk; coordinates women's health
research, health care services, policy, and public and health care
professional education across the agencies of the HHS; and, collaborates
with other government organizations, as well as consumer and health
care professional groups.
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Article Search and Retrieval
AMEDEO Medical Literature Guide
This website allows users to choose from a selection of journals and subscribe to a free email service that provides bibliographic details and links to available abstracts on a variety of medical topics, including breast and cervical cancer.
Users may also subscribe to Medical Podcasts, also a free service from Amedeo.
Cancer
Topic Searches (NCI)
Citations and abstracts on the topics of breast and cervical cancer are provided by
the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Federal
Government's
principal agency for cancer research.
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
ERIC is an online digital library sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. It provides unlimited access to more than 1.3 million bibliographic records of journal articles and other education-related materials, with hundreds of new records added twice weekly.
Medline
Plus
MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information
from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government
agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated
MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and
give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus
also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated
medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials,
and latest health news.
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is a part of the National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Library's main portal for consumer health information is MedlinePlus®, available in both English and Spanish (MedlinePlus en español).
Special sections of the website are provided for Health Care Professionals and Researchers.
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Articles, Books, Papers and
Briefs
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
This peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society
provides cancer care professionals with up-to-date information on
all aspects
of cancer
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Online access to all journal
content is free. No subscription required.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Publications Online
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a leader in nationwide efforts to ease the burden of cancer. Through the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, CDC works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer. Visit the CDC website for breast and cervical cancer publications available online.
The
National Academies Press (NAP)
The NAP was created by the National Academies
to publish the reports issued by the National
Academy
of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering,
the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research
Council. The NAP publishes more than 200 books
a year on a wide range of topics, including breast
cancer. Many of these books can be downloaded
for free by the chapter or the entire book, while
others are available for purchase.
The National
Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)
The NGC is
an initiative of the Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. The NGC website
provides a comprehensive database of evidence-based
clinical practice guidelines and related documents.
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Cancer Research
Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC)
The Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) is a research resource for studies designed to assess the delivery and quality of breast cancer screening and related patient outcomes in the United States. The BCSC is a collaborative network of seven mammography registries with linkages to tumor and/or pathology registries. Currently, the Consortium's database contains information on 7,521,000 mammographic examinations, 2,017,869 women, and 86,700 cancer cases (72,800 invasive cancers and 13,800 In Situ).
California Breast Cancer Research Program
This program's mission is to reduce the impact of breast cancer in California by supporting research on breast cancer and facilitating the dissemination of research findings and their translation into public health practice.
International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
An affiliate of
the World Health Organization, IARC's mission
is to coordinate and conduct research
on the
causes
of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis,
and to develop scientific strategies for cancer
control. As well as information about group
projects and protocols, health care providers can
gain online access to a variety of informative materials about breast and cervical cancer.
National
Cancer Institute (NCI) Cooperative Breast Cancer
Tissue Resource Database (CBCTR)
Funded by NCI, CBCTR provides researchers with
access to primary breast cancer tissues with
associated clinical and follow-up
data.
This valuable collection is intended to facilitate large research studies
that require archival tissue with clinical and outcome data. This
web site features an on-line database.
National
Cancer Institute (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology
and End Results (SEER)
This NCI program collects and publishes cancer incidence and survival
data from 14 population-based cancer registries and 3 supplemental
registries, covering approximately 26% of the US population. Visit
the SEER website for cancer incidence, mortality, and survival data,
as
well
as tools
for
the analysis
of databases related to breast and cervix
uteri cancer.
National
Program of Cancer Registries
(NPCR)
Data collected by state cancer registries enable public health professionals
to understand and address the cancer burden more effectively. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) provides support for states to maintain registries
that provide high-quality data. In 2001, eight central cancer registries, including California,
received awards to participate in the Breast, Colon, and Prostate Cancer Data
Quality and Treatment Patterns of Care (PoC) study, funded and coordinated by
the CDC.
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Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and
privately supported clinical trials, including information about a trial's
purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
The information provided on ClinicalTrials.gov should be used in conjunction
with advice from health care professionals.
National
Cancer Institute (NCI) - Search
for Clinical Trials
The NCI provides this comprehensive internet
resource on cancer clinical trials, including
those sponsored by the NCI, the
pharmaceutical
industry,
and
some international
groups. This link will take you to the clinical trials search
engine where you may specify breast or cervical cancer and the specific area
of inquiry (e.g. treatment, prevention, diagnostic, screening, etc.).
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Comprehensive Information and Services
American
Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS is the nationwide, community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering
from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. For
information, visit the website or call 1 800 ACS-2345.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to
provide free professional help to people with all cancers through counseling,
education, information and referral and direct financial assistance.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the
nation’s original three Comprehensive Cancer
Centers designated by the National Cancer Act of
1971 and one of the world’s most respected
centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care,
research, education and prevention. Visit the website's Resources for Professionals for clinical tools and other resources.
National
Cancer Institute (NCI)
The NCI website is a comprehensive information resource
for patients, health
care providers, and researchers. The NCI is the Federal Government's principal
agency for cancer research. NCI's PDQ® pages on breast and cervical cancer are intended mainly for use by physicians and other health care
professionals.
The
National Women's Health Information Center
(NWHIC)
The NWHIC is a service of the Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the US Department
of Health and Human
Services (HHS). The NWHIC Health
Professionals section offers information on clinical trials, continuing education,
medications and treatments, cultural competency, practice guidelines, and more.
Visitors can search the website's In the News section for medical summary information
on breast cancer and other topics
of
interest.
Physician
Data Query (PDQ®)
PDQ® is the National Cancer Institute's comprehensive database containing latest information
about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, supportive care,
clinical trials, and more.
The PDQ® cancer information summaries are peer reviewed and updated monthly.
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Fact Sheets
Cancer Advances In Focus - National Cancer Institute
Cancer Advances In Focus is a fact sheet collection designed to highlight the progress in cancer research, treatment, supportive care, survivorship, screening, prevention, and genetics since the National Cancer Act was signed into law in 1971. Visit this section of NCI's website for an informative look at the progress made against breast and cervical cancer during the past 3 1/2 decades.
Cancer Fact Sheets - Intercultural Cancer Council
ICC promotes policies, programs, partnerships,
and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial
and ethnic minorities and medically underserved
populations in the United
States and its associated territories. The ICC Cancer Fact Sheets provide information about these populations and can be used as stand-alone educational pieces, to raise awareness of disparities in underserved
communities, and as background research on a racial or ethnic population.
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Health Education
Cancer Patient Education Network
The Cancer Patient Education Network (CPEN) is a group of healthcare professionals who share experiences and best practices in all aspects of cancer patient education. The overall mission of CPEN is to promote and provide models of excellence in patient, family, and community education across the continuum of care. CPEN works in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute's Office of Education and Special Initiatives.
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Medical News and Alerts
Health On the Net Foundation
Health On the Net Foundation (HON) is one of the most respected not-for-profit portals to medical information on the Internet. Browse news summaries on breast and cervical cancer in addition to 300 other medical topics and themes.
OncoLink
News
OncoLink, provided by Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania,
offers up-to-date information to cancer patients, families, health care professionals
and the general public. Search OncoLink's Cancer News page for summary articles
on breast and cervical cancer.
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Prevention, Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment
Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention
The Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention, is working to clarify, promote, and implement strategies for preventing cervical cancer in developing countries. Featured content includes research on screening and treatment strategies, service delivery approaches, community involvement and issues related to advocacy and policy in developing countries.
American
Cancer Society (ACS)
Find answers to questions about breast and cervical cancer, including information about risk factors,
prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis and current treatment options.
Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) - Mammography
A mammography resource from the Food and Drug
Administration, this website is designed to
inform mammography facility personnel, inspectors,
and
other interested individuals about the implementation of the Mammography
Quality Standards Act of 1992 (MQSA).
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
The mission of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) is to ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment as well as support research and training related to gynecologic cancers.
Information sheets, power point presentations, brochures and other professional educational materials can be downloaded from the website.
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
(NBCCEDP) provides access to critical breast and cervical
cancer screening services for underserved women in
the United States.
National
Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a not-for-profit alliance of 21 of the world’s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology are frequently updated and available in any area of medicine.
QualityTools
Sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), QualityTools
offers resources to help physicians, hospitals, health systems, and other
provider organizations. The tools include guidelines, measures, benchmarking
and comparative data, information on patient safety, and others, useful
for assessing and improving quality of care.
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Professional Associations and Societies
American
College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Founded in 1951, ACOG has
over 49,000 members and is the nation's leading group
of professionals providing health care for women. ACOG
works primarily to serve as a strong advocate for quality
health care for women, maintain the highest standards
of clinical practice and continuing education for its
members, promote patient education and stimulate
patient understanding of and involvement in medical care,
and increase awareness among its members and the
public of the changing issues facing women's health care.
American
College of Radiology (ACR)
With more than 30,000 members, ACR is the principal organization
of radiologists, radiation oncologists, and clinical medical physicists
in the US. For over three quarters of a century, the ACR has devoted
its resources to making imaging safe, effective and accessible to those
who need it.
American
College of Surgeons (ACS)
The ACS was founded to improve the quality
of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical
education and practice. The website offers an array of information,
ranging from advocacy and health policy to bioterrorism and unconventional
civilian disasters.
American Health Quality Association (AHQA)
AHQA represents Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) and professionals working to improve health care quality and patient safety.
American
Joint Committee on Cancer
The AJCC was established in 1959 to formulate and
publish systems of classification of cancer, including
staging and end results reporting. Visit the AJCC website
for TNM-related news and information.
American Society of Breast Disease (ASBD)
The ASBD advocates a multidisciplinary team approach to breast health management, and to breast disease prevention, early detection, treatment and research. The website features information about membership, publications, calendar of events and various committee interests. Visitors will also find a list of internet resources for healthcare professionals.
American Society of Breast Surgeons
American Society of Breast Surgeons was formed to encourage the study of breast surgery, to promote research and development of advanced surgery techniques, to improve standards of practice for breast surgery in the United States, and serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas. Membership is open to surgeons with a special interest in breast disease.
American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
An interactive resource for ASCO members and other professionals involved
in the multidisciplinary care of patients with cancer, this website
features cancer news, policy and practice information, publications,
career development and more.
American
Society of Radiologic Technologists (ACRT)
The mission of the ACRT is to
lead and serve its members, the profession, other health care providers
and the public on all issues that affect the radiologic sciences. Use
the site's search form for informative articles on topics of interest
(for example, mammogram, breast cancer, minority access to health care,
etc.)
Oncology
Nursing Society (ONS)
ONS provides nurses and healthcare professionals
with access to the quality educational programs, cancer-care resources,
research
opportunities,
and networks for peer support.
The
Society of Breast Imaging (SBI)
Founded with the missions of enhancing knowledge, improving the quality
education and fostering research, this website is an opportunity for
the exchange of ideas among professionals involved with breast imaging.
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Updated: October 14, 2009. |
