LibGuides: Health Information: Online Cancer Resources

Cancer Support on the Web

American Cancer Society
A nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to cancer prevention through research and education.

These organizations provide information and support for cancer victims and their families.

Cancer Care
Cancer Care is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services.
Find Local Cancer Services and Support
Find local and statewide cancer services agencies.
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Komen for the Cure is a grassroots organization with a network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.
W. Va. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
The West Virginia Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (WVBCCSP) is a comprehensive public health program that helps uninsured or underinsured women gain access to breast and cervical cancer screening services.

Educational Tutorials

Interactive Health Tutorials from Medline Plus

These tutorials explain a procedure or condition in easy-to-understand language. You can read or listen to the tutorial.

NOTE: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 6 or above. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software.

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Colon Cancer

Lung Cancer

Leukemia

Podcasts

Chemotherapy Side Effects