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"I volunteer as a National Cancer Institute auditor, doing data auditing for one of the major cancer research organizations in America. This keeps me in touch with the world of cancer research, quality monitoring, and what's happening at other cancer centers. I always come home having learned something useful in my work, and I always come home happy that I work at Southwest." —Beth Getman, RN, BSN, OCN, team manager, Cancer Services and Cancer Research

Reliable Sources 

Although there are many sources of health information on the World Wide Web, some of the most trusted resources tend to be when:

• The website address ends in .edu (an institute of medical learning) or .gov (a government agency that regulates health-related issues).
• The website is for a national healthcare organization (such as the American Cancer Society).

Southwest's Regional Cancer Center lists those sites which have reputations for providing reliable information. You may also want to search Southwest Washington Medical Center's Health Information Search or Symptom Navigator. You should always discuss health information with your provider, regardless of the information source.

National Cancer Organizations		Notes
American Cancer Society		Information, education, advocacy and limited services for people with cancer.
National Cancer Institute		Information, publications and database about cancer research, cancer treatment and cancers.
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine		Information about alternative and complementary treatments.
Oncolink		Information on different types of cancer, treatment options, coping resources, clinical trials, and more.
People Living with Cancer		Patient site from the American Society of Clinical Oncology; includes resources on different types of cancer and their treatment, clinical trials, coping, and side effects.
Brain Tumors
American Brain Tumor Association		Contact with other brain tumor patients. Information about brain tumors and treatment, national and local conferences, support groups, and a national newsletter.
National Brain Tumor Foundation		Information about brain tumors and treatment, malignant and benign brain tumors, and brain tumor medical centers. Information about the latest clinical trials. Connection to a network of survivors.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer.org		Extensive resources about breast cancer.
Celebrating Life Foundation		Non-profit organization geared toward education and outreach for African American women and women of color for breast cancer awareness.
Men Against Breast Cancer		Support services to educate and empower men to be effective caregivers when breast cancer strikes a female loved one.
National Breast Cancer Coalition		Advocacy only. Seeks to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy, focusing on research and access to care.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation		Funds national brest cancer patients, project grants, local education, screen and treatment projects in communities from coast to coast. The local chapter is in Portland.
Y-ME		A national breast cancer organization with hotline counseling, educational programs and self-help meetings for breast cancer patients, their families and friends. Also a Y-ME support line for men.
Clinical Trials Information
Southwest Washington Medical Center		Contat Southwest's Regional Cancer for more information about local research and clinical trials in which you may be eligible to participate.
Coalition of National Cooperative Groups, Inc.		Group of national cancer cooperative groups engaged in clinical cancer trials.
Columbia River Oncology Program (CROP)		Clinical trials in cancer prevention, symptom control and treatments. Southwest is one of the participating health systems.
National Cancer Institute: Clinical Studies Support Center (CSSC)		Search for National Cancer Institute clinical trials conducted at the NIH clinical center in Bethesda, MD.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Network (CCN)		National organization providing support services for people affected by colorn cancer or cancer of the rectum.
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
GIST Support International		Education and support for patients affected by gastrointestinal stromal tumors, as well as their friends and families.
Gynecological Cancers
National Cervical Cancer Coalition		Information, Phone Pals system and cervical cancer phone line.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition		Peer support, publications, education and awareness programs.
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance		Increases public understanding of ovarian cancer. Advocates for treatments and a cure. Also has a public education program.
Women's Cancer Network		Comprehensive gynecological cancer organization. Information and education, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Cancer Association		Patient information about kidney cancer and research opportunities.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Cancer
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society		Education, information, advocacy, support groups, peer support and financial aid programs for individuals with leukemia and related illnesses (lymphoma, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's disease, multiple myeloma).
Lymphoma Research Foundation		Educational materials, free support groups, quarterly newsletter and a national "buddy system" linking patients.
Lung Cancer
American Lung Association		Information about lung diseases, including cancer.
Lung Cancer Alliance		Dedicated to improving the quality of life for lung cancer survivors by providing resources, education and referral information.
Lymphedema
Southwest Washington Medical Center		Southwest's Lymphedema Specialty Clinic offers a complete decongestive therapy program to treat lymphedema.
National Lymphedema Network		Education and guidance for lymphedema patients and the general public.
Myeloma
International Myeloma Foundation		Education for physicians and patients about myeloma, its treatment and management.
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer
Oral Cancer Information Center		Comprehensive resource list and information about prevention and treatment.
Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer		A self-help program of support addressing emotional, psychological and humanistic needs related to head and neck cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer
Confronting Pancreatic Cancer		Public awareness and fundraising about pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network		Information and education programs for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and their caregivers.
Prostate and Testicular Cancer
National Prostate Cancer Coalition		Information and resources about prostate cancer.
Patient Advocates for Advanced Cancer Treatments (PAACT)		An organization for patients and physicians, for diagnostic and therapeutic treatments of prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Foundation		Education, research and general information about prostate cancer.
Testicular Cancer Resource Center		Education and support for men with testicular cancer.
US TOO International		Emotional and educational support for prostate cancer survivors through a network of support groups and quarterly newsletter.
Skin Cancer
The Skin Cancer Foundation		Educational materials on skin cancers, including brochures, videos, quarterly newsletters, posters, books and an annual journal. Also information about prevention.
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer Survivor's Association		Information about thyroid cancer and support services for patients and caregivers.
Urologic Cancer
American Foundation for Urologic Diseases		Dedicated to prevention and cure of urologic diseases through expansion of medical research, education and awareness.
United Ostomy Association of America		Education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.

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