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- cancernet.nci.nih.gov
- At this Web site, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) asks
you, "What information do you need?" And then it provides
you with the following extensive menu: types of cancer; treatment
options; clinical trials; coping with cancer; support and
resources; cancer literature; genetics, causes, risk factors,
and prevention; and testing for cancer. You can even order
NCI publications right off the Net.
- www.cancer.org
- The American Cancer Society, perhaps the most well known
cancer organization, provides information on: types of cancer,
living with cancer, children and cancer, prevention, treatment
options, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, alternative methods,
patient services, tobacco control, research, statistics, and
media resources.
- www.vdh.state.va.us/epi/cancer/index.htm
- On this Web Page of the Virginia Cancer Registry (VCR),
you'll find the mission, vision, function, and activities
of the VCR. You also have a menu of data reports to browse.
- www.cancernews.com
- Cancer News on the NET provides a wealth of cancer information,
under these headings: Recent Cancer News, Breast Cancer, Colon
Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma,
Lung Cancer, Brain Cancers and other Central Nervous System,
Tumors, Prostate and Testicular Cancers, Prevention, Skin
Cancers, Cancer Support Groups, and more! Medical literature
searches and additional links are also provided.
- www.cdc.gov/health/cancer.htm
- Under this Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), go to "Health Topics A-Z" and select cancer.
There you'll find information on the different cancers, cancer
data and cancer registries, cancer risk factors, and cancer
prevention and control initiatives by the CDC.
- www.healthfinder.gov
- Healthfinder provides information of health topics such
as cancer and other health conditions. It also provides current
news and information about online resources and other tools;
and information on prevention and quality care.
- www.aicr.org
- At this site of the American Institute for Cancer Research,
you will find what the leading charity in the field of diet,
nutrition and cancer prevention recommends for reducing cancer
risk.
- www.dccps.nci.nih.gov/5aday
- At this site for the National 5 A Day for Better Health
Program, you will find an overview of the 5 A Day Program,
the latest news from the National Cancer Institute, information
on state programs, recipes and tips.
- http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/hints/index.jsp
- HINTS collects nationally representative data routinely about
the American public's use of cancer-related information. The survey
provides updates on changing patterns, needs, and information
opportunities in health, identifies changing communications trends
and practices, assesses cancer information access and usage, provides
information about how cancer risks are perceived and offers a
testbed to researchers to
test new theories in health communication.
- http://cancercontrolplanet.cancer.gov
The Cancer Control PLANET is a portal that provides access to
data and resources that can help planners, program staff, and
researchers to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based
cancer control programs
- http://www.cchangetogether.org
C-Change is comprised of the nation's key cancer leaders from
government, business, and nonprofit sectors. These cancer leaders
share the vision of a future where cancer is prevented, detected
early, and cured or is managed successfully as a chronic illness.
The mission of C-Change is to leverage the combined expertise
and resources of its Members to eliminate cancer as a (major)
public health problem at the earliest possible time.
- http://www.cdc.gov/omh/Populations/populations.htm
At this website of the Office of Minority Health, you will find
information on disparities, a health observant calendar, Closing
the Gap newsletter and grant funding opportunities.
- http://www.vapcacoalition.org/
The mission of the Virginia Prostate Cancer Coalition is to make
prostate cancer an urgent priority for the medical, patient and
legislative communities. At this website you find activities pertaining
to prostate cancer awareness in the state of Virginia.
- http://www.preventcancer.org/about/index.cfm
The Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation is a national, non-profit
health foundation whose mission is the prevention and early detection
of cancer through scientific research and education. The Foundation
focuses its energies and resources on those cancers—including
lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin, oral and testicular—that
can be prevented through lifestyle changes or detection and treatment
in their early stages.
- http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/healthstats/index.asp
The Virginia Center for Health Statistics collects and disseminates
vital records data, conducts research and produces reports which
help guide health policy issues affecting the Commonwealth.
- http://www.vpca.com/
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau
of Primary Health Care (HRSA/BPHC), is part of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, is responsible for funding programs
to expand access to high quality, culturally and linguistically
competent primary and preventive care for underserved, uninsured,
and underinsured Americans. To achieve this mission, HRSA/BPHC
provides support to over: 3,500 communities and 12 million people,
including 7 million minority individuals, through Community, Migrant,
Homeless and Public Housing health centers.
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Contact at Theresa.Teekah@vdh.virginia.gov
Cancer Control Project Manager
109 Governor St, DCDPC 10th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7877 Fax Phone: (804) 864-7880 |
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