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Valuable Resources

Researching cancer and cancer resources is a daunting and time consuming process. The information available ranges widely -- some useful, some too complex or not relevant. We have put together this resource section to link you to the most relevant resources to get you started.

Alternative and Complimentary Medicine
Here are several key resources for both education about complimentary medicine, and retreat centers that focus on wellness. The Hippocrates Health Insti . . . keep reading
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are designed to help study the effectiveness of new cancer treatments. Patients who qualify receive new therapeutic protocols before they are approved as standard therapy. These caref . . . keep reading
Communication with Family and Friends
Communication is critical, yet it's hard to return each phone call and email. Here are resources to help you create private web pages that will keep everyone up-to-date, and allow everyone to partici . . . keep reading
General Cancer Resources
Here are the top rated general cancer sites. They will have links to specific cancers, overviews on the latest treatments available, and tools to help you make informed decisions about your loved one . . . keep reading
Helping Children Understand
How to tell children, and what to tell them is often one of the most difficult aspects of the cancer journey. Here are some wonderful resources and suggestions. . . . keep reading
Insurance
These sites will help you understand and navigate the insurance questions that you will face. You should also check with your doctor / hospital and inquire about their advocacy programs in support of . . . keep reading
Looking and Feeling Better
Here are some product ideas to help your loved one look and feel better. It's amazing what something like a stylish hospital gown will do for your loved one's attitude! Clothing a . . . keep reading
Legal
Following are links that will help you with issues relating to disability insurance, disability benefits, legal assistance, advance directives, living wills, and end-of-life decisions. a href="ht . . . keep reading
Nutrition
The relationship between nutrition and cancer is well documented and gaining increased momentum. Here are some leading authorities on this subject. . . . keep reading
Top Cancer Hospitals
U.S. News and World Report compiles and publishes an annual list of the top fifty hospitals in the U.S. for cancer treatment and research. The top 10 for 2007 are listed below. . . . keep reading
Travel
The following sites offer free travel for cancer patients and their families that must travel in order to receive treatment. Several also have networks to provide free or discounted accommodation. . . . keep reading