Overviews and General Information
The page above provides links to multiple types of cancer, organized by the part of the body affected (eg, digestive, reproductive, etc.).
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Dictionaries
The NCI publishes 3 online dictionaries to translate medical terms used in cancer diagnosis and treatment: Cancer terms, genetic terms, and a drug dictionary.
NCI Patient Education Booklets
The NCI publishes booklets about cancer in children and adults, available for download as PDFs.
The NCI publishes in-depth fact sheets on specific cancers, including information about diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This page includes fact sheets about diet and nutrition as well.
The NCI publishes in-depth reports on specific cancers, diagnosis and treatment (including integrative approaches). The landing page also provides detailed information about who is editing these reports and what evidence they use to evaluate recommendations. (Ignore the “for health professionals” headline; as you link through, you will find reports written for patients which may be easier to read.)
NCI Adult Cancer Treatment (Alphabetical by Diagnosis)
This page has a long list of specific cancers, arranged alphabetically, with links to information written for patients and professionals. You can access both types of reports, but the patient information may be easier to understand. The health professional version will include more statistics and summary of the studies used to back up diagnostic or treatment recommendations.
Patient Power: A Community of Cancer Experts
This website provides information from doctors, nurses, and other medical experts as well as patients themselves. The information is medically reviewed and covers diagnosis, treatment, research updates, and tips for living well with cancer.
Specific Types of Cancer
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