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American Cancer Society |
Provides information on all forms of cancer and offers numerous brochures and publications for patients and healthcare professionals. |
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) |
The patient information website (Cancer.Net) of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) provides oncologist-approved information on more than 50 types of cancer and their treatments, clinical trials, coping and side effects. |
| Cancer.Net |
This is the American Society of Clinical Oncology's patient information web site. It provides oncologist-approved information on more than 50 types of cancer and their treatments, clinical trials, coping and side effects. The site includes sections on both adult and childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma. |
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CancerCare |
CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. |
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Cancertrialshelp.org |
Finding an appropriate clinical trial can be daunting so the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups recently introduced this new Web site which offers an online screening questionnaire that helps identify specific clinical trials that match disease type, age, medical history and other criteria |
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ClinicalTrials.gov |
Some 750 clinical trials for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are currently recruiting patients. This site offers information about the latest promising therapies. |
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. They provide information on these diseases through both online and in-person group support. The web site includes live patient help, a chapter finder and comprehensive information on all aspects of NHL. |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation |
LRFA raises money for research and provides patient support and information. It was founded in 1991 by a patient with NHL. The Web site includes details of services, information about lymphoma, research grants etc. |
| National Cancer Institute |
This U.S. government site provides information on non-Hodgkin's disease treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, clinical trials and supportive care. They have identified 63 centers around the country that conduct state-of-the-art research in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. You can locate one on the Web at cancercenters.cancer.gov. |
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
NCCN works to develop treatment guidelines for most cancers and supports research that improves the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care. They offer a number of programs to help cancer patients make informed decisions such as NCCN Treatment Guidelines for Patients. These are easy-to-read booklets developed from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology™. Many treatment guidelines are available in Spanish. |
