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Cancer
What is cancer?
A disease in which the cells of the body grow abnormally and out of control, destroying normal tissue. These cells have the potential to spread to other areas of the body if left untreated.
Types of cancer include:
- Brain and Central Nervous System Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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- Colorectal Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Malignant Hematology
- Mesothelioma
- Neuro-oncology
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Sarcoma
UHN Resources
UHN Brochures and Pamphlets 
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American Cancer Society |
| The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through its programs, which include research, patient services, education and advocacy. | |
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American College of Physicians: Home Care Guide for Advanced Cancer |
| This adjunct to the book, American College of Physicians Home Care Guide for Cancer, addresses end of life issues that concern cancer patients, their families and friends. The primary goal is to help plan near the end of life, and maximize life quality during this difficult time. This is a comprehensive and extremely well constructed publication that addresses everything from pain control to grieving to helping younger people cope with death. | |
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American Institute for Cancer Research Online |
| The American Institute for Cancer Research is a leading national charity in the field of diet, nutrition and cancer prevention. The information you'll find here could help you begin to reduce cancer risk for you and your family | |
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BC Cancer Agency |
| The BC Cancer Agency has a government-mandated constitution giving it the responsibility to operate a comprehensive program of cancer control for the people of British Columbia, in collaboration with diverse partners. The Agency's mission is to reduce the incidence of cancer; to reduce mortality from cancer; and to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer. This Web site offers helpful information for patients, caregivers, and their families. | |
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Canadian Cancer Society |
| The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. This mission is achieved through research, education, patient services and advocacy for healthy public policy. | |
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Cancer Care |
| This organization provides assistance to people with any type of cancer, at any stage of their illness. The resource is comprehensive, well organized, and one of the best all around cancer support sites on the Web. It contains copious original content as well as information about support groups, counselling, financial and educational resources. | |
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Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) |
| This bilingual site offers information about prevention and screening, publications, professional training and continuing education, treatment and supportive care, and more. | |
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Cancer.gov |
| This site provides information on: Types of Cancer, Treatment, Clinical Trials, Genetics, Causes, Risk Factors, Prevention, Testing, Coping etc. | |
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Cancer Pain Treatment Guidelines for Patients |
| Produced jointly by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the American Cancer Society, this publication provides current recommendations for treating individuals with cancer-related pain. | |
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Cancer Survival Toolbox |
| This site offers a collection of Real Audio streaming segments narrated by known cancer survivors and produced by the National Coalition of Cancer Survivorship, Oncology Nursing Society, Association of Oncology Social Work, and Genentech BioOncology. The goal of this program is to help cancer patients develop practical tools in their daily lives. | |
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National Cancer Institute |
| NCI's web site offers news and information on many of its programs and resources, including information for patients, the public and the media, a comprehensive clinical trials resource, and CancerNet which offers extensive information on treatment, prevention, detection, and coping with effects of cancer, including NCI’s PDQ and CANCERLIT databases | |
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National Cancer Institute of Canada |
| This Web site provides information about the organization, information on cancer control in Canada, detailed description of the NCIC's research programs and policies, grant information, and other cancer-related links. | |
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NCI's Publication Index |
| Part of the National Cancer Institute's Web site, this Publication Index provides access to many of NCI's publications which are now available online in their full-text version. Topics include Detection, Prevention, Pain, Types of Cancer, the acclaimed "What You Need to Know About Cancer" series and more. | |
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Oncolink |
| Through OncoLink you can get comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments, news about research advances, and more. | |
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Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge |
| PMH Lodge offers services to any person undergoing cancer treatment that will help them meet the challenges of dealing with their diagnosis, including lodging, programs, and a variety of support services. The web site provides comprehensive descriptions of all services, including directions to the Lodge. | |
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Questions and Answers About Metastatic Cancer |
| This is a fact sheet created by the National Cancer Insititue to provide general information about Metastatic Cancer. Metastasis, primary and secondary cancers, and treatments are discussed. |
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Gilda's Club Toronto |
| Named after late comedian Gilda Radner who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in May, 1989, Gilda's Club is a meeting place where people with cancer can come together to learn how to live with cancer and celebrate the challenges and opportunities of everyday life. | |
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Look Good Feel Better |
| Look Good Feel Better is a free, national program to help women living with cancer improve their appearance and self-image by teaching beauty techniques to camouflage the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Look Good Feel Better is supported by Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) member companies. The Look Good Feel Better program is endorsed by the Canadian Cancer Society. | |
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Taking Time: Support for People With Cancer and the People Who Care About Them |
| This NCI/NIH guide is dedicated to the many people with cancer and their family members. It provides many insights into the special problems people with cancer face and the ways in which they have found the courage to cope with them. | |
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Wellspring |
| Wellspring provides a wide range of cancer support programs and services to serve the emotional, social, informational, and emotional needs of people living with cancer, and those who care for them. The Web site contains information about programs and services, frequently asked questions, newsletters, research and program evaluations. |
