Common Diseases in Tennessee - Cancer (all types)
Cancer is the condition linked to the second most common cause
of death in Tennessee - malignant neoplasms (abnormal, invasive
growths of tissue). In 2004, malignant neoplasms caused 22.6%
of the deaths in the
state
(The
Tennessee
Department
of Health, Tennessee
Deaths 2004).
Below are links to information on cancer.
American
Cancer Society– Provides information on specific cancer
types, treatments, healthy living, prevention, statistics, research,
clinical trials, news, and community activities and resources.
Cancer
Hope Network– A non-profit organization that provides
cancer patients and their families with one-on-one support by
matching them with volunteers who have undergone similar cancer
experiences.
Cancer
Research and Prevention Foundation – Provides information
about specific cancers, current cancer research, healthy living,
and cancer treatment options.
Cancer
Source– Provides resources for patients on diagnosis
and treatment of specific cancers, coping, and general information
about cancer. Offers information about management of side effects,
emotional support, finances, and survivorship. Also contains
information for families of cancer patients. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention– Provides
information on specific cancer types, risk factors, statistics,
survivorship, and cancer control programs.
Children's
Cancer Association– Provides a national directory of pediatric resources through its Kids’ Cancer Pages.
MedlinePlus– A
National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health
Web site that contains news and overviews about cancer along with
information on specific cancers, diagnoses, screening, symptoms,
treatments, disease management, prevention, alternative therapies,
nutrition, recovery, research, and much more. National
Cancer Institute– A National
Institutes of Health Web site that contains information on specific
types of cancer, clinical trials, treatment, prevention, causes,
genetics, coping, statistics, news, and research.
National
Children's Cancer Society– A financial aid, advocacy,
and support organization that provides educational resources
and publications on childhood cancers. The
Wellness Community - East Tennessee– A cancer group
specifically for the East Tennessee Region that offers support
groups, educational workshops, classes in stress reduction, movement,
yoga, and relaxation. Web site contains a calendar of local events
and a wide variety of Web links and resources on many cancer
topics. Women's
Cancer Network– Provides information on the diagnosis,
treatment, symptoms, care, clinical trials, and research on cancers
that affect women.
This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of consumer/patient
health sites on the Internet. If interpretation is needed, individuals
should consult a physician or other health care professional.
August 22, 2007
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