Cancer Resources

Includes the latest information about cancer from HealthDay News, The Abramson Cancer Center, the OncoLink Weekly News Flash, Archived videos of special cancer related events, special cancer related teaching guides for students, information about causes of cancer, links to the National Cancer Institute, and other cancer resources.

Cancer News

The latest information about cancer from HealthDay News, The Abramson Cancer Center, and the OncoLink Weekly News Flash.

Cancer Resource List

OncoLink's growing cancer resource guide for patients, their families and healthcare providers.

Conferences

Special yearly coverage of the annual scientific meetings of the oncology societies with in-depth, up-to-the-minute coverage of sessions and presentations, a calendar of global cancer related meetings, coverage of Abramson Cancer Center conferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse answers to your questions given by our panel of online medical experts.

Global Resources

Links to cancer related government sites, hospitals, universities, institutes, medical associations, organizations, and foundations.

Legal and Financial Information for Patients

A resource addressing topics such as life insurance, financial assistance, legal and employment topics for cancer patients.

LGBT Resources

Lesbians, gay men, bisexual, and transgender people are considered to be at higher risk for certain types of cancers. Furthermore, they experience some unique challenges in cancer survivorship, including coming out to providers and the effects of cancer on LGBT sexuality. These resources provide information and support.

NCI Resources

Includes PDQ, a series of statements from the National Cancer Institute which contain treatment summaries, for both patients and professionals.

Newly Diagnosed Patients

A new diagnosis of cancer brings out a lot of emotions, all at a time when decisions need to be made that can affect the rest of your life. It is important for the patient to become an active member of his or her healthcare team. This guide has been developed to give you suggestions on ways to make this time easier and to help you make the best decisions. It is divided into sections that mirror the typical path a person with a new diagnosis might take. Not all sections will apply to you, so use those that fit your situation.

Nurses' Notes

This section is dedicated to organizing resources for nurses, including new therapies, disease information, drug information and patient handouts.

OncoLink Editor's Choice Award

A listing of exemplary websites which our editors feel place an emphasis on assisting patients and families to empower themselves with information about their disease.

OncoLink Library

Includes cancer related book and video reviews, summaries of cancer related journal articles, poetry from cancer patients, with links to peer reviewed journals, OncoServe, and ScienceDirect.

OncoLink TV

Podcasts and archived videos of special cancer related events from cancer related news, conferences, and Abramson Cancer Center meetings.

OncoLink University

Includes special cancer related teaching guides for students and a core oncology related course for medical students entitled MD2B.

PET Imaging Center

Introductory information concerning positron emission tomography scans including a special FAQ section from The Abramson Cancer Center's PET specialists.

Resources for Young Adults

The 70,000 young adults (age 15-39) diagnosed with cancer every year are often caught between the pediatric and adult oncology communities, facing unique challenges and being treated alongside people twice their age. Many young adults find it difficult to get the support and understanding they need from their peers and healthcare team. These resources will help.