At Contra Costa Oncology, we passionately believe that knowledge is power, which is why we are committed to providing as much beneficial information as possible to patients and their families. Offered here is a list of useful resources and links on topics such as education, counseling, financial assistance and more, with the objective of helping you to broaden your understanding and support network. We encourage you to explore the various resources and take full advantage of becoming more knowledgeable about all aspects of your care.
Warning Signs of Cancer
Helpful Links
Support Groups
End of Life Issues
Additional Cancer Resources
Warning Signs of Cancer
If you experience any of the following warning signs, you should consult with your doctor. It is important to note that many of the listed warning signs, as well as a myriad of others, can point to less serious medical problems than cancer. It does not necessarily mean that cancer is present, but it is a sign you should not ignore. If the cause of your symptoms is cancer, early diagnosis and treatment will offer a better chance of cure.
Helpful Links
- American Cancer Society – www.cancer.org
- American Institute for Cancer Research – www.aicr.org
- American Society of Clinical Oncology – www.asco.org
- Association of Cancer Online Resources – www.acor.org
- Cancer Care – www.cancercare.org
- Cancer Guide – www.cancerguide.org
- Cancer Hope Network – www.cancerhopenetwork.org
- Cancer Index – www.cancerindex.org
- Cancer Information Network – www.cancernetwork.com
- Cancer News – www.cancernews.com
- Cancer Nutrition Center – www.cancernutrition.com
- Cancer Quiz (Hereditary) – www.hereditarycancerquiz.com/mdphdsherman
- Cancer Source – www.cancersource.com
- Chemo Care – www.chemocare.com
- EMedguides – www.emedguides.com
- Gynecological Oncology – www.gyn-oncology.com
- National Bone Marrow Donor Program – www.marrow.org
- National Cancer Institute – www.cancer.gov
- National Institutes of Health – www.nih.gov
- Oncolink – www.oncolink.upenn.edu
- Pleural Mesothelioma Center – www.pleuralmesothelioma.com
- The Cancer Journey – www.thecancerjourney.org
- The Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program – www.ctep.info.nih.gov
- Web MD – www.webmd.com
Support Groups
- Cancer Support Community
- www.cancersociety.com – E Groups by diagnosis
- www.cancerhopenetwork.org – Free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their families
- Oncochat.org – Online peer support group for Cancer Survivors, Family, and Friends
- www.gildasclub.org – Inspired by Gilda Radner, one of the funniest women who ever lived (remember Saturday Night Live’s Roseanne Rosannadanna?) a marvelous resource for emotional and social support for anyone touched by cancer.
- www.chemoangels.com – “Support for people with cancer.” Meet an angel online
End of Life Issues
- The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association – www.calhospice.org
- Death and Dying – www.death-dying.com
- Growth House – www.growthhouse.org
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – www.nhpco.org
Additional Cancer Resources
- Bladder Cancer – www.cancer.gov
- Brain Cancer – hope.abta.org
- Breast Cancer – www.natlbcc.org, www.komen.org, www.yme.org
- Cervical Cancer – www.nccc-online.org
- Colon Cance – www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal, www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colorectalcancer.html
- Head and Neck Cancer – www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/head-and-neck
- Kidney Cancer – www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/kidney, www.curekidneycancer.org, www.cancerguide.org/kidney.html
- Leukemia – www.leukemia.org/hm_lls
- Lung Cancer – www.lungcancer.org
- Lymphomas – www.lymphoma.org, www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/hodgkinslymphoma, www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/non-hodgkins-lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma – www.multiplemyeloma.org
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome – www.mds-foundation.org
- Ovarian Cancer – 64.132.170.241/newnocc/updateie.asp
- Pancreatic Cancer – www.path.jhu.edu/pancreas
- Prostate Cancer – www.fightprostatecancer.org, www.ustoo.com
- Rectal Cancer – www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
- Skin Cancer – www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/melanoma, www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/skin
- Testicular Cancer – www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/testicular, tcrc.acor.org/about_us_story.html?forward=true
- Unknown Primary – www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/unknownprimary