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Finding Credible Cancer Information
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Jul 8, 2008, 21:26

(NAPSI)-More than likely you know someone living with cancer-a family member, friend, neighbor, colleague-or even you.

To help many of the millions who are touched by cancer, doctors from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) developed a Web site to serve as a source of trusted information.

The site, called Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net), offers up-to-date information for people living with cancer, their friends and loved ones.

Here's a look at different sections found on the site:

Cancer Type Guides

The section provides comprehensive information about more than 120 types of cancer and cancer-related syndromes. In addition to an overview of each cancer type, this section outlines risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, side effects and medical illustrations, helping people better understand where their cancer is located and how it affects their body.

Learning About Cancer

Provides a basic overview of cancer, including information on statistics, risk factors, genetics and staging. You can also learn about ways to prevent and lower your risk of cancer.

Diagnosis And Treatment

Oftentimes, the first thing people with cancer need to do is find an oncologist. This section contains searchable resources to help people locate cancer doctors as well as detailed information on how patients can find and participate in clinical trials.

Coping

People with cancer often face physical and emotional issues involving self-image, relationships, sexuality, depression and grief. This section is designed to help people with cancer and their families better cope with the disease.

Survivorship

The section provides helpful information for cancer survivors and their friends and family. It offers information about long-term side effects, rehabilitation options and childhood cancer survivorship and also includes a list of resources for cancer survivors.

A Trusted Source

All of the information and content on the Web site was developed and approved by leading cancer experts from ASCO. The group says it is the most up-to-date and trusted resource for cancer information on the Internet.

Cancer.net was created to serve as a trusted source of information on cancer.

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