The mission of The
Wellness Community-West Los Angeles
is to ensure that all
people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge,
strengthened by action, and sustained by community. All programs and
services are provided free of charge.
links and
resources
Please
note - TWC-WLA does not guarantee the information contained on these sites and they do not constitute medical advice.
Cancer Specific Sites
American Brain Tumor Association
- This
site offers information about the newest treatments, links to
clinical trial listings, physician information, and support
services for brain tumor patients and families
American Liver Foundation
- The American Liver Foundation is the only national, voluntary non-profit health agency dedicated to
preventing, treating and curing hepatitis and all liver diseases through research, education and support groups
Breast
Cancer Answers
- Located at the University of Wisconsin's Comprehensive
Cancer Center, this site has links to stories about the latest breast cancer
issues, including the relationship between birth-control pills and breast
cancer, new forms of mammography, and appropriate levels of mammography
screening for women ages 40 to 49
Cancer and Careers -
Cancer and Careers is committed to changing the face of cancer
in the workplace by providing a comprehensive website, free
publications, and a series of support groups and educational
seminars for employees with cancer.
Cancer Hope Network - free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their
families
Cancer
Link
- A new site that provides a variety of cancer-related web links
such as menus on specific types of cancer, access to cancer-specific "chat
rooms", and mailing lists.
CancerNet
- A cancer information source maintaining lists of other sources as
well as answers to FAQs
Cancer News on the Net
- An
Internet publication that provides articles on specific types of
cancer and links to other cancer web sites
Cancer Trials
- cancerTrials is a clinical trials information resource from the National Cancer
Institute
CNN's iReport Site "Coping with breast cancer" - Because
breast cancer changes more than your body, CNN wants to hear how
you've been impacted. Tell CNN your story and it could be
featured on CNN.com
Lymphoma
Research Foundation
- creates, promotes and supports high quality research
resulting in more effective, safer treatments and the ultimate cure for
lymphoma.
National
Cancer Institute
- Another comprehensive on-line cancer
information site, this site includes a PDQ site; search engines; information
on clinical trials, national and international research, and proceedings.
National
Marrow Donors Program
- This site provides information on the national
marrow donors program as well as links to other cancer-related web pages.
OncoLink
- Located at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, this site supports
such listings as a disease-oriented menu with links to information about
specific forms of cancer; financial information for cancer patients; announcements
of upcoming conferences and meetings; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs);
and references to information about ongoing clinical trials.
PanCAN - The
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of
people dedicated to working together to advance research,
support patients and create hope for those affected by
pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatica.org
- A gathering point for the latest news and disinterested
information in regard to clinical trials and other responsible
medical care in the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Prostate
Cancer Resource Network
- The PCRN is a charitable organization dedicated
to providing information, hope, and encouragement to prostate cancer patients
and their families
Ronnie Lippin Cancer Information and Resource Line
- The Ronnie Lippin Cancer Information and Resource Line is
dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families in Los
Angeles County cope with the complexities and challenges of a
cancer diagnosis by providing access to current cancer related
information and resources.
Surviving Cancer
Whole - an online community where people affected by cancer
can learn from each other, share their experiences and inspire
each other to survive whole through blogging, journaling, social
networking, discussions, and photo sharing
Team
Survivor -
Free
exercise and health education programs for women with a past or
present diagnosis of cancer. Variety of exercise programs
offered throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Women of all
ages and fitness levels and in all stages of cancer treatment
and recovery are welcome.
U.S.
National Library of Medicine
- A web page that includes valuable search
tools, lists of recent proceedings and library catalogues, and access to
a number of cancer-focused databases.
Nutrition
American
Institute for Cancer Research- AICR is the leading national cancer
organization in the field of diet, nutrition, and cancer. Their site contains
information on cancer and cancer prevention as well as current research
and recipes for healthy eating.
Cancer Nutrition Center
- Learn
about the value of food in your fight for recovery from Carolyn
Katzin, a certified nutrition specialist
Drug Information & Clinical Trials
CancerTrials
- A comprehensive online resource for cancer clinical trials information
featuring the latest news in cancer research trials, a guide to finding
clinical trials and easy access to clinical trials resources.
Center
Watch Clinical Trials Listing Network
- Search for clinical trials,
find information about physicians and medical centers performing clinical
research, and learn about drug therapies newly approved by the FDA.
National
Kidney Cancer Association
- A guide to the broad range of services
for kidney cancer patients and their families, including free publications,
latest research, and a "Survivors Gallery."
Miscellaneous Resources
Beauty Bus - The Beauty
Bus Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life for home-bound, terminally or
chronically ill patients and their primary caregivers.
