Arkansas Consumer Health Information Guide
A guide to reliable general-use and condition specific consumer health websites and resources.
Welcome to the Cancer Guide
On this page you will find various sites to assist you in looking up information on cancer, causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment. There is also a cancer dictionary to look up terms at the bottom of the page.
National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society
Find a Cancer Doctor
Additional Sites
Cancer Dictionary
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute website has consumer health information on a number of topics related to cancer. It also provides information on specific cancer types, research and news and events.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society site has information on various cancer topics, including types of cancer, how to avoid cancer, treatment, and research. There is also a place to find volunteer opportunities.
- Cancer A-Z
- Stay Healthy - How to reduce your cancer risk
- Treatment and Support
- Online Communities and Support
Find a Cancer Doctor
The American Society for Clinical Oncology website has a tool to find cancer doctors near you. The tool allows you to search by certification (what they are experts in) and by language.
Also on the website are similar topics to the other websites listed on this page:
Additional Sites
- MedlinePlus: Cancer (also available en Español)
- CDC: Cancer (also available en Español)
- Healthfinder.gov: Cancer (also available en Español)
- Mayo Clinic: Cancer (also available en Español)
- Cancer Care: (also available en Español)
Disclaimer
By becoming more knowledgeable about your condition, you can be better prepared to talk with your health care provider and take a more active role in your health care. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides this listing of consumer health web sites for informational use only, and does not establish a professional relationship between the users and any health care provider. These materials are not intended as a substitute for the care of a qualified health care provider.