Cancer

Cancer Survivorship

Article about cancer survivorship, a new concept in health care made possible by early detection, new drugs, better care and technology.

Common Cancers

Information from the National Cancer Institute on cancers that are diagnosed with the greatest frequency in the U.S.

Complementary & Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment

Information on the use of non-traditional methods to treat cancer including dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, special teas, acupuncture and massage therapy.

Drugs Used to Treat Cancer

Directory from the National Cancer Institute provides definitions and synonyms for drugs used to treat patients with cancer.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

A part of the National Institutes of Health, NCI conducts and supports research, training and information dissemination with respect to the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer. Includes an alphabetical listing of all types of cancers.

Support Groups at National Naval Medical Center (NNMC)

List of cancer and other support groups at the NNMC. To find a support group in your community visit the Web site of the American Cancer Society.

Understanding Cancer

Slide-show presentation about causes, prevention and treatment of cancer.

VA Cancer Home Page

Information for professionals including Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives, clinical trials, practice guidelines, research and links to other cancer organizations and information.

  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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