In addition to information provided by the Head and Neck Program, a wealth of information is available online for those who want to learn about head and neck cancer prevention, detection and treatment. The following are some of the many web sites that have proven helpful for our patients and their families.
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Head and Neck Cancer Home Page: The federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training, the NCI conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
- Support for People with Oral and Head Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) is a patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients. SPOHNC, founded in 1991 by an oral cancer survivor, addresses the broad emotional, physical and humanistic needs of this population.
- The American Cancer Society is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.
- The Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation provides support to head and neck cancer patients; strives to educate children and adults about the disease process, treatment, and prevention of head and neck cancer; and supports ongoing research in head and neck oncology.
- MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine)
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