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PCME is an accredited provider specializing in innovative continuing medical education solutions.
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Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Nutrition
Disease-specific
AMC Cancer Research Center - www.amc.org
Provides charitable funding for the best cancer treatment, research, patient education and outreach through the University of Colorado Cancer Center and national outreach programs.
American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
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.
American-Italian Cancer Foundation - www.aicfonline.org
Uses resources from the US and Italy to undertake and communicate path-breaking research and conferences, fund fellowships, develop model service programs, and provide recognition to those who make this mission possible.
Association of Cancer Online Resources - www.acor.org
A unique collection of online communities designed to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment to everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.
Cancer Care - www.cancercare.org
A national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
Cancer Hope Network - www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Free, confidential, one-on-one support to people with cancer and their families. Patients are matched with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone a similar experience.
Chemocare.com
- www.chemocare.com
Designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy, chemotherapy side effects, and chemotherapy drugs to patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - www.dfci.harvard.edu
Provides expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases.
Gilda's Club Worldwide - www.gildasclub.org
Works with communities around the world to start and sustain Gilda's Clubs and to advocate for the importance of emotional and social support for anyone touched by cancer.
National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov
Offers consumer-oriented information on a wide range of cancer-related topics, as well as comprehensive descriptions of research programs and clinical trials.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship - www.canceradvocacy.org
The oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country and a highly respected voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - www.nhpco.org
The largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America.
OncoChat - www.oncochat.org
A real-time global support community for people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Does not offer medical advice or professional counseling.
Oncolink - www.oncolink.com
Founded to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals, and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Includes information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments, and news about research advances.
Patient Advocate Foundation - www.patientadvocate.org
A national non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment, and preservation of their financial stability.
People living with cancer - www.plwc.org
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
RadiologyInfo - www.radiologyinfo.org
Designed to answer questions related to the many radiologic procedures and therapies available to patients and their families.
Trials Central - www.trialscentral.org
Free and confidential access to listings of clinical trials.
Walter Payton Cancer Fund - www.payton34.org
Dedicated to funding cancer research that not only improves quality of life, but also offers genuine hope for a cure.
Women's Cancer Network - www.wcn.org
An interactive web site dedicated to informing women around the world about gynecologic cancer. Designed to assist women who have developed cancer, as well as their families, to understand more about the disease, learn about treatment options, and gain access to new or experimental therapies.
About Herbs - www.mskcc.org/aboutherbs
A site of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, provides evidence-based information about herbs, botanicals, supplements, and more.
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture - www.medicalacupuncture.org
Promotes the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training, to thereby synthesize a more comprehensive approach to health care.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/treatment/cam
A site of the National Cancer Institute, information about the group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
Complementary/Integrative Medicine - www.mdanderson.org/departments/cimer
A site of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, offered to help patients and physicians decide how best to integrate complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) therapies that have been used to promote wellness.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - nccam.nih.gov
The Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
Quackwatch - www.quackwatch.org
A nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct.
Aim for a Healthy Weight - www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
A site of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, includes educational materials such as a BMI calculator, food shopping and presentation tips, dining out ideas, low-calorie menu plans, physical activity ideas, etc.
American Dietetic Association - www.eatright.org
The nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.
American Institute for Cancer Research - www.aicr.org
Cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results.
Eating Hints for Cancer Patients - www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/eatinghints
A site of the National Cancer Institute, includes information to help cancer patients learn about diet needs during treatment and to help them cope with side effects that may affect eating.
International Food Information Council Foundation - www.ific.org
Communicates science-based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and others providing information to consumers.
MayoClinic Food and Nutrition Center - www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/NU99999
Information on food and nutrition and what constitutes a healthy diet, healthy cooking, and healthy eating.
Nutrition in Cancer Care - www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nutrition/Patient
A site of the National Cancer Institute includes information on proper nutrition of cancer patients to ensure they eat and drink enough of the foods that contain key nutrients (vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, fat, and water).
OncoLink - Nutrition During Treatment - oncolink.upenn.edu/coping/coping.cfm?c=3
A site of the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania includes informative and useful recommendations for developing a healthy diet during cancer treatment.
American Brain Tumor Association - www.abta.org
Exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of brain tumor patients and their families.
American Breast Cancer Foundation - www.abcf.org
Provides screening assistance programs, research, and support for breast cancer patients and their families.
American Lung Association - www.lungusa.org
Oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. Fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health.
American Melanoma Foundation - www.melanomafoundation.org
Provides support for basic research for new treatments in melanoma and contributes to the general community with education and awareness programs.
Angel Care - Breast Cancer Foundation - www.angelcarefoudation.org
Provides free emotional care to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Trained volunteers, all survivors, serve as role models, providing hope and encouragement.
BoneTumor.org - www.bonetumor.org
An educational web site for physicians, patients, and friends who are interested in learning about all types of tumors and cancers that affect the skeletal system.
BreastCancer.org
- www.breastcancer.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Fund - www.breastcancerfund.org
Identifies, and advocates for elimination of, the environmental and other preventable causes of breast cancer.
Breast Care Site - www.thebreastcaresite.com
Focuses on providing breast cancer survivors with accurate information about everything from post-surgery options and products to information about insurance and intimacy issues.
Cancer Treatment Research Foundation - www.ctrf.org
Committed to the eradication of cancer by relentlessly providing the most innovative and promising patient-driven clinical research that delivers immediate treatment options and a genuine hope for a cure.
Colorectal Cancer Network - www.colorectal-cancer.net
A support network for colorectal cancer that promotes aggressive awareness, screening, early detection programs, and legislative actions.
CureSearch - www.curesearch.org
Unites the world's largest childhood cancer research organization, the Children's Oncology Group, and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation through its mission to cure childhood cancer.
Florida Prostate Cancer Network - www.florida-prostate-cancer.org
Advocates for the prevention of prostate cancer deaths by supporting research, promoting legislation, and offering information regarding early detection, support organizations, and current treatment options.
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research - www.pancreatic.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources, and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families.
International Myeloma Foundation - www.myeloma.org
Provides up-to-date and in-depth information about multiple myeloma, including research and treatment advances, as well as information about the IMF, upcoming events, and our research, education, support and advocacy programs.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer - www.lbbc.org
Non-profit educational organization committed to empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
LungCancer.org
- www.lungcancer.org
Source of information for lung cancer patients and their families, and a referral to CancerCare's free professional counseling, education programs and financial assistance for people with lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Alliance - www.lungcanceralliance.org
National non-profit organization dedicated solely to patient support and advocacy for people living with lung cancer or those at risk for the disease. Offers unique patient education and support programs focused on helping people directly affected by lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Online - www.lungcanceronline.org
A comprehensive, annotated directory to Internet information and resources for lung cancer patients and their families.
Malecare - www.malecare.com
Established to help men and their families and friends fight prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male breast cancer via support groups, workshops, research, conferences, publications, and counseling.
Melanoma International Foundation - www.melanomaintl.org
Provides hope and guidance to melanoma patients and families while creating and supporting the most effective melanoma programs for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of melanoma.
Melanoma Patient's Information Page - www.mpip.org
Provides support and information to melanoma patients and those who care for them, including the latest high-quality information from reputable sources and the tools to decipher and organize that information.
National Breast Cancer Coalition - www.natlbcc.org
Strives to increase federal funding for breast cancer research and collaboration with the scientific community to implement new models of research, improve access to high-quality health care and breast cancer clinical trials for all women, and expand the influence of breast cancer advocates everywhere breast cancer decisions are made.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition - www.nccc-online.org
Provides information on cervical cancer health news, survivors, caregivers, NCCC chapters, early detection programs, research and treatment, and access to the Medical Advisory Panel.
National Children's Cancer Society - www.children-cancer.org
A non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide direct financial support to children with cancer and their families, for expenses related to cancer treatment.
National Consortium of Breast Centers - www.breastcare.org
Find breast health facilities and breast professionals across the nation by identifying a name, city, or state.
National Lung Cancer Partnership - www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org
Mission is to decrease deaths due to lung cancer, and help patients live longer and better, through research, awareness, and advocacy.
National Pancreas Foundation - www.pancreasfoundation.org
National not-for-profit group dedicated to scientific research in all forms of pancreatic disease – both pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
Oral Cancer Foundation - www.oralcancerfoundation.org
National public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through oral cancer prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support activities.
Prostate Cancer Education Council - www.pcaw.com
Provides information on the prevalence of prostate cancer, the importance of early detection, available treatment options, and other men's health issues.
Prostate Cancer Foundation - www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
World's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research.
Sarcoma Foundation of America - www.curesarcoma.org
An advocate for increased research to find new and better therapies with which to treat patients with sarcoma.
SHADE Foundation of America - www.shadefoundation.org
Working to create sun-safety attitudes in society, especially in our youth. Melanoma patients, survivors, and their families can find information and support.
Skin Cancer Foundation - www.skincancer.org
Educates the public and the medical profession about skin cancer, its prevention by means of sun protection, and the need for early detection and prompt, effective treatment.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer - www.spohnc.org
A patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients. Addresses the broad emotional, physical, and humanistic needs of this population.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - www.komen.org
Learn the latest on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening, and more.
SusanLoveMD.org - www.susanlovemd.org
Non-profit organization dedicated to the eradication of breast cancer through innovation and generation of education, research and advocacy.
UrologyHealth.org - www.urologyhealth.org
A patient education site written and reviewed by urology experts in partnership with the American Urological Association Foundation.
Us TOO International - www.ustoo.org
Dedicated to communicating timely and reliable information enabling informed choices regarding detection and treatment of prostate cancer.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization - www.y-me.org
Ensures, through information, empowerment, and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.