Finding Credible Cancer Information (NAPSA)—More than likely you know someone living with cancer—a family member, friend, neighbor, colleague—or even you. To help many of the millions who are touched by cancer, doctors from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) developed a Web site to serve asa source of trusted information. The site, called Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net), offers up-todate information for people living with cancer, their friends and loved ones. Here’s a look at different sections found on thesite: Cancer Type Guides The section provides comprehensive information about more than 120 types of cancer and cancer-related syndromes. In addition to an overview of each cancer type, this section outlines risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, side effects and medical illustrations, helping people better understand where their cancer is located and howit affects their body. Learning About Cancer Provides a basic overview of cancer, including information on statistics, risk factors, genetics and staging. You can also learn about ways to prevent and lower yourrisk of cancer. Diagnosis And Treatment Oftentimes, the first thing people with cancer need to do is find an oncologist. This section contains searchable resources to help people locate cancer doctors as well as detailed information on how patients can find andparticipate in clinicaltrials. Cancer.net was created to serve as a trusted source of information on cancer. Coping People with cancer often face physical and emotional issues involvingself-image, relationships, sexuality, depression and grief. This section is designed to help people with cancer and their families better cope with the disease. Survivorship The section provides helpful information for cancer survivors and their friends and family. It offers information about long-term side effects, rehabilitation options and childhood cancer survivorship and also includes a list of resources for cancer survivors. A Trusted Source All of the information and content on the Web site was developed and approvedby leading cancer experts from ASCO. The group says it is the most up-to-date and trusted resource for cancer information on the Internet.
