Reliable Information From Cancer Physicians (NAPSA)—Although each year, approximately 1.3 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer—the good newsis there are about nine million cancer survivors in our country today. That number should continue to grow as researchers make advancesin diagnosis and treatment. Where can these millions of people turn for information about cancer? One place is a comprehensive Web site from the world’s leading medical society of cancer specialists, the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The Web site, called People Living With Cancer (PLWC.org), provides accurate, reliable, oncolo- —a There’s a Web site dedicated to helping people better understand cancer so they can better communicate with their physicians and participate in their own gist-approved information to help people make informed decisions about their health care. Thesite contains comprehensive information on more than 50 typesof cancer, including details on risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also offers the latest treatment decisions. tionary, and a large database of useful information about drugs used to treat cancer. People Living With Cancer (PLWC.org) also provides informa- live chats each month that provide an opportunity to ask lead- news about cancer, a medical dic- tion on coping strategies such as communicating effectively with doctors as well as dealing with depression and anxiety. Helpful information on managing side effects and genetic testing is also available. Through this site, people with cancer and their loved ones have direct access to patient support organizations, message board discussions, and forms to help manage the details of cancer treat- ment. In addition, the site hosts ing, national, cancer experts questions about cancer research, treatment, prevention, and more. For accurate information about cancer on the Internet, People Living With Cancer (PLWC.org)is a reliable source because it represents the voice of the cancer doctors who care for people living with cancer.
