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Cancer Resources
UW Health resources
- UW Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center: UWCCC is the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin as designated by the National Cancer Institute. UWCCC brings together more than 250 physicians and scientists on the UW campus, making the latest cancer breakthroughs available in clinical care.
- UW Health: A comprehensive system of health care providers serving patients at more than 60 clinical locations throughout the state, 44 of them in Dane County
- UW Health Integrative Medicine: The Integrative Medicine program focuses on the mind/body connection and has proven successful in helping allay the discomfort that accompanies cancer treatment
Internet resources
- National Cancer Institute: Information about all aspects of cancer, including disease overviews, statistics and access to national clinical trials
- People Living With Cancer: The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), designed to help patients and families make informed health care decisions
- Outlook: Life Beyond Childhood Cancer: Addressing the needs of survivors of childhood cancer and their families
- American Cancer Society: Comprehensive cancer information, including an interactive help section that customizes information to your specific condition
- Tomorrow's Hope: A charitable organization that fosters health related research, education and support activities
- The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center: Information about asbestos and asbestos-related diseases include mesothelioma
Support groups
Support services help patients deal with the issues surrounding cancer and cancer care. |
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