Links
The following links are intended for those who are seeking information and support resources.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has written this booklet to help people with oral cancer and their families and friends better understand this disease. The link below describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also has information about rehabilitation and about sources of support to help patients cope with oral cancer.
http://www.medhelp.org/NIHlib/GF-458.html
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) is a patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.
http://spohnc.org
Cancer Terminology Dictionary - A comprehensive dictionary of terms which will assist you in understanding terms that your doctors may use in relationship to cancer. Part of the National Cancer Institute website.
http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary/
Oral Cancer Foundation
http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/
The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support.
FDA Cancer Tools
http://www.fda.gov/cder/cancer
FDA Cancer Tools contains a variety of information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies.
The National Cancer Institute
http://www.nci.nih.gov/
NCI Public Inquiries Office
Building 31, Room 10A03
31 Center Drive, MSC 2580
Bethesda, MD 20892-2580
1-800-4-CANCER
National Health Information Society
http://www.health.gov/nhic
Referral Specialist
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
1-800-336-4797
The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
http://www.canceradvocacy.org
1010 Wayne Ave. Ste.770
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-650-9127 or 877- NCCS-YES
NCCS brings together cancer-related research organizations and institutions, cancer support and advocacy groups, and thousands of cancer survivors to work together in addressing the needs of those living with cancer.
National Oral Health Information Clearing House
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/SpecialCareResources/
1 Nohic Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500
301-402-7364
A service of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, they provide resources and a variety of health-related materials and educational resources that fall outside the scope of more technical, research-based collections. It has a strong patient education focus and highlights materials such as fact sheets, brochures, videocassettes, newsletter articles, catalogs, and other educational resources for patients and professionals.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500
301-496-4261.
The mission of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is to promote the general health of the American people by improving their oral, dental and craniofacial health. The NIDCR aims to promote health, to prevent diseases and conditions, and to develop new diagnostics and therapeutics.
