our Resources
The internet is a tremendous source of both information and misinformation regarding cancer and its care. As part of our mission to provide clarity in the care of our patients, we offer a compilation of websites that offer reputable information to assist you in learning more about your diagnosis and its treatment.
American Cancer Society
All News Resources
- ACS Inaugural Report Shows Mortality for Preventable Cancers Among Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders in U.S. is 2-3 times as High as White People
American Cancer Society researchers highlight the need for disaggregated data to facilitate targeted cancer prevention and early detection within this fast-growing population
- American Cancer Society Supports Updated USPSTF Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
- The American Cancer Society Launches New Addressing Barriers to Care Grant Program to Expand Social Needs Support for People with Cancer
- Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking Common Misconceptions about Skin Cancer, Sun Safety
This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society shares information related to skin cancer and staying safe in the sun
- Cancer Survivors Reporting Loneliness Experience Higher Mortality Risk, New Study Shows
The American Cancer Society researchers stress the need to screen for loneliness and provide support to those survivors in need
All Nutrition Blogs
- Living in Food Deserts Is Associated with Shorter Life Expectancy in the US, New Research Shows
American Cancer Society researchers stress effective interventions to increase healthy food accessibility to help improve diet quality and population health.
- Briefing Highlights Critical Need for Investment and Coordination in Nutrition Research
- Obesity-Related Cancers Rising in Young Adults in the U.S.
Millennials have about double the risk of some cancers compared to Baby Boomers at same age
- Healthy Diet Linked to Better Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer
Lower risk of death persisted even among those who improved diet after diagnosis
- Comprehensive Report Says Tobacco Control Must Be Highest Priority in Cancer Control
Second article in American Cancer Society’s cancer control Blueprint series
NationaL Cancer Institute
The latest cancer news from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research.
- Analysis identifies 50 new genomic regions associated with kidney cancer risk
An international team of researchers has identified 50 new areas across the genome that are associated with the risk of developing kidney cancer. The analysis identified genetic variants associated with the risk of developing papillary renal cell carcinoma and clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
- NIH researchers develop AI tool with potential to more precisely match cancer drugs to patients
An artificial intelligence tool called PERCEPTION developed by NCI researchers could one day be used to help doctors more precisely match patients with drugs that will be effective for their cancer.
- For childhood cancer survivors, inherited genetic factors influence risk of cancers later in life
Common inherited genetic factors that predict cancer risk in the general population may also predict elevated risk of new cancers among childhood cancer survivors. Findings could potentially inform screening and long-term follow-up of those at greatest risk.
- Cancer Grand Challenges selects five new global, interdisciplinary teams to take on four challenges
Interdisciplinary teams will address the following challenges: reducing cancer inequities, understanding the mechanisms of early-onset cancers, developing drugs for solid tumors in children, and broadening our knowledge about how T cells recognize cancer cells.
- NIH to address dwindling clinical trial patient enrollment with centralized staffing support
The Virtual Clinical Trials Office aims to tackle the steep decline in participation in NCI- funded cancer clinical trials by providing a centralized team of support staff working remotely to assist with NCI-funded clinical trials activities.
The latest NCI fact sheets on a wide array of cancer topics including risk factors, prevention, support, treatment, and more.
- Tumor Markers
A fact sheet that defines tumor markers and describes how they can be used to aid diagnosis and treatment.
- Targeted Cancer Therapies
A fact sheet that describes targeted cancer therapies, which are drugs that interfere with specific molecules involved in cancer cell growth and survival.
- Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer Susceptibility Syndromes
A fact sheet about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk, including who should consider testing, how to understand test results, and who has access to a person’s test results. Also contains information about at-home, or direct-to-consumer, genetic tests.
- Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A fact sheet that describes hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer. Includes information about the different types of hormone therapy, how they are used, and possible side effects.
- HPV and Pap Testing
A fact sheet that describes cervical cancer screening, which includes the Pap test and HPV testing. The fact sheet includes information about cervical cancer screening guidelines.