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Community and Online Resources

Medical Info:

National Cancer Institute

http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/

Government agency under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health. Includes up to date medical research and articles, general overviews, and a clinical trial search engine.

OncologyChannel.com

http://www.oncologychannel.com

In depth information on a wide variety of cancers, including prevention, diagnosis, staging and treatment, forums and where questions can be submitted to an MD.

The Susan Love Research Foundation

http://www.susanlove.com

The Susan Love Research Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer through innovation and generation of Education, Research and Advocacy.

National Ovarian Cancer Resource Center

http://www.ovarian.org/

NOCC is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. NOCC initiated the first toll free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN), maintains the most comprehensive website for ovarian cancer support in the world (www.ovarian.org) and has built a network of many state divisions across the U.S.

Oncolink

http://www.oncolink.org

University of Pennsylvania's Cancer Center information site - one of the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date on the Internet.

PubMed

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/

Another National Institutes of Health government site, with a comprehensive library of recent medical research articles.

MedicineNet's Medical Dictionary

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp

So you can better understand lab reports and medical articles!

Association of Online Cancer Resources (ACOR)

http://www.acor.org

Huge list of email lists for different type of cancers. These lists are a great place to connect with others who have a similar diagnosis and treatment regimen!

Healing Well Community Bulletin Boards

http://www.healingwell.com/

Public bulletin boards centered around a variety of health issues, including several cancers.

American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org

The American Cancer Society provides educational and supportive services including the “Road to Recovery” program (rides to medical appointments) and “Look Good, Feel Better” for people living with cancer.

Local Resources:

Baystate Regional Cancer Program

http://www.baystatehealth.org/cancer

Our coordinated approach to cancer care assures that all patients receive state-of-the-art cancer treatments in order to achieve the greatest likelihood of a successful outcome.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Cancer Care Program

http://www.cooley-dickinson.org/services/cancer-care

Cooley Dickinson Hospital's Cancer Care Program provides patients with expert care and the latest technology in a compassionate, comfortable setting close to family and friends.

Mercy Medical Center - Sister Caritas Cancer Center

http://www.mercycares.com/pages.asp?id=266

The Center offers Western Mass. residents the latest radiotherapy and treatment options available to help cancer patients receive the best possible outcome without having to travel outside the region.

The Cancer House of Hope

www.cancerhouseofhope.org

The Cancer House of Hope offers support groups, relaxation programs and information to people with cancer and those who care about them. Located in West Springfield in a home-like setting.  Cancer House of Hope is wheelchair accessible.

Rays of Hope

http://www.baystatehealth.com/raysofhope/

Rays of Hope is a walkathon founded in 1994 with 500 walkers. The walk has grown into the largest single day fundraising event in western Massachusetts.  The 19th annual Rays of Hope – A Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer and 3rd annual Run Toward the Cure 8K was held on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Greenfield and Springfield, MA.

In 2012, Rays of Hope raised $838,000 to benefit local breast cancer awareness, support services (including Cancer Connection!) and research.  The 20th Anniversary event will be held on October 20, 2013.

Rays of Hope is a community-based event with over 250 male and female volunteers working to make a difference in the lives of their friends and neighbors. Rays of Hope's mission is to raise funds to improve the breast health of the people in our communities with quality and compassion in partnership with Baystate Health System's Comprehensive Breast Center

Friends and Supporters:

M. Patricia Cronin Foundation to Fight Ovarian Cancer, Inc.

http://www.patsfriends.com/

Highland Valley Elder Services

http://www.highlandvalley.org

Highland Valley Elder Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation that promotes "Quality Long Living" for elders in twenty-four communities in Hampshire and western Hamden counties of western Massachusetts.

The Pink Petal Botique

http://www.thepinkpetalboutique.com/

The Pink Petal Boutique And Gifts is a beautiful full service mastectomy boutique offering a full variety of products for women who have undergone breast surgery or have experienced hair loss.

BOUVÉ

http://www.bouve.com

BOUVÉ (boo-vay) n. an exceptionally attractive and comfortable hat fashioned from sensuously soft fabric.

Gazebo

http://www.the-gazebo.com

A local resource in Northampton.

The Garden - A Center for Grieving Children and Teens

http://www.garden-cgc.org/