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Mesothelioma Related
Resources
The following resources below are additional
information websites that should help you expand your knowledge on
Mesothelioma and cancer related topics.
Questions & Answers: Cancer Facts
- This website (National Cancer Institute)
has a lot to offer on cancer related topics featuring a collection of
articles and facts dealing with mesothelioma as well as asbestos. You can
even call them at 800-4-CANCER. For the NCI website visit:
http://www.cancer.gov
National Institute
of Health
- NIH conducts scientific investigation in
pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living
systems. NIH applies that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the
burdens of illness and disability. NIH directs programs for the
collection, dissemination, and exchange of information in medicine and
health, including the development and support of medical libraries and the
training of medical librarians and other health information specialists.
Centers for
Disease Control
- The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention is recognized as the lead federal agency
for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad,
providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting
health through strong partnerships.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
- The mission of MD
Anderson Cancer center is to eliminate cancer in Texas and the nation.
Known for excellence, this premier cancer center provides research driven
patient care and strives for making cancer history.
Cancer-Pain.Org
- Website offering in
depth information to assist in pain management decision making and
interactive discussion groups to help patients determine what will work
out for them.
NNCN
- NCCN develops, updates, and disseminates a
complete library of clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines are the
standard for clinical policy in oncology.
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