New Cancer Resources
Updated January 2010
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First Descents: Outdoor Adventures for Young Adults with Cancer
If you are a young adult cancer
survivor who would like to apply to a First
Descents program, call (970) 926-2444 or
visit FirstDescents.org. Here, you can also
find additional information about First
Descents, including comments from past
participants.
Phone: (970) 926-2444
FirstDescents.org
New Resource for Breast Cancer Caregivers
The Wellness Community
has launched the C.A.R.E. (Cancer
Advocate Resources and Education)
Campaign for Breast Cancer Caregivers,
which provides free resources, tips, and
support for those caring for a loved
one with breast cancer. Learn more
at TheWellnessCommunity.org/mm/Caring/CARE-Campaign.asp.
Pancreatic Cancer Web Site Updated
The Pancreatic Cancer Action
Network has updated its Web site,
PanCan.org, to include a new search
feature, new and expanded content and
the new “Pancreas Matters” blog.
Online Prostate Cancer Support Community Available
Us TOO International
has launched the Us TOO
Prostate Cancer Support Community
at UsToo.inspire.com, which allows
users to participate in discussion threads,
post photos and videos, and create a
personal profile and blog.
New Palliative Care Resources Available Online
The Institute for
Palliative Medicine at San Diego Hospice
has launched the International
Palliative Care Resource Center at
IPCRC.net. The Web site provides online
access to global information and
education resources on palliative care,
including comfort, supportive, hospice,
end-of-life, and bereavement care.
Cancer Survivors Share The Day I Found Out™ through New Online Resource
A new online community,
TheDayIFoundOut.com, has been
launched. The site features videos of
cancer survivors describing the day of
their diagnosis and offering empathy,
insight, advice, and resources to help
people who have recently been diagnosed
with cancer take the first steps
toward beating their disease.
Updated Web Site for Women with Cancer Launched
SHARE (Self-Help
for Women with Breast or Ovarian
Cancer) has launched an updated Web
site at ShareCancerSupport.org.
The Prostate Net Now Offers Spanish-Language Resources
The
Prostate Net’s Web site is now available
to Spanish-speaking populations worldwide
at TheProstateNet.org/espanol.
New Web Site Educates People with Cancer about the Importance of Lowering Infection Risk during Treatment
Stand Up To Cance™ has
launched ManageYourTreatment.com as
part of a new public service campaign
that seeks to educate people about the
increased risk of infection during cancer
treatment and the importance of
learning how to manage one’s risk.
New Web Page Provides Information on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
NCCN has created
a new Web page, NCCN.com/rems,
to serve as a reference tool for people
seeking more information about drugs
requiring Risk Evaluation and Mitigation
Strategies. REMS are strategies
intended to assess adverse risks associated
with particular drugs and biologics.
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