Cervical Cancer Related Links
More information on cervical cancer is available at these websites recommended by the U.S. News & World Report Library:
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
This nonprofit organization seeks to inform patients and the general public about cervical cancer through education and outreach. A wide range of news and links is available, including data about worldwide cervical cancer rates. Patients can request a "Phone Pal"– a fellow survivor who will offer support by phone or E-mail. Users can also participate in an online community by posting to the site about their personal experiences. This site contains an overview about the new Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. The "issues" page acknowledges the controversy about the vaccine, including questions about its long-term effects.
Founded by survivors of reproductive cancers, this nonprofit website offers support to those battling cervical cancer and related diseases. There is an E-mail discussion group and newsletter, and users may post their stories or read about the experiences of others. Includes links to related causes and local support groups.
This site offers patients tools to help manage their treatment, such as a guide to treatment options, drug interactions, and selecting a doctor. One unique feature is a section on how to discuss the diagnosis with your family. You can also find the American Cancer Society's recommendations on cancer prevention, including the recommendation that young women be vaccinated against HPV to help prevent cervical cancer.
(The complete guidelines were published in the medical journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians)
An extensive list of links about cervical cancer, compiled by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Includes information about testing, treatment, clinical trials, and the latest research and news. Some topics feature videos and tutorials to help explain procedures.
As well as information about treatment and screening, this site, from the National Institutes of Health, presents current research about cervical cancer–including descriptions of studies that are still in progress. Cancer risk factors and prevention, as well as treatment options, are described. The site also gives links to clinical trials. A fact sheet gives a brief history of the treatment of cervical cancer–including a 74 percent decline in the disease in the decades following the development of the Pap smear.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Basic information about cervical cancer risk factors and screening. Includes a link to the CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which offers cancer screening for low-income or uninsured women.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology developed this site to help patients and their families understand cancer. The site offers some cervical-cancer-specific information, such as symptoms, side effects, and questions to ask your doctor. There are also resources about cancer treatment in general, including locating a doctor, managing side effects, and paying for treatment.
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