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Links to Other Healthcare Sites
Below are links to external Web sites that may be of interest to you.
By choosing these links, you are leaving our Web site for a Web site
maintained by another organization. While we hope this information is
valuable to you, we do not sponsor or endorse these sites, nor
can we guarantee the accuracy of the information contained there.
General Sites
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
The CDC is an agency of the Public Health Service in the Department
of Health and Human Services. It provides information on communicable
diseases as well as international travel health information.
Food and Drug
Administration
The FDA database contains information on food safety, cosmetics,
medicines, medical devices and drugs under consideration for release.
Healthy Marin
Partnership The Healthy Marin Partnership was formed to improve the
health status and well-being of the people of Marin. The Partnership
accomplishes this goal by mobilizing community resources into
collaborative enterprises to address identified needs. Web address: www.healthymarinpartnership.org
http://healthyteensmarin.org/
Healthy Teens Marin is a partnership of the Marin County Department of
Health and Human Services, the Marin County Office of Education, Marin
County Sheriff and Probation Departments, Marin County Public
Defender's Office, Marin County District Attorney's Office and the
Healthy Marin Partnership.
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Allergy & Immunology Sites
American Academy of Allergy
Asthma & Immunology The AAAAI intends that the information contained
in this site to be accurate. Public education materials contained in
this site have been reviewed and approved by the site's medical editor
or the AAAAI Public Education Committee.
Allergy
and Asthma Desise Management Center The Allergy and Asthma Disease
Management Center (AADMC) web site has been constructed to provide
timely, practical and important information to physicians from a wide
variety of backgrounds and clinical practice. The AADMC is designed to
be interactive.
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Arthritis Sites
Arthritis Foundation
Information on arthritis and information about the foundation.
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Breast Cancer Sites
The Breast Cancer
Fund
San Francisco-based organization. Website contains disease
information and facts, on-line resources, events calendar, and
discussion of current issues related to breast cancer.
Breast Cancer
Network of Strength
Chicago-based organization (local chapters in San Jose and
Sacramento) Web site contains breast cancer activism and legislation
news, information, support and hot line number for the breast patient
and care givers, an extensive reading list and information in Spanish.
Healthline
There are many known risk factors for breast cancer. Healthline's
Breast Cancer Learning Center offers tools and expert articles to help
you understand whether or not you are in a high risk group.
The Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation
Major national foundation that supports breast health and breast
cancer research and programs. Has raised more than $65 million for
breast cancer research since its establishment in 1982. Sponsors the
"Race for the Cure" events. This site provides up-to-date information
about cancer research news and events.
National Alliance of Breast
Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
Provides information and support for all breast cancer patients.
Besides breast cancer news, the web site includes fact sheets about
breast cancer topics, clinical trials and support group listings by
states.
Y-Me National Breast Cancer
Organization
Chicago-based organization (local chapters in San Jose and
Sacramento) Website contains breast cancer activism and legislation
news, information, support and hot line number for the breast patient
and care givers, an extensive reading list and information in Spanish.
CancerNet
of the National Cancer Institute
Clinical Trails listing sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
CenterWatch
Clinical Trials listing sponsored by pharmaceutical companies.
The Breast Form
FAQ v2.0
Practical information about breast forms.
Learn about Breast Cancer
Learn about Breast Cancer, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more.
You can also read stories of hope from people whose lives have been touched by cancer.
National Lymphedema
Network
San Francisco-based organization. Comprehensive information site
about all aspects of lymphedema.
Breast Cancer
Listserver
Send email with message: SUBSCRIBE BREAST-CANCER.
To Celebrate Life
Breast Cancer Foundation (Marin Breast Cancer Council)
The To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation is a volunteer
organization whose members are breast cancer survivors, friends, and
supporters. MBCC raises funds for Bay Area non-profit organizations
that provide support services for women diagnosed with breast cancer
and services pertaining to breast health.
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General Cancer Sites
American Cancer Society
This is the national organization's comprehensive website. General
and specific information about cancer diagnosis and treatment is
available. This site also includes statements about alternative
medicine, prevention and cancer statistics.
Cancer Care, Inc.
A patient-oriented organization that provides support and counseling
to patients and their families.
Cancerlit
Abstracts from cancer literature. Gateway to most recent literature
from the National Cancer Institute.
International
Myeloma Foundation Cancer Information Resources
The Foundation's resource page is an exhaustive list of cancer links
and links to major medical centers and universities. Useful for any
cancer patient.
Medicine
Online (Meds.Com) Links to Cancer Resources
Most of the major cancer links can be found at this site.
Mesothelioma and
Asbestos Awareness Center
A leading Internet resource for information focused on asbestos
exposure and mesothelioma cancer. The MAA Center is accredited by the
Health On The Net Foundation as a trustworthy source of medical
information, and is also recognized by DisabilityInfo.gov as a
reliable information source on the web. Their goal is to increase
awareness of mesothelioma cancer through public outreach efforts and
the distribution of informational materials.
In addition to their content on mesothelioma cancer, they have added
additional content on other types of cancer as a general resource. In
addition, they feature comprehensive content focused on all aspects of
cancer treatment, including alternative and holistic methods.
Mesothelioma Center
With more than 3,000 pages of content, their site features
information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are
caused by asbestos exposure (lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate
cancer, etc.). Asbestos.com has achieved HON code approval (Health On
the Net.)
Mesothelioma Support
Center
This site strives to provide a complete resource on all aspects of
malignant mesothelioma - a cancer uniquely linked to just a brief
exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma
Web
Mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the lung, is caused by
exposure to asbestos. At some point in our lives, nearly all of us
have been exposed to asbestos in the air we breathe and the water we
drink; from natural deposits in the earth, and from the deterioration
of asbestos products around us. Although awareness of the dangers of
asbestos and public concern over the issue has led to a decline in
domestic consumption over the years, a total ban on asbestos has not
come to fruition. Asbestos is still imported, still used, and still
dangerous.
While most of us do not become ill as a result of our exposure,
because of long dormancy periods, mesothelioma and other
asbestos-related diseases can remain undetected for over a decade
before the patient shows any signs of illness. An exposure of as
little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma 30 or 40 years
later.
OncoLink
OncoLink, created and updated by the University of Pennsylvania,
disseminates information about cancer for patients, families and other
interested parties.
Pancreatica.org
Confronting Pancreatic Cancer has a database which is the largest
compilation of clinical trials against pancreatic cancer in the world.
It is comprised of almost 370 trials in more than 1,000 locations
throughout the world, more than five times larger than NCI's PDQ
database. Pancreatica is available for patient or physician study and
review and receives no remuneration if patients join any of the
trials.
Pancreatica provides a concentrated wealth of current and topical
scientific and medical information about pancreatic cancer presented
in such venues as the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ), "Pancreatic
Cancer News and Archives" and Newswire sections.
Pleural
Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, a rare
cancer that develops in the lungs. It is almost solely caused by
exposure to asbestos, which was used in everything from children's
toys and house-hold insulation, to naval carriers. Their website has
the most up to date and comprehensive information about Pleural
Mesothelioma on the web today; with information ranging from a
complete list of symptoms, to treatment options and steps to take
after a diagnosis.
PubMed
National Library of Medicine MEDLINE database of medical literature.
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Cardiac Sites
American Heart
Association
They provide fact sheets on heart health, heart disease and surgical
procedures.
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Dermatology Sites
American Academy of
Dermatology
This organization provides up to date fact sheets on many
dermatological conditions.
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Physical Activity Sites
Marin On
The Move Marin On The Move is a web-based resource to promote physical
activity and healthy choices for all in Marin. The goal is to help you
be physically active.
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Plastic Surgery Sites
American Society of
Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
(PSEF) This site provides background on the history and wide variety
of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures as well as
offering a plastic surgeon referral service. There is also information
on ASPS, PSEF and other plastic surgery organizations.
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Psychological Sites
American Psychological
Association
PsychNET is the internet services of the American Psychological
Association. PsychNET contains information for the general public as
well as information for professionals.
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