Membership is required to access some areas. This World Wide Web site provides introductory information about skin cancer. It includes discussions on the causes, types, diagnosis and treatments of the disease. ARC Information on Cancer Access to the National Cancer Institute's cancer databases, which are geared toward patients and physicians. Subjects covered include cancer types, screening and prevention.
Information is available in Spanish and English.
The New York Online Access to Health provides this comprehensive guide to resources about breast cancer, including links to informational sites. The Avon site has answers to frequently-asked questions about breast cancer and mammograms, a glossary of breast cancer terms and a list of support groups. It includes pink-ribbon merchandise and a bulletin board service. Becoming Offers swimsuits, sweats, bras, lingerie, wigs and other items for women undergoing cancer treatments. Request a catalog, shop online and link to other cancer sites.