Other Government agencies also maintain Web sites with cancer-related information. Listed below are a few of these sites. FirstGov provides one-stop access to all online Federal Government resources and information.
Users can conduct searches to find health information.
Healthfinder was created by the Department of Health and Human Services and provides users with information on selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, and Web sites, as well as support and self-help groups. The Department of Veterans Affairs Web site also contains the full Federal Benefits Manual for Veterans and Dependents, press releases and announcements of interest to veterans, and a listing of current job opportunities with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This section also has links to the FDA's Patient Liaison Program, summaries on different types of cancer, an oncology dictionary, oncology reference tools, and other cancer-related resources. The National Women's Health Information Center refers to publications and materials produced by the Department of Health and Human Services, other Federal agencies, and some private resources to answer questions on a variety of women's health issues, such as cancer, eating disorders, and reproductive health issues. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Web site contains information on research findings and research opportunities, press releases, and information for the health care consumer.