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Agency for
Health Care Policy and Research:
Information on funding health care costs, research findings and
assessments are available for download.
American
Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute:
Questions and answers about pain control.
American
College of Physicians:
Topics on cancer pain,
treatment, care giving, clinical practice and computers are discussed.
Also, you can download
the book "Home Care Guide for Advanced Cancer: When Quality of Life
is the Primary Goal of Care." For family, friends, and hospice
workers caring for persons with advanced cancer at home.
American
Pain Society:
This professional
society provides dedicated information, a calendar of upcoming events,
database of archived APS Bulletin articles, and resources for patients
and professionals.
American
Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO):
A thorough website that provides current news, abstracts,
conferences and links to reputable sites in
oncology.
American
Society of Psychosocial and Behavioral Oncology/AIDS (ASPBOA):
A national society dedicated to
the research and understanding of the psychosocial dimensions of
cancer. The website includes a listing of recommended references,
links to pain & palliative care websites, mission and application
for membership. Psycho-oncology training curriculum is also
available.
Association
of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR):
Online resources for cancer
patients, caregivers, health professionals, and basic research
scientists. ACOR also provides free web hosting and listserv services to
not-for-profit organizations associated with oncology.
Association
of Oncology Social Work (AOSW):
Comprehensive site
includes online calender of events, case presentations, membership
information and multiple links to resources. Listserv information
also available.
The
International Association for the Study of Pain:
Dictionary of pain terminology and curriculum outline on the study of
pain in medical schools.
Institute for the
Study of Health and Illness:
Information on various programs for health
professionals working with people with life-threatening illnesses.
International
Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS):
An international society dedicated to
the research and understanding of the psychosocial dimensions of
cancer. The website includes a listing of recommended references,
links to pain & palliative care websites, mission and application
for membership. Psycho-oncology training curriculum is also
available.
The Journal of
Clinical Oncology:
Journal's home page. Searchable index of journal abstracts and
subscription information.
Journal
of Psycho-Oncology
Multidisciplinary journal
concerned with the psychosocial and behavioral dimensions related to
cancer. Subscription information and abstracts available
online
Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Information about the
organization, breast cancer, psychosocial programs, and grants and
fellowships
Lindesmith Center:
Drug Policy Research Institute.
Searchable database, index of materials
online, calendar, etc.
Mayday Pain Resource
Center:
Clearinghouse of information & resources on improving the
quality of pain management.
National
Cancer Institute-CancerNet:
Cancer
statistics, disease information, and abstracts from Journal of the National Cancer Inst.
OncoLink
The
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Resource: Fast access by disease,
specialty, etiology; current clinical trials, and more.
Pediatric Pain
Research Lab:
Affiliated with Dalhouise University. Provides
professional, research, and self-help resources related to children in
pain.
PDQ:
NCI's
comprehensive cancer database, extensive register of ongoing and closed
clinical trials.
Pain & Policy
Studies Group:
All state intractable-pain-treatment laws, regulations,
and state medical board guidelines.
Resource Center for
State Cancer Pain Initiative:
Provides an advocacy network for cancer pain.
Roxane Pain
Institute:
Educational materials on cancer and AIDS pain management.
Downloadable pain slide show, dates of lectures/seminars, and links to
patient and professional "libraries."
Wisconsin Cancer Pain
Initiative:
A WHO Demonstration Project. Purchase materials. Lists
events, education resources, and links to pain relief sites.
University of Iowa
College of Nursing:
Cancer pain education for patients and families.
University of Wisconsin
Pain and Policy Studies Group:
Access information regarding pain relief and public policy.
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