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Patient Support Resources

There are many Web sites with information about colorectal disorders including cancer, IBD, anorectal disorders as well as pelvic floor dysfunction, for patients and their families. USC does not own or control any of these sites and is not responsible for their content. Inclusion of these sites does not imply endorsement by USC.

Web Sites:

http://www.nci.nih.gov
This is the primary Web site about the National Cancer Institute. It includes news, upcoming events, educational materials, and publications for patients.

http://oncolink.upenn.edu
OncoLink is sponsored by the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania. It offers an organized source of information about cancer for patients and health professionals.

http://www.cancernews.com/
Cancer News on the Net offers the latest news and information on cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

http://nccam.nih.gov
This site is the National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine. It offers information on research, drugs used in the treatment of cancer, as well as information on public health advisories.

Societies:>

www.fascrs.org = American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

www.facs.org = American College of Surgeons

www.acg.gi.org = American College of Gastroenterology

www.ssat.com = Society of Surgery for the Alimentary Tract

www.sages.org = Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons

www.sls.org = Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

www.isucrs.org = International Society of Colorectal Surgeons

www.gastro.org = Digestive Disease Week / American Gastroenterology Association

www.augs.org = American Urogynecologic Society

 

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