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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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