Chemotherapy
How We Cured My Prostate Cancer
Describes an alternative approach, without surgery, radiation or chemotherapy - or side effects. hometown.aol.com
NYU Cancer Institute: Stem Cell Transplantation for Hematological Cancers
Offers treatments, also including chemotherapy and radiation therapy. www.nyuci.org
Headcovers Unlimited
Hats, wigs, turbans, scarves and caps designed for medical hair loss due to chemotherapy or alopecia. Also offers gifts for cancer patients. www.headcovers.com
Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer
A booklet for patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Goldberger's Pharmacy
Provides discounted prices on medicine, vitamins, herbs, fertility medicine, chemotherapy, surgical supplies, homecare and homeopathic remedies, injectables, all pharmacy needs. www.goldbergerspharmacy.com
Kap4Karing
Provides caps and hats for caps for chemotherapy patients. www.kaps4karing.com
Wigs for Kids
Not-for-profit organization providing hair replacement solutions for children affected by chemotherapy, alopecia, burns and other medical conditions. www.wigsforkids.org
Peritoneal Cancer
Francine's online journal shares the experience from diagnosis through chemotherapy. electrobytes.net
Fuzzy Guide to Chemotherapy
A humorous look at chemotherapy by a lung cancer patient under treatment. Features pictures of patient's and nurses' pets. fuzzyguidetochemo.tripod.com
Colon Cancer and Medical Expenses
Asking for help with medical expenses involving chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. www.lvantech.com
Kopecek Research Group
Introduction to members and their work on apoptosis, polymeric anticancer drugs and combination chemotherapy. Includes open positions, at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. pceurp1.pharm.utah.edu
Xoma
Development and manufacture of recombinant proteins and peptides, in partnership with big pharmas. Includes licensing of technology derived from the host-defense protein BPI, monoclonal antibodies to treat chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, and to target cancer. Based in Berkeley, California. www.xoma.com
Emend - Merck
Official pharmaceutical website with information for consumers and health professionals about this drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by highly emetogenic chemotherapy. www.emend.com
Hyperthermia in Modern Oncology
Hyperthermia and combination with chemotherapy, extensive biological program new approach in the modern oncology. mitglied.lycos.de
Metronomic Dosing: Shrinking Cancer Tumors
Promotes alternative therapy consisting of low-dose chemotherapy interwoven with a personal story of a young woman's dignosis, treatment and passing. www.geocities.com
CancerNausea.com
Presents information to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments. www.cancernausea.com
Hyperthermia-based Oncology - Dr. Bogovic
Effects of hyperthermia on specific cancer therapies. Covers theory, holistic, alternative, biologic support for cancer treatment, consultations, news, multidrug resistance (MDR), and chemotherapy modifications. hyperthermia.bog.freeservers.com
Gencitabine ( Gemzar ) from Eli Lilly
Medicine and oncology resources designed to help patients in discussions with health care professionals about chemotherapy and treatment with Gemzar. www.gemzar.com
About My Hair: A Journey to Recovery
Photographic diary where Marcia Reid Marsted documents her changes through surgery and cancer chemotherapy. www.aboutmyhair.net
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
A detailed review of this subject in pdf format aimed at the professional level. www.emend.com
Chemo Angels
Volunteer support group for people undergoing chemotherapy. Links, news and patient information. www.chemoangels.com
Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups
Resource for clinical trials and research. Information about experimental anticancer drugs, chemotherapy treatment and cooperative groups. www.cancertrialshelp.org
Bad Hair Days: Cancer Journal
Chronicles an experience with breast cancer treatment including radical mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy. members.aol.com
Perigard
A protective limb cover designed to keep catheter areas dry and clean during chemotherapy. perigard.com
Cinderella Wig and Prosthetic Salon
Specializes in wigs and supplies for chemotherapy patients. cinderellawigs.com
Oxigene Inc.
Researches and develops products designed to enhance clinical efficacy of radiation and chemotherapy. (Nasdaq: OXGN). www.oxigene.com
One Step Closer
In February 2002, Debra Moretta, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Two days after completing chemotherapy treatments something went horribly wrong. Today Debra and her family are battling with the effects of a TBI. Prayers are requested to aide Debra in her recovery. (Page does not work with many versions of Netscape.) www.debramoretta.com
Precision Therapeutics, Inc.
Focusing on the interaction of cultivated tumor cells with chemotherapy and immunology-based drugs. www.precisiontherapeutics.com
Yahoo Health: Chemotherapy Center
Information on chemotherapy including basic facts, what to expect, side effects and a FAQ. health.yahoo.com
Chinese Medicine and Cancer
Article by Richard Walters. Describes Chinese medicine's role in the treatment of cancer presenting its foundation, how it works, evidence of its effectiveness and what one can expect during treatment. Focuses on the "the huge pharmacopia" of Chinese herbal medicine and the scientific basis for the role it can provide in collaboration with conventional cancer chemotherapy. www.healthy.net
Guardian Unlimited Film: Spall mercies
Lynn Barber interviews Timothy Spall, who talks about Tom Cruise, chemotherapy and his lust for life. film.guardian.co.uk
Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (BSAC Working Party)
Information about antimicrobial resistance surveillance programmes organised by BSAC (British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy) and links to related sites www.btinternet.com
Wear It Well
Products for those undergoing chemotherapy, including bandanas, turbans, and fragrances. www.wearitwell.org
Sacred Choices
Alternative breast cancer treatments, natural holistic healing, homeopathic medicine, and how they relate to breast cancer. How to deal with the ravages of chemotherapy. www.sacredchoices.com
Hats by Emmanuel
Canadian retailer specializing in hats, turbans and wraps for women and children experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy or alopecia. Includes an informative video that can be downloaded. www.hatsbyemmanuel.com
Cyberbotanica
Information from Indiana University's BioTech Project about plant compounds that are used for chemotherapy. biotech.icmb.utexas.edu
Systems Solutions
For community and hospital pharmacies, chemotherapy, and aseptic manufacturing units. Customer care, products, and contact information. www.syssol.ie
PIllars of Hope
Iowa organization that distributes free hats to women who have lost their hair during chemotherapy for breast cancer. www.pillarsofhope.org
Jo's Trust
Information on cervical cancer, chemotherapy, counseling and related issues, bulletin board and relevant links. Located in London, England. www.jotrust.co.uk
Red Bluff Tumor Institute
This tumor institute has a radiation oncology service in Red Bluff, California that treats cancer with Siemens' Primus and Primatom linear accelerators using Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Hyperthermia, and Chemotherapy. www.redblufftumor.com
LifeForce Hospitals
Hospital for the treatment of cancer, cardiology, arthritis, non-chemotherapy NewAmyloxine treatment. (Mexico, USA) chemo.net
help4jackie
Survivor of synovial sarcoma asking for help with bills after falling behind during chemotherapy and radiation. www.help4jackie.com
Pegfilgrastim ( Neulasta ) from Amgen
Information for patients and doctors about fighting cancer chemotherapy induced neutropenia (white blood cell deficiency) and consequent infections with this medicine. www.neulasta.com
Light Emitting Diodes Aid in Wound Healing
Three times brighter than the sun, light-emitting diodes are being used to speed wound healing in people with diabetic ulcers and children with severe mouth sores resulting from chemotherapy. healthlink.mcw.edu
BioFunding Summit 2003: New Frontiers in Cancer Research
Topics include finding investors, locating molecular markers, the use of Taxol and chemotherapy. Meeting hosted by the National Foundation for Cancer Research, International Genomics Consortium and the Scientist magazine. Takes place during October 16 - 18, 2003 in Phoenix, AZ. www.biofundingsummit.org
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