Resources
Valuable resources, information, and support services about cancer, sarcoma cancer, and disfigurement
AboutFace USA
AboutFace USA is a nonprofit support network for people with facial differences.
Adult Bone Cancer Survivors
Adult Bone Cancer Survivors is dedicated to providing hope and support
for treatment, recovery, and life beyond. The site is full of survival
stories and offers a friendly support group.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.
American Cancer Society Cancer Survivor Network
A community of survivors and caregivers that includes interactive features for information exchange, audio interviews, and other comprehensive resources.
Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation
The Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation’s mission is to educate the public about sarcoma, supporting those with the disease, and encouraging sarcoma-specific research.
The Cancer Information Network
A physician guided website for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers. Offers professionally reviewed news, articles, webcasts, and treatment information.
CancerSource.com
CancerSource is the definitive source for personalized cancer information, interactive tools, news and community support for cancer patients, families and health care providers.
The Cancer League, Inc.
The Cancer League is a San Francisco Bay Area non-profit organization dedicated to raising money to support cancer research and support services.
The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
Great paper here titled “Considerations Surrounding Reconstruction After Resection of Musculoskeletal Sarcomas.”
Custom Prosthetic Designs, Inc.
A company specializing in facial prostheses resulting from trauma, disease and congenital defects.
Disability Films
This site presents a detailed list of 2,500 feature films which involve in one way or another various disabilities. It is directed towards teachers, students and anyone who has an interest in how disability is represented in films.
The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative
Dedicated to increasing public awareness and research for sarcoma.
Fibrosarcoma of Bone: Review of A Rare Primary Malignancy of Bone, by Jeffrey E. Krygier, MD and Valerae O. Lewis, MD
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute leads the Nation’s fight against cancer by supporting and conducting ground-breaking research in cancer biology, causation, prevention, detection, treatment, and survivorship.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is the oldest survivor-led advocacy organization working on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families.
Visitors to NCCS’s website will find educational resources to help them live with, through and beyond cancer, including the award-winning Cancer Survival Toolbox� and Essential Care, a comprehensive guide to symptom and pain management.
The Sarcoma Alliance
The mission of The Sarcoma Alliance is to guide, educate and support adults with sarcomas, as well as their family, friends and caregivers.
The Sarcoma Foundation of America
The Sarcoma Foundation of America’s mission is to increase research efforts toward finding the cure for Sarcoma.
Shared Experience Cancer Support
An open, freely searchable, collection of first-hand accounts by cancer patients and their caregivers with lots of other links as well.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer(SPOHNC)
A patient-directed, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.
The Health Resource, Inc.
The Health Resource offers Individualized Cancer Reports, Individualized Medical Condition Reports, Alternative Treatment Reports, Portfolio Reports, Information Packets, Top Specialists Lists, and Specialized Research Services.
The Wellness Community
A free program of emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones.