There are many Web sites with information about cancer, as well as support resources 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
• www.ccfa.org = Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America