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The purpose of this information guide is to help patients newly diagnosed with Uterine Cancer and their families to find sources of information and support. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center (PERC) of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Last updated 12/06
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National Cancer Institute.
What You Need to Know about
Cancer of the Cervix.
National Cancer Institute. What You Need to Know about
Cancer of the Uterus.
Montz, F. J. "Treatment Options for Cervical Cancer." (
Coping; Vol. 17, No. 1,
January/February 2003, p.8).
Zangwill, Monica. "Cervical Cancer: The Hidden Risk of HPV". Dallas: Cancer Information Group, 2004.
Cure; Vol. 3, No. 4, Winter 2004 (p.29).
Allen, Jane E. "The Cancer No One Talks About: Endometrial Cancer is the Most Common Gynecologic Cancer in the United States".
MAMM; Vol. 38 No. 6, November/December 2006 (p. 13).
McGinn, Kerry A. and Haylock, Pamela J.
Women's Cancers: How to Prevent Them, How to Treat Them, How to Beat
Them. 3rd edition. Alameda, CA: Hunter House, 2003.
Hartman, Lynn C. Mayo Clinic Guide to Women's Cancers: Breast and Gynecologic Cancers.
Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic, 2005.
At the American Cancer Society site - sections for cervical, vaginal, vulvar and uterine cancers.
- Go to the American Cancer Society
(NOTE: this link will open in a second browser window for your convenience)
- Click on: "Choose a cancer type"
- Select a cancer type from the list and click "Go"
EyesOnThePrize.org
A virtual community of gynecologic cancer survivors includes a database of questions answered by gynecologic
oncologists, a comprehensive list of relevant links and survivors' stories.
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
This site offers printer-friendly PDF files of the organization's publications including: Understanding Cervical
Cancer, Understanding Uterine Cancer, Understanding CA 125 Levels, Renewing Intimacy and Sexuality after Gynecologic
Cancer and more.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
This site has information relevant to women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV disease, and
contains many articles written health professionals about screening for, treatment for and living with cervical
cancer.
Women's Cancer Network
Sponsored by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, this site provides news and information on gynecologic cancers.
Michigan Department of Community Health
National Cancer Institute
- Go to www.cancer.gov (NOTE: this
link will open in a second browser window for your convenience)
- Under types of cancer select "Cervical Cancer" or "Endometrial Cancer"
- Select screening, genetics and testing information from menu
GYN-ONC is the e-mail discussion group for Gynecological
Cancer patients and families, hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources
ACOR.
This list does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. It is provided for
educational purposes only and are not intended for nor engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services.
The information provided through this list and its links should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health
problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.
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