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The purpose of this information guide is to direct patients and health care providers to sources of information on cancer and related topics,
it does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources.
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) at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.
Last updated 2/2009
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Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Understanding Pancreatic Cancer: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers.
National Cancer Institute (NCI).
What You Need to Know About Cancer of the Pancreas.
PanCan. An Overview of Pancreatic Cancer.
PanCan. Diet and Nutrition Concerns with Pancreatic Cancer.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
PanCan News.
O'Reilly, Eileen.
100 Questions & Answers about Pancreatic Cancer.
Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2003.
Pancreatic Cancer Video Tutorial
A slide show with voice-over and illustrations provided by PanCan site.
All about Pancreatic Cancer at the American Cancer Society site
- Go to the American Cancer Society site
- Click on: "Choose a cancer topic"
- Select "Pancreatic Cancer" from the list and click "Go"
- Click on: "All About Pancreatic Cancer"
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
This site focuses mainly on research and medical advances related to pancreatic cancer.
Lustgarten Foundation
Click on "Patient Resources" to find Questions & Answers, information on support services and a clinical trials
database.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
News on advocacy and research, a printable version of the organization's newsletter, and a cookbook for people with
pancreatic cancer are available on this site.
Pancreatic Cancer Page on cancer.gov
- Go to the National Cancer Institute site
- Click on: "Cancer Information"
- Click on: "Types of Cancer"
- Scroll down to "Alphabetical List of Cancers" and select from the list.
Cancer.Net Guide to Pancreatic Cancer from the American Society for Clinical Oncology
- Go to www.cancer.net/
- Select topics from the list under the heading: "Cancer.net Guides to Cancer"
PANCREATICA.org
This site offers a searchable database of clinical trials, news, frequently asked questions, and a comprehensive
list of links related to all aspects of living with pancreatic cancer
PANCREAS-ONC
is the e-mail discussion group for pancreatic cancer patients and families, hosted
by the Association of Cancer Online Resources
ACOR.
Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Phone: 1-866-789-1000.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Phone: 877-2-PANCAN
This document is not intended to take the place of the care and attention of your personal physician or other
professional medical services. Our aim is to promote active participation in your care and treatment by providing information
and education. Questions about individual health concerns or specific treatment options should be discussed with your physician.
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