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This guide provides some links to databases and resources discussed at the Cancer Navigator Workshop on 1/28/2011.
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Best Cancer Resources
The top three national resources for cancer information.
- National Cancer InstituteFree reliable full-text information. Order free publications here. Free online chat link, etc.
- American Cancer SocietyLots of good information here on supportive care, preventive care, etc.
- MedlinePlus.govFrom the National Library of Medicine, one of the National Institues of Health. Just remember MedlinePlus.gov for reliable health information from text-based, to videos, etc. Click on Health Topics and then Cancer or search for your specific topic.
Other Databases from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health
- Medlineplus for Mobile PhonesLink for your mobile phone is m.medlineplus.gov
- NIH SeniorNetWebsite features basic health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.
- ClinicalTrials.govRegistry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. Enrollment information for ongoing trials is included.
- National Guideline ClearinghouseA comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative MedicineHealth topics A-Z from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
- Household Products DatabaseWhat's in these products, about potential health effects, and about safety and handling. Database from the National Library of Medicine.
- ToxTownDatabase from the National Library of Medicine. Information about environmental health concerns/toxic chemicals where you live, work, and play.
- National Cancer InstituteExcellent information on all aspects of cancer including prevention, treatment, and research from the National Cancer Institute.
Local Resources
Links to other helpful local resources
- Imi HaleResources from the Imi Hale Native Hawaiian Cancer Network.
- Hawaii Aging and Disability Resource CenterLinks to information by island.
- Hawaii Covering KidsInformation about health insurance for eligible children and youth in Hawaii.
Hawaii State Public Library System
Links provided below to different services and resources from the Hawaii Public Library System
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