Links and Resources

 

Lymphoma and Cancer Information

Dailystrength.org On this Web site, you can use online tools to set goals, send "hugs" to other patients, and vote on the effectiveness of treatments. "It's not just about support," Subaiya says. "You can go on and see what percent of the time has a certain drug worked for people like you." (from cnn)

Organizedwisdom.com On organizedwisdom.com, physicians and lay experts create "wisdom cards" tailored to thousands of search terms, giving readers a vetted version of health information. (from cnn)

Lymphoma Research Foundation - If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lymphoma, the most common blood cancer and third most common cancer of childhood, the Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is here to help. On this Web site you will find valuable information about the different types of lymphoma - Hodgkin lymphoma  and  non-Hodgkin lymphoma , diagnostic techniques your health care practitioners may use, and treatment options. Here you can also learn about the latest research findings and get help searching for  clinical trials  that relate to your condition. The  Lymphoma Support Network  can help you connect with a peer who is also living with lymphoma or you can find out how to volunteer at an LRF  chapter  near you. Start by learning more  about lymphoma .

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

National Cancer Institute- The National Cancer Institute's research programs are extensive and contain many innovative initiatives. I invite you to explore our Web site to find out more about the exciting work being conducted here at NCI and by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country. You will also find valuable cancer-related information of all kinds. For the general public, patients, and health professionals, we offer consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of our research programs and clinical trials. Scientists will find detailed information on specific areas of research interest and funding opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Setting up your own blog and community

Medhelp.org One strength of this Web site is that physicians who are experts in their areas moderate many of the forums. Doctors and patients work together to create "wikis," or documents that can be edited by any user. "This is one of the few sites I know of where patients and the experts are all part of one community," Subaiya says. (from cnn)

Patientslikeme.com Holt, Subaiya, and others say this site is one of the leaders in the field. They give it kudos for creating large communities and offering tools for patients to compare symptoms, effective drug dosages and side effects. (from cnn)

Caringbridge- Free, personalized websites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery.

Twitter- Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? Fun app.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Games and Time Killers 2

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