Treatment Decision Resources

These 3rd-party website resources are provided to help enable cancer patients to make more informed treatment decisions.

American Cancer Society (ACS)
www.cancer.org
ACS provides helpful information for anyone facing cancer treatment. ACS is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
www.cancer.gov
The Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
nccn.org
NCCN is an alliance of 19 of the world’s leading cancer centers, including Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. It is an authoritative source of information to help patients make informed decisions about cancer care.

The Cancer Information Network
www.cancerlinksusa.com
A cancer Web site providing links and information.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
www.fhcrc.org
Fred Hutchinson Center Research Center is one of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s three parent organizations. It has an international reputation for its leading-edge cancer research.

Cancer.Net
www.cancer.net
Read from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Cancer Lifeline
www.cancerlifeline.org
Local organization offering emotional support and information about cancer-related issues. Services include a 24-hour telephone counseling service. Other offerings include a family support program, workplace consultation, movement-awareness workshops, relaxation and stress-reduction series, pain management and nutrition classes.
Toll-free: 1-800-255-5505
Seattle: (206) 297-2500