Healthy Santa Cruz County - cancer

Local Links

• Local Help & Information: Breast Cancer
  The library's Community Information Database can help you find organizations in Santa Cruz County which offer programs, help, support or further information about breast cancer. Use this link to search the CID.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, local information
• Local Help & Information: Cancer
  The library's Community Information Database can help you find organizations in Santa Cruz County which offer programs, help, support or further information about cancer. Use this link to search the CID.
  Browse related subjects: cancer, local information

Library Resources

• Find Books: Breast Cancer
  Santa Cruz Public Libraries have many informative and up-to-date books about breast cancer. Click here to search the library catalog.
  Browse related subjects: books, books / videos, breast cancer, cancer, women's health
• Find Books: Cancer
  Santa Cruz Public Libraries have many informative and up-to-date books about cancer. Click here to search the library catalog.
  Browse related subjects: books, books / videos, cancer, men's health, senior health, women's health

Recommended Websites

• AARP Health Guide
  Special features: Popular topics for seniors; e-mail newsletter; physical activity workbook; interactive tutorials; clinical trials; online fitness course. From: AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons).
  Browse related subjects: alzheimers, arthritis, assisted living, cancer, caregivers, diabetes, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, medical tests, Medicare, medications, men's health, mental health, recommended website, senior health, stroke, women's health
• All About Breast Cancer
  Special features: Treatment decision tools; finding treatment centers/health professionals; cancer drug guide; alternative and complementary therapies; clinical trials update; reproducible fact sheets; suggested questions for patient's physician. From: American Cancer Society.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, complementary medicine, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, recommended website, research, support, women's health
• American Cancer Society
  This excellent website is up-to-date, comprehensive and easy to use. Special sections: "Managing Your Cancer Experience," "Support Programs & Services" and "Resources for Healthy Living." Individual sections for special user groups: patients, families, survivors, professionals or general information seekers; treatment decision tools; links to support groups; message boards. From: American Cancer Society.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, complementary medicine, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, medical tests, medications, men's health, prostate cancer, self-care tools, senior health, support, surgery, testicular cancer, women's health
• Association of Cancer Online Resources
  This association features a collection of online communities selected to provide timely and accurate information in a supportive environment. Includes access to more than 159 mailing lists of assistance to individuals affected by cancer and related disorders.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, lung disease, medications, men's health, prostate cancer, quit smoking, recommended website, research, senior health, testicular cancer, women's health
• Best of the Web - Women's Health
  The Best of the Web is a comprehensive directory that categorizes content-rich, well designed websites. The Women's Health category includes links to health issues by region, as well as providing links to support groups, blogs, a women's health hot-line, and numerous links to sites that provide information about specific issues surrounding women's health.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, childbirth, diet, eating disorders, menopause, pregnancy, self-help, women's health
• Breast Cancer
  Special features: Information at two levels: for consumers and for health professionals; questions answered via toll-free phone number, e-mail or online chat; statistics, up-to-date literature searches; clinical trials; find a support group; examining complementary/alternative therapy options; Spanish available. From: National Cancer Institute.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, recommended website, research, women's health
• Breast Cancer - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Interactive tutorials; statistics; research/clinical trials; genetic information; links to information in other languages. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medical tests, medications, recommended website, research, women's health
• Breast Cancer DIY
  An up-to-date and informative website created for women with breast cancer by women with breast cancer. With an emphasis on networking and sharing realistic, helpful information, this site features medical links, news and support resources, along with a blog and various discussion forums.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, recommended website, research, support, women's health
• Breast Cancer Network of Strength
  This organization, formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, works to provide information about peer support services available for anyone touched by breast cancer. Offers variety of interactive tools; available in 7 languages.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, recommended website, research, support
• Breastcancer.org
  Special features: Research news and clinical trials; discussion boards; pictures; 24/7 chat rooms; ask-the-expert online conferences; recommended readings; e-mail updates. From: Breastcancer.org.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, recommended website, research, women's health
• CA Department of Aging
  Special features: Links to broad range of state-sponsored services for seniors; toll-free ElderCare locator; statistics, applicable laws and regulations. From: California Dept. of Aging (CDA).
  Browse related subjects: abuse / assault, aging, alzheimers, assisted living, cancer, diabetes, find healthcare, health insurance, heart disease, insurance, Medicare, recommended website, senior health, State of California
• Cancer - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Up-to-date news on trials, treatments and research; links to search further by specific topic; some available in Spanish as well as easy-to-read format. Online tutorials and health check tools are also available. See also from MedlinePlus: "Living with Cancer." From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, complementary medicine, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, medications, men's health, prostate cancer, recommended website, research, senior health, support, testicular cancer, women's health
• Guide to Quitting Smoking
  Special Features: Help and wide range of information (including many resources in Spanish) from the American Cancer Society. Toll-free hotline, plus online and other support.
  Browse related subjects: breathing, cancer, healthy lifestyle, lung disease, lungs, men's health, quit smoking, recommended website, research, self-help, senior health, support, toll-free numbers, women's health
• Help for Today...Hope for Tomorrow
  Special features: News; research; questions answered; signs and symptoms; helpful library of readings and resources; Spanish available. From: National Breast Cancer Foundation.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, healthy lifestyle, recommended website, research
• Instituto Nacional del Cancer
  The National Cancer Institute offers consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of its research programs and clinical trials. In Spanish.
  Browse related subjects: cancer, non-English, recommended website, Spanish and other languages
• La fuente de información del gobierno federal sobre la salud de la mujer
  Spanish edition of WomensHealth.gov.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, eating disorders, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, menopause, non-English, other languages, pregnancy, recommended website, women's health
• Male Breast Cancer - MedlinePlus
  Links to clinical trials, medical news, and discussion of treatment options.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, MedlinePlus, men's health, recommended website
• Men's Health (CDC)
  Special features: Topics A-Z; health test; statistics; healthy lifestyle tips. From: Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
  Browse related subjects: cancer, diabetes, digestive disease, fitness, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, lung disease, men's health, mental health, prostate cancer, quit smoking, self-care tools, testicular cancer, weight control
• Men's Health - MedlinePlus
  Special features: Health check tools; interactive tutorial; screening guides; research news; Spanish available. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: cancer, diabetes, diet, digestive disease, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, medical tests, mental health, prostate cancer, quit smoking, recommended website, research, self-care tools, stroke, testicular cancer, weight control
• National Cancer Institute
  Special features: Questions answered via toll-free number, e-mail or online chat; reproducible fact sheets; help finding clinical trials and physicians; monthly e-bulletin; Spanish available. From: NIH / National Cancer Institute.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, men's health, prostate cancer, recommended website, research, support, testicular cancer, women's health
• National Women's Health Information Center
  Special features: News; reproducible fact sheets; interactive health tools and tutorials; Quick Women's Health Data Online. From: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, childbirth, diabetes, domestic violence, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, medical tests, mental health, osteoporosis, pregnancy, quit smoking, recommended website, women's health
• NIHSeniorHealth.gov
  Special features: In-depth information about more than 25 medical conditions which affect people over 55 (all available in audio format; text enlargement also available. From: NIH.
  Browse related subjects: aging, alzheimers, assisted living, cancer, cardiovascular, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, heart disease, lung disease, lungs, Medicare, medications, mental health, nursing homes, osteoporosis, parkinson's disease, quit smoking, recommended website, senior health, stroke, veterans benefits, vision
• Oncolink
  Special features: News / podcasts; patients' art and poetry; tip of the day; ask-the-cancer-expert service; available in Spanish. From: University of Pennsylvania.
  Browse related subjects: alternative medicine, breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, healthy lifestyle, men's health, prostate cancer, recommended website, senior health, support, testicular cancer, women's health
• Ovarian Cancer - MedlinePlus
  Special features: News; clinical trials; research news; interactive tutorial. From NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: cancer, MedlinePlus, recommended website, women's health
• Quit Smoking Action Plan
  Special Features: Three-step plan includes tips for: Planning to Quit, Medications and and Staying Smoke-Free. Therapies and smoking-cessation aids are described. Link to Freedom From Smoking, an online smoking cessation clinic that can be accessed day or night, seven days a week, on any schedule a smoker chooses. From: American Lung Association.
  Browse related subjects: breathing, cancer, healthy lifestyle, lung disease, lungs, men's health, quit smoking, recommended website, senior health, toll-free numbers, women's health
• Seniors' Health - MedlinePlus
  Special features: News; statistics; research updates; Spanish and easy-to-read formats available. From: NLM / NIH.
  Browse related subjects: adult day care, alzheimers, arthritis, assisted living, cancer, caregivers, depression, health statistics, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, hearing, heart disease, Medicare, MedlinePlus, mental health, osteoporosis, recommended website, senior health, Spanish and other languages
• Smoking Cessation (Quit Smoking) - MedlinePlus
  Special Features: The latest news, research and information on prevention, treatment, advocacy, and statistics, from the National Library of Medicine.
  Browse related subjects: breathing, cancer, healthy lifestyle, lung disease, lungs, men's health, quit smoking, recommended website, research, self-care tools, self-help, senior health, toll-free numbers, women's health
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure
  Special features: Interactive tools and wide variety of educational resources. Also links to "Race for the Cure" events sponsored nationwide by this organization and to local affiliates. From: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, clinical trials, healthy lifestyle, recommended website, research, women's health
• Women's Health Center
  Special features: Healthy woman basics - facts about tests to screen for life-threatening diseases; health tools; quizzes / slide show; ask-a-specialist service; symptom checker; e-newsletter. From: Mayo Clinic.
  Browse related subjects: breast cancer, cancer, diabetes, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, mental health, recommended website, self-care tools, self-help, women's health

Databases

• Health and Wellness Resource Center
  Provides health-related information from more than 700 health/medical journals and hundreds of pamphlets (many with full text), 2,200 magazines, and various reference sources.
• MEDLINE® PubMed
  PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes citations and abstracts from MEDLINE, the world's largest database of clinical medical literature. The database indexes more than 4,800 biomedical journals published in the United States and 70 other countries. Citations date back to the 1950s. Some citations link out to relevant information outside of Medline, or to the full text of articles. Tutorials are available and highly recommended for inexperienced users.