American Society of Clinical Oncology - People Living with Cancer
People Living With Cancer, the patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), provides oncologist-approved information on more than 50 types of cancer and their treatments, clinical trials, coping, and side effects. This link will take you to the PLWC home page. On the home page, click "Cancer Types," then click on "Pancreatic Cancer."
Cancer Wellness Center
The Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook, Illinois is a place where cancer patients, their families and friends can find emotional support services, attend drop-in information sessions, learn about nutrition or utilize holistic services.
Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Center
The site contains comprehensive information on pancreatic cancer, a review of Hopkins research activities, and links to other organizations involved in research.
The Lustgarten Foundation
The mission of the Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the science and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of pancreatic cancer.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
This site provides current information on pancreatic cancer research and treatment. The link below takes you to the MSKCC home page. You will see a text box for "Information by Cancer." Click on the box and drill down to "Pancreatic Cancer" for more information on the Center’s pancreatic cancer programs.
National Cancer Institute
This resource discusses possible causes of cancer of the pancreas. It also describes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and followup care. This information can help patients and their families better understand and cope with this disease.
National Institutes of Health
This is the government agency responsible for providing information regarding pancreatic cancer and other health issues.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University in Chicago offers medical and information services to patients and their families.
PanCAN
PanCAN is a national advocacy organization that lobbies for increased public funding of pancreatic cancer research. It also offers patient services and provides links to additional medical resources.
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
This site contains current information regarding the Pancreatic Tumor Study Group at its MD Anderson Cancer Center.