Click on the links below for additional cancer information and resources.
Training
This is a growing list of online training for cancer and other chronic disease education from leading experts including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute (NCI), American Cancer Society (ACS) and others.
ScreenOutCancer: Advancing Cancer Prevention Nationwide ScreenOutCancer initiative designed to increase awareness of the work of CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and Colorectal Cancer Control Program grantees and highlight the value of partnerships with them to increase and enhance cancer screening. The target audience for ScreenOutCancer is public health agency leaders, health system administrators, and healthcare influencers.
Videos
Partnerships to Increase Cancer Screening
CDC’s Screen Out Cancer initiative increases awareness of the work by the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and Colorectal Cancer Control Program funded partners. This initiative highlights the value of partnerships with funded agencies to increase cancer screening through strengthening the use of evidence-based interventions. Screen Out Cancer helps public health agency leaders, health system administrators, and healthcare influencers screen more people and improve quality of the care provided. When launched in January 2018, a new brand was introduced prior to a ten-week digital launch (June-August 2018). In addition, communication resources were developed including tested content messages, new visual materials for these programs, a communication plan, social media ads, and three videos featuring Dr. Lisa Richardson, DCPC Director. Check out the videos on the Cancer Playlist of CDC’s YouTube Channel.
The Screen Out Cancer initiative and brand serves as an overarching guide for other current and future cancer-specific projects funded by DCPC. The initiative is ongoing with the next phase building on findings and recently developed materials. During this month, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) begins the next phase and will provide co-branding support and technical assistance to help partners implement evidence-based interventions to increase cancer screening.
Support
CancerCare Free, professional support for anyone affected by cancer
Caring Bridge Free, personal and private websites that connect people experiencing a health challenge with family and friends.
I'm Too Young for This! Cancer Foundation A non-profit organization that gives voice to the young adult cancer movement to ensure that no one goes unaware of the age-appropriate support resources.
LIVESTRONG Provides guidance through the cancer experience, bringing people together to fight cancer—and work for a world in which our fight is no longer necessary.
Support for College Students with Cancer A wealth of helpful information for students battling cancer.
The Boon Project for Young Adults Fighting Cancer Support for young adult cancer fighters and their unique needs, providing resources and creating a cooperative cancer-fighting culture that works to heal the whole patient.
National LGBT Cancer Network Works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk.
The Center for Black Health Advocates for African American communities to obtain optimal health outcomes.
ASPIRE Offers valuable information and resources for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities who want to advance equity in tobacco control and healthy eating and active living.
Financial Resources
American Cancer Society Here you can learn about government-funded insurance plans, options if you are uninsured, and other resources that may be available to you.
Cancer Care Financial Assistance CancerCare® provides limited financial assistance to people affected by cancer.
Coping with Cancer: Financial, Insurance, and Legal Information Information about getting financial help, insurance coverage, support organizations, and end-of-life planning.
Help Paying for Breast Cancer Resources and regulations based in the United States.
Patient Advocate Foundation Provides effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues, and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
All Cancers
American Cancer Society This is the web link to the American Cancer Society national office. You can find information on activities, programs and opportunities offered by the national office of ACS.
The Center for Colon Cancer Research (CCCR) As a research center at the University of South Carolina, CCCR encourages collaboration amongst a critical mass of junior and senior investigators with common interests across disciplines, from public health to microbiology.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC provides information related to cancer, including monitoring, research, public health programs and education.
Dictionary of Cancer Terms A resource with more than 6,000 terms related to cancer and medicine.
MedlinePlus MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute provides information on the activities of the institute and news releases on advancements in cancer research.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is a not for profit, tax-exempt corporation that is an alliance of the world's leading cancer centers.
South Carolina Cancer Alliance (SCCA) The SCCA is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer on ALL people in South Carolina.
USC Cancer Prevention and Control Program The USC cancer program aims to reduce the overall burden of cancer by eliminating cancer disparities and making effective methods of preventing and controlling cancer available to all.
Breast Cancer
Best Chance Network The Best Chance Network (BCN) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening for medically under-served women in South Carolina
National Breast Cancer Organization The National Breast Cancer Organization provides information on activities, programs, and news releases relating to breast cancer.
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides access to breast and cervical cancer screening services to under-served women in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, 5 U.S. territories, and 12 tribes.
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer A diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer means that the three most common types of receptors known to fuel most breast cancer growth–estrogen, progesterone, and the HER-2/neu gene– are not present in the cancer tumor. This means that the breast cancer cells have tested negative for hormone epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2), estrogen receptors (ER), and progesterone receptors (PR). Since the tumor cells lack the necessary receptors, common treatments like hormone therapy and drugs that target estrogen, progesterone, and HER-2 are ineffective. Using chemotherapy to treat triple negative breast cancer is still an effective option. In fact, triple negative breast cancer may respond even better to chemotherapy in the earlier stages than many other forms of cancer.
Cervical Cancer
Best Chance Network The Best Chance Network (BCN) provides free breast and cervical cancer screening for medically under-served women in South Carolina.
Cervical Cancer-Free South Carolina Eliminating cervical cancer through vaccination, screening and education
National Cervical Cancer Organization This link is for the national cervical cancer coalitions where you can find more specific information regarding cervical cancer issues and become involved in activities relating to this cancer.
Colorectal Cancer
Colon Cancer Alliance The Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is a leading national patient advocacy organization dedicated to increasing screening rates and survivorship.
Fight Colon Cancer Research. Policy and Advocacy.
HPV and Cancer
The Link Between HPV and Cancer HPV cancers include cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, or anus. HPV infection can also cause cancer in the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils (called oropharyngeal cancer)
Lung Cancer
American Lung Association Learn how to improve your lung health. Find facts about lung disease, including lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Alliance The Lung Cancer Alliance is a national non-profit organization devoted solely to support and advocacy for all those living with or at risk for lung cancer.
SC Tobacco Quitline Using a quitline can increase the chance that you will be successful in your quit attempt. Studies have shown that phone counseling is more effective than less intensive approaches such as self-help materials and tailored mail.
Prostate Cancer
Male Care Men fighting cancer, together.
MedlinePlus A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health
Us TOO International Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Education and Support Network is a 501-c-3 nonprofit, grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors for prostate cancer patients, survivors, their spouses/partners and families.
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Prevention Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. In the United States in 2009,* 61,646 people were diagnosed with melanomas of the skin, and 9,199 people died from it.† CDC leads national efforts to reduce skin cancer through education. When in the sun, seek shade, cover up, get a hat, wear sunglasses, and use sunscreen. (*Latest year for which statistics are available. † Source: USCS.)
Melanoma Research Foundation The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma.
Tanning This site is intended to provide a source of general information on skin tanning, Ultraviolet (UV) exposure, UV emitting products, and skin protection.
Health Equity/Disparities
Intercultural Cancer Council The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories.
NCI - Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities The National Cancer Institute's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities provides clear and effective online communication to patients, health professionals and researchers is a critical element in the overall communications strategy of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the federal government's principal agency for cancer research.
South Carolina Cancer Disparities Community Network The Cancer Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) works closely with individuals, organizations, and communities to encourage and make possible cancer prevention, early detection, and appropriate care for those diagnosed with cancer.
SC Commission for Minority Affairs The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs was created in 1993 by the General Assembly to provide the citizens of the State with a single point of contact for information regarding the State's minority population.
Clinical Trials
National Cancer Institute Search the National Cancer Institute's list of 10,000+ clinical trials ...
Clinical Trails.Gov ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.