Website Resources for Patients
The following list of on-line cancer resources for patients is organized alphabetically by type, then by organization name.
If you have an on-line resource for patients to add to this list, please email info@acon-atlantic.ca.
All Cancers
Association of Cancer Online Resources
Website focused on providing patients with any type of cancer with a multitude of online resources including information and support forums.
Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca
A national, community-based organization of volunteers, whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
Cancer Chat Canada
National website which provides a forum for online support for any person with any type of cancer, anywhere in Canada.
Caring Voices
Patient focused website that provides patients with information, resources and a variety of online and phone support forums. The support forums are for general types of cancer, but specific groups exist for breast, gynecological, and hematological cancers.
National Lymphedema Network
Provides information for patients and professionals about lymphedema. Information includes but not limited to support groups, finding treatment and locating clinical trials.
Bladder
Canadian Bladder Cancer Network
Website and organization designed to help bladder cancer patients and their families in dealing with bladder cancer.
Brain
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Patient focused site that provides education, and information on support forums both locally and online.
Breast
Atlantic Breast Cancer Net
Patient focused website which provides information on support and other services for people with breast cancer throughout the Atlantic Provinces.
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
National website aimed at providing patients with knowledge, information on programs and services and support both online and telephone.
Sharing Strength
A Canadian online resource and community for women with breast cancer. Website provides a wide variety of knowledge in many topic areas and discussion forums.
WillowBreast Cancer Support Canada
Patient focused website which offers online and telephone support. The website also has a great deal of information for cancer patients.
Young Survivor Coalition
National patient focused website which provides patients with information and support. This website is aimed at young women with or surviving breast cancer.
Purple Lupin Project
Provides the patients and families of breast cancer patients in Newfoundland & Labrador with information, resources, and support networks.
Breast Cancer Action NS
Patient focused website which provides resources, information, online support and discussion forums for breast cancer patients across NS.
Prince Edward IslandBreast Cancer Information Partnership
Patient focused website which provides online resources, and information on local support initiatives.
Facing Our Risk of Cancer
Patient focused site which provides a multitude of online forums for support of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Colorectal
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada
National patient focused website that provides medical knowledge, resources and access to online support forums.
Gynecological Cancers
Women's Cancer Network
Website offers educational information, discussion forums, and information on finding gynecological oncologists throughout the US and Canada. Site offers information on may types of cancers affecting women; ovarian, endometrial, cervical, uterine and breast, to name a few.
Kidney
Kidney Cancer Canada
National website with medical information for patients and health care professionals. Site also provides discussion forums, live chats, and lectures for patients. There is also access to a personal one-on-one support program through this organization.
Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada
Provides information for patients regarding blood malignancies, as well as directories to support chapters across the US and Canada. Website also provides a live online support group.
Lymphoma Foundation of Canada
National patient focused website that provides a great deal of knowledge, information on local support groups, and links to online support forums.
Myeloma Canada
National patient focused website that provides a great deal of medical information, publications, and a directory of support groups in each region.
Lung
Lung Cancer Canada
National patient focused website that provides a multitude of educational materials as well as information on peer support and online support forums.
Lung Love Link
Online peer support and discussion forum, organized through the Lung Cancer Alliance.
Melanoma
Melanoma Network of Canada
Patient focused website that offers educational materials, discussion forums and referral to online support groups.
Ovarian
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
US based website that provides educational information and access to an online support forum.
Ovarian Cancer Canada
Patient focused website supporting women and their families with ovarian cancer and raising awareness.
Facing Our Risk of Cancer
Patient focused site which provides a multitude of online forums for support of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Prostate
Prostate Cancer Canada
National patient focused website that offers educational information, risk assessment tools, and updates on new research in the field.
Us Too; Prostate Cancer Education & Support
Website provides in depth knowledge, information on personal support groups (worldwide) and provides online support.
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Foundation
Patient focused website which offers a multitude of education on all different forms of skin cancer and their treatments. Site also offers information on prevention.
Testicular
Canadian Testicular Cancer Association
Dedicated to public education and raising awareness about testicular cancer
TC Cancer
Website designed for the sole purpose of education and support for patients and families. Site offers detailed medical information, online discussion forums, and blogs.
Thyroid
Thyroid Cancer Canada
National patient focused website that provides medical knowledge, publications, resources and online support forums.
