Aboriginal Health	Medicines/Drugs
Blogs / Online Communities	Mental Health / Psychosocial Oncology
Cancer Information - Breast Cancer	Multicultural Health
Cancer Information - General	Patient Resources
Cancer Research	Physical Activity
Environment & Occupational Health	Smoking & Tobacco Use
Food & Nutrition	Sun Safety

• Caring Voices
  An online community for breast cancer survivors - access resources, upcoming events, take part in chats and discussions and meet other survivors.
• CommuniCancer  
  A social networking platform for cancer patients and cancer survivors to offer peer support and share their personal stories and experiences.

• breast cancer now what?
  Canada's first interactive website for young breast cancer patients was officially launched  as part of Cancer Awareness Month in April, 2008.  read article

Cancer Information - General   

    Canadian Websites

• Canadian Cancer Society  
  This website provides information on the activities of the Canadian Cancer Society, as well information concerning research findings and cancer statistics, prevention programs and donations.
• CancerQuest  
  This site teaches the biology of cancer.
• Health Canada  
  This website introduces the on-line information available on cancer from Health Canada and provides links to general information on risk factors, cancer prevention, specific information by cancer type, statistical and epidemiological information and cancer treatment.
• Current Oncology 
  An open-access medical journal that is peer reviewed online and published six times a year.   
  
  
      
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• American Cancer Society   
  This award-winning website provides information on all aspects of cancer, from nutrition and alternative therapies to coping and living well with cancer. Some information is intended for American readers only.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology Online
  The information on ASCO OnLine represents the very latest in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. What makes the website distinctive is the fact that all of this information has been developed by ASCO members - leading oncologists who are active in clinical practice and research.
• MyBiopsy.org  
  A great source of information about how various types of cancer are diagnosed. Written by the College of American Pathologists.
• National Cancer Institute    
  This no-nonsense website provides excellent, up-to-date information that is reliable. All files are based on current research and are approved by medical experts. Clinical trials, new cancer drugs, alternative therapy warnings and announcements are posted here.
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network
  By accessing the NCCN Patient Information and Referral Service, you can receive help pinpointing resources among NCCN member institutions, including experts in pediatric oncology and genetic screening/testing; consultation and referral for difficult cases; and clinical trials offering the latest, most promising new treatments.
• OncoLink ®
  This site is reviewed by health care experts and provides helpful and accurate medical information. Some topics are intended for American readers.

Cancer Research

• Alberta Research Tumor Bank  
  The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Prairies/NWT Chapter, currently funds the Alberta Research Tumor Bank (ARTB) and is created by a merger of components of two existing Tumor-banking initiatives, the CLS Repository in Calgary and the Tumor bank of the PolyomX Program in Edmonton.
• Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR)  
  The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research supports a community of researchers who generate knowledge that improves the health and quality of life of Albertans and people throughout the world.  Its commitment is to fund basic, patient and health research based on international standards of excellence and carried out by new and established investigators and researchers-in-training.
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Institute of Cancer Research  
  The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research supports research to reduce the burden of cancer on individuals and families through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, effective treatment, psycho-social support systems, and palliation.
• National Cancer Institute of Canada  
  The National Cancer Institute of Canada acts in concert with its partner the Canadian Cancer Society, and with the Terry Fox Foundation, to provide support for cancer research and related programs undertaken at Canadian universities, hospitals and other research institutions.
• National Institutes of Health (United States)  
  Although based in the United States, the National Institutes of Health fund cooperative research initiatives that involve Canadian scientists and physicians.  

Environment and Occupational Health

• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety  
  This website provides information and advice about workplace health and safety.
• Health Canada - Environmental Health  
  Health Canada’s website provides information about the federal government’s programs as well as resources about the link between human health and environmental health.
• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
  The IARC is a part of the World Health Organization. It coordinates and conducts laboratory and epidemiological research on the causes of human cancer. The website contains information about the classification of substances based on their carcinogenicity.  

Food and Nutrition

• 5 a Day the Color Way  
  This American food and nutrition program is a partnership between the National Cancer Institute (U.S.) and the Produce for Better Health Foundation. The website includes special information designed for children and educators.
• 5 to 10 a Day for Better Health  
  This is the official website of the national "5 to 10 a day" campaign to promote vegetable and fruit consumption. The site includes a large database with recipe suggestions for a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
• Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association (AFFPA)  
  AFFPA is dedicated to supporting the production of farm direct market vegetable crops, berry and fruit crops, bedding plants, perennials, herbs, flowers, meats, poultry, eggs and other specialty items in Alberta.
• Dietitians of Canada  
  Promoting health through food and nutrition, Dietitians of Canada is the nation-wide voice of dietitians. This website provides comprehensive information on food and nutrition, and related programming.
• Freggie Tales
  Freggie and Freggie Tales represents the promotion efforts of the “5 to 10 a day” campaign for elementary aged school children.  The website is designed to provide children with the opportunity to learn about fruits and vegetables in a fun and exciting manner.
• Health Canada – Food and Nutrition  
  This website provides a wealth of information on food and nutrition, including Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.   

Mental Health / Psychosocial Oncology

• Alberta Mental Health Board (AMHB)  
  The AMHB is a provincial health board that receives its mandate from and reports to the Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness. In its role of advancing mental health for Alberta, the AMHB is involved in numerous initiatives, including advocacy, policy advice, working with the regional health authorities and stakeholders in the implementation of the Provincial Mental Health Plan, and collaborating with inter-provincial, national and international partners.
• Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO)
  Founded in 1987, CAPO/ACOP is an internationally recognized organization that actively pursues its goals of promoting excellence in clinical and research activities in psychosocial oncology. The organization was a partner in developing the Centre for Behavioural Research and Programs Evaluation of the National Cancer Institute, is a member of the Board of the National Cancer Institute, and in 1999 drafted and adopted a set of Canadian standards for psychosocial oncology. 

• Drug3k.com Project
   
  Drug3k.com Project aims to provide evidence-based, easily accessible information on most commonly prescribed drugs , includes links to detailed product monograph (Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects, Interactions, Drug pictures) to help clinicians and patients select the best drug or treatment.
  

Patient Resources

• Pilgrim's Hospice  
  Edmonton's only free-standing, voluntary hospice.
• Chemotherapy and Beyond
Chemotherapy information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
• Canadian Cancer Society 
  Driver Program of the Canadian Cancer Society.
   
  

• Alberta Centre for Active Living  
  The Alberta Centre for Active Living supports practitioners and organizations to improve the health and quality of life of Albertans through physical activity research and education . Information on research, resources and more is accessible from this website.
• Be Fit for Life - Provincial Fitness Unit  
  The Be Fit For Life Network acts in a leadership capacity with Alberta Community Development to share information and facilitate active living. T he Network promotes, initiates, coordinates, develops and delivers, regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle services and programs t o meet the unique needs of rural and urban communities in Alberta .
• Health Canada - Fitness and Active Living  
  This website highlights the a ctivities of the Fitness and Active Living Unit and its partners, provides answers to common questions about active living, and offers to links to other physical activity websites.
• Public Health Agency of Canada - Physical Activity Guide  
  Canada's Physical Activity guides are accessible from this website. They will help you to make wise choices about physical activity to improve your health, help prevent disease and enable you to get the most out of life.

Smoking and Tobacco Use

• Alberta Tobacco Reduction Strategy
  The Alberta Tobacco Reduction Strategy is coordinated by AADAC (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission). Its purpose is to improve the wellness of Albertans and decrease health care and social costs through the denormalization of tobacco use.
• Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta  
  The Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta (CSFA) is a coalition of health organizations who share a common vision of reducing tobacco use in Alberta.
• Health Canada – Tobacco  
  This website gives you access to information available from Health Canada on smoking and tobacco use. You'll find reports, statistics, studies, news releases and more.
• Smoke-Free Calgary  
  Smoke-Free Calgary is a coalition of health organizations committed to reducing tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure for Calgarians. The Smoke-Free Calgary website has tobacco and second-hand smoke facts, opportunities to become a supporter and a directory of Calgary's smoke-free dining establishments.

Sun Safety

• Canadian Cancer Society
  The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer.
• Canadian Dermatology Association   
  The Canadian Dermatology Association represents Canadian dermatologists — physicians who specialize in the care and treatment of the skin, hair and nails. The association exists to advance the science and art of medicine and surgery related to the care of the skin; to provide continuing medical education for its members; to support and advance patient care; and to provide public education and other aspects of skin care.
• Cancer Research UK
  Sunsmart (UK) is the United Kingdom's national skin cancer prevention campaign. They provide information about skin cancer and sun protection for both the public and professionals. 
• Environment Canada  
  UV Index Program and Sun Protection  
  Environment Canada's gateway for the UV index program - this site includes information on how to use the UV index, how to protect yourself from harmful UV rays, and current UV observations.
• Health Canada (Sun Safety)  
  Health Canada (Sun Safety) is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances. The Sun Safety webpage provides information on the UV Index Sun Awareness Program, as well as numerous other resources.  
• The Skin Cancer Foundation    
  The Skin Cancer Foundation is concerned exclusively with the world’s most common malignancy – cancer of the skin.  The incidence and mortality of skin cancer have increased exponentially during the past several decades, and every year the figure mounts.
• SunSmart  (Australia)
  SunSmart is the internationally recognized skin cancer prevention program of the Cancer Council Victoria, Australia.