• 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.

• 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.  

General Cancer Information

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.

 American Websites

• 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.
• 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. New tools include: the OncoLife Survivorship Care Program, which gives you personalized recommendations for follow-up care. It also has an Ask-The-Experts feature.

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.  

• Pilgrim's Hospice
  Edmonton's only free-standing, voluntary hospice.

 Physical Activity

• 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.

Special Populations

Aboriginal Health

• Native American Cancer Research (USA)
  This organization develops and implements culturally relevant cancer prevention and control research projects within local, regional and national Native American communities (information on support programs also available).
• The Native C.I.R.C.L.E. (USA)
  The Native C.I.R.C.L.E. (Cancer Information Resource Centre and Learning Exchange) provides cancer-related materials to people involved in the education, care and treatment of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
• Visions Centre of Innovation for Aboriginal Health and Health Promotion
  An Aboriginal population health promotion website.

Multicultural Health

• Diversity Toolkit
  This web site offers a variety of on-line resources, funding sources, glossaries, examples of projects, and selected readings in various areas of diversity (gender, age, physical or mental challenges, sexual orientation, "race," religion, ethnicity).
• National Center for Cultural Competence (USA)
  The NCCC site provides a number of resources for cultural competency including promising practices, tools for self-assesment, and a guide for selecting health promotion materials.
• Ontario Public Health Association
  The OPHA web site features resources in many areas related to diversity including: access and equity; food security; literacy and health; multilingual resources; and social determinants of health.

Sun Safety

• 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.
• Environment Canada - UV Index Program
  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
  This Health Canada page offers sound information and advice on sun safety, including publications on indoor tanning and resources specifically for parents.
• The Lifesaving Society of Alberta/NWT
  The Lifesaving Society establishes standards and provides risk management guidelines for the safe operation of aquatic facilities and activities. The Society's Safety Standards include standards for sun safety for aquatic staff and activities. The website includes the Lifesaving Society position statement on sun protection in the aquatic environment.
• 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
  SunSmart is the internationally recognized skin cancer prevention program of the Cancer Council Victoria in Australia.