Coping with cancer

By Clare Peddie, Science Reporter, The Adverstiser

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/education/coping-with-cancer/story-fn3o6nna-1226408763762

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Independent Living Centres Australia
This website provide information and advice on assistive technology. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Breast Cancer Network Australia
Breast Cancer Network Australia is a national organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer. Their website provides information and opportunities to access peer support online. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Cancer Care Centre
The Cancer Care Centre is a community based organisation that provides complementary care services to people affected by cancer. For more information on their services and interesting articles and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Livestrong
A US based initiative that looks at the experiences of the cancer community, find problems and develop solutions. Livestrong then works to roll them out to help others. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Haematological Malignancy Research Network
This American website includes information about haematological cancers and related blood disorders. The site is intended for anyone interested in haematological malignancy. It contains information for patients, statistics for researchers, as well as a section for the clinical teams. For more information and to visit the website, click on the heading above.
Cancer Council Australia
Cancer Council Australia is Australia's main non-government cancer control organisation, advising the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer. Cancer Council Australia advocates for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care. To find out more and access their information resources, visit their website by clicking on the heading above.
American Cancer Society (USA)
This American not for profit cancer organisation provides information on specific types of cancer, how to stay healthy etc. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
My Biopsy
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Better Health Channel
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