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Cancer - This link gives you a definition of cancer, and explains types of cancer from the National Library of Medicine.  There are pages in el Espanol as well.


Local Resources: Agencies, Organizations and Information
The Connecticut Cancer Partnership brings together organizations, cancer survivors, health agencies and clinical resources to reduce the suffering and death due to cancer.

Connecticut Cancer Partnership
538 Preston Avenue, P.O. Box 1004, 
Meriden, CT 06450-1004
Phone 203-379-4860 
Fax 203-379-5060

Environment and Human Health, Inc. focuses on that facts that have shown Connecticut to have one of the highest rates of cancer in the nation. The organization is exploring why this rate is so high. There is an informative page on
12 Steps to Reducing Carcinogenic Exposures
1191 Ridge Road North Haven,
Connecticut 06473
Phone: (203) 248-6582
Fax: (203) 288-7571
 info@ehhi.org

Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center has been recognized nationally for its excellent care to cancer patients.
Helen & Harry Gray Center
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT 06102  
(860) 545-3790

Books
The library has many books on cancer.  Use our online Catalog to find books and videos on this topic.  Use search terms such as cancer or cancer - nutritional aspects, or cancer - treatment or the specific type of cancer.
 

	Anticancer: a new way of life RC268 .S475 2008
	Crazy sexy cancer survivor : more rebellion and fire for your healing journey / Kris Carr RC281.W65 C3738 2008
	What to eat if you have cancer : healing foods that boost your immune system  RC271.D52 K435 2007

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Periodical and Newspaper Articles

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Fact Sheets

Web sites

LungCancer.org is a wonderful resource for patients and family members.  The organization is a non-profit that provides suport via telephone, groups and online.

National Cancer Institute provides information on diagnosis, treatment options, and clinical trials.


Related Web Resources: Chat Rooms, Forums and Message Boards
 
Google Groups is a search engine for groups.  Use search terms such

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