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Web links |Gynecologic Cancer
Here we have divided our favorite links between General Gynecologic
Oncology and the specific Gyn cancers. Our springboard is the excellent
Oncolink site; another reference area is provided by the University
of Washington’s gynoncology department. In addition we have included
other unique sites devoted to women’s cancers, professional associations,
and a pathology link.
General Gynecologic Oncology 
Cervical Cancer
Endometrial & Uterine Cancer
Fallopian
Tube Cancer
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Ovarian
Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar
Cancer
General Gynecologic Oncology
 The
Gynecologic
Oncology section at Oncolink-Upenn features sections on clinical
trials, fertility/sexual issues, genetics and gyn cancers, screening
and prevention. http://www.oncolink.com/types/types.cfm?c=6
Introduction
to Gynecologic Oncology provides tutorials from the U of Washington,
a glossary, and links to the specific gyn cancers as well as CancerLink
(which includes support groups as well as professional level information).
http://www.gyncancer.com/
The
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists'
web site includes a membership directory to help locate a gyn-oncologist.
http://www.sgo.org/
Womens
Cancer Network developed by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation,
offers a confidential risk-assessment questionnaire, among many other
features in an interactive setting. http://www.wcn.org/
American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists web site also includes membership directory
and resources. http://www.acog.org/
The
Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists, an international organization
devoted to the care of patient with gyn cancers, offers links to publications,
and professional resources. http://www.sgno.org/
The
Association of Oncological Social Workers
is a two-fold organization of practicing OSW devoted to awareness issues
(social, emotional, educational, and spiritual ) as well as advocacy
(education through conferences and publications; promotion of clinical
research; and networking). Check out the Cancer Survival Toolbox at
http://www.aosw.org.
Women's
Health Cancer Centres (Canada) is home on the web to Sunnybrook
and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre, a new health care organization
that combines the strengths of three of Canada's finest hospitals. http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/cancer/index.html
Womens
Cancer Center is the site of a group of California physicians
specializing in gynecologic cancer treatment, participating in the Gynecologic
Oncology Group (GOG), which offers clinical trials for those who qualify.
http://wccenter.com/
University
of Utah medical library pathology site (warning, graphic images)
has images of normal and diseased tissue and organs. http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/FEMHTML/FEMIDX.html
A
Guide to Coping with Gynecological Cancers, starting with diagnosis
and working through emotions, treatments, support options, and other
useful advice, can be found on the Canadian Womens Health Network site.
http://www.cwhn.ca/gyn_cancer/index_gyn.html (French
version: http://www.cwhn.ca/network-reseau/2-4/gynfr.html)
About.com's
Guide to Gynecologic Cancers is a rich resource and starting
place for links, chat, and multi-faceted approaches to gyn cancer information
and support, hosted by guide Laura Dolson. http://www.gyncancers.about.com/health/gyncancers/
Laura
Dolson's Gynecologic Cancer Resources provides links to articles
relating to second opinions, understanding statistics, cancer warning
signs, and when to see a Gynecologic Oncologist. http://www.baymoon.com/%7Egyncancer/cs/general.htm
Cervical Cancer
Cervical
cancer section at Oncolink http://www.oncolink.com/types/article.cfm?c=6&s=17&ss=129&id=8226
The
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
is devoted to enhancing awareness of cervical cancer, providing support
for women dealing with its issues, and reviewing screening and treatment
programs. http://www.nccc-online.org/
The
Cervical
Cancer Public Education site provides a downloadable campaign
message on cervical cancer awareness, based on its mission to fill the
knowledge gap, working in conjunction with the American
Medical Women’s Association (an organization of women physicians
and medical students) http://www.cervicalcancercampaign.org/home.htm
Illustrations
and explanations of cervical cancer procedures, and treatment
options are discussed at this site http://www.cancer.org.sg/c_cervicalcancer.htm
The
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center offers a complete
explanation
of the LEEP procedure ( http://lib-sh.lsumc.edu/fammed/pted/leep.html)
and Colposcopy
(http://lib-sh.lsumc.edu/fammed/atlases/colpo.html) for cervical cancer
treatment.
Digene's
Resource Center for Women provides information on HPV and
cervical cancer. including educational materials on HPV (in English and
Spanish) and a great audio guide. http://www.digene.com/women/women.html
The HPV Test explains
HPV testing using FAQs and facts, including not only expert opinions,
but also questions to ask your doctor about Pap and HPV tests with links
to HPV Centers of Excellence. http://www.thehpvtest.com/
Endometrial and Uterine Cancer
Endometrial
cancer section at Oncolink. http://www.oncolink.com/types/article.cfm?c=6&s=18&ss=137&id=8227
The
Sunnybrook
and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre Endometrial Cancer Centre,
provides risk factors, explanations of diagnostic tests, treatment options,
and recent research. http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/cancer/endometrial/index.html
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fallopian
Tube cancer section at Oncolink. http://www.oncolink.com/types/section.cfm?c=6&s=49
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
GTD
and Choriocarcinoma section at Oncolink. http://www.oncolink.com/types/subsection.cfm?c=6&s=22&ss=176
WebMD
article on chorioblastoma: http://my.webmd.com/content/asset/adam_disease_chorioblastoma
Hmole
& Choriocarcinoma web site (UK) provides information and
support on this unique situation. http://www.hmole-chorio.org.uk/
Visit
hCG reference service for
more information on hCG and testing. http://www.hcglab.com/
The
International Society for the Study
of Trophoblastic Diseases provides patient information on trophoblastic
diseases adapted from the Dept. of Gynecology at Yale University. http://www.isstd.org/
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer section at Oncolink. http://www.oncolink.com/types/article.cfm?c=6&s=19&ss=766&id=8589
National
Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s website highlights quick links
and fact sheets for this silent disease, as well as listings for state
chapters and a newsletter. http://www.ovarian.org/
The
Johns Hopkins Ovarian Cancer
website, a public/patient information site, details the diagnosis and
treatment of ovarian cancer, providing information for each individual
ovarian tumor type as well as information about clinical trials, research,
resources, and legislative issues. http://ovariancancer.jhmi.edu
Visit
Gilda’s Club, for
Family Focus support and listings of affiliates. http://www.gildasclub.org/
The
Ovarian Cancer
National Alliance offers information on a model for advocacy
groups, lists new clinical trials, and encourages research funding and
advocacy. http://www.ovariancancer.org/index.shtml
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal
cancer section at Oncolink. http://www.oncolink.com/types/subsection.cfm?c=6&s=20&ss=160
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar cancer section at Oncolink. http://www.oncolink.com/types/subsection.cfm?c=6&s=21&ss=168
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