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American Cancer Society (ACS)
Phone:
1- 800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Description of services provided:
This site covers all aspects of cancer, from screening to prevention. "Treatment Decision Tools" will help you understand your options. You can also read "Stories of Hope" here.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Address:
NCI Public Inquiries Office
Suite 3036A
6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC 8322
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Phone:
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Internet address:
http://cancer.gov/
Description of services provided:
This website contains a wealth of information about every aspect of testicular cancer, including data and statistics pertaining to testicular cancer, links to other helpful sites, links to clinical trials, and information about meetings and conferences covering the latest research into testicular cancer.
The Testicular Cancer Resource Center
Address:
173 Duane Street
Suite 3A
New York, NY 10013-3334
Phone:
1-212-226-5525
Internet address:
http://www.acor.org/
Description of services provided:
This site updates you on clinical trials, and provides a list of caregivers and referral services. You can also sign up for their newsletter.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Address:
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Phone:
1-212-639-2000
Internet address:
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/445.cfm
Description of services provided:
This site offers a thorough review of testicular cancer, including a detailed description of how to do a testicular self-exam.
Cancer Care, Inc.
Address:
275 7th Avenue
New York, NY, 10001
Internet address:
http://www.cancercare.org/
Description of services provided:
This site specializes in counseling, education, and direct financial assistance for people dealing with cancer.
Last reviewed February 2003 by Donald Lawrence, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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