Related Links & Resources
The Patient Resource Library (PRL) at Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center has books, DVDs and CDs on a variety of complementary health practices. You can also use computers in the library to search the Natural Standard. This program has information on CM practices, brand name products and drugs to avoid. Our Cancer Center librarian is also available to answer questions about how to search for reliable resources and information.
Support Groups
Websites
Complementary Medicine Websites:
There are many Internet sites where you can find information on CAM therapies. Avoid those that are misleading and promise miracles. The following sites are reliable:
- This National Institute of Health website gives you the evidence on complementary therapies so you can be an informed and healthy consumer.
- Quarterly newsletter
- “Time to Talk” for tips on discussing CAM therapies with your doctor
- Put the words “cancer fraud” in the search box found in the upper right hand corner.
Healthy Websites:
Online information on healthy living is free and helpful if you know where to look. Don’t be misled by scams and commercial sites or get lost in a Google search. Instead, count on these websites for reliable and up-to-date information:
- National Library of Medicine co-sponsors this large and friendly information site with the Institute of Health that includes health topics, surgery videos, drug information and more.
- Sponsored by the federal government, this website offers Quick Guides to Health Living, Personal Health Tools and personal health recommendations.
- This website is loaded with recipes and healthy tips to prevent cancer.
Additional Websites:
- This website has information, chat rooms, discussion boards related to cancer.
- This website has stories, artwork, and cancer treatment summaries.
- Provides free access to teleconferences and podcasts.
- Provides reproductive information.
- Provides advocacy activities, guidebook, and support services.
- Provides news and message boards.
- Provides treatment information and clinical trial information.
- Provides a cancer survival tool box.
Professional Organizations
If you are interested in learning about a specific complementary practice or are looking for licensed providers of CAM therapies, you can try these sites:
- American Association of Integrative Medicine
- Connecticut Holistic Health Association
- Society for Integrative Oncology
