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Cancer information resources: digital and online sources
Theodore B Junghans1, Imogene F Sevin, Boris Ionin
1Technical Resources International, Inc., 6500 Rock Spring Drive, Suite 650, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA. tjunghans@tech-res.com
Toxicology
|April 17, 2002
Summary
The internet offers vital cancer information, including disease details, diagnosis, and treatment. Credible online resources cater to researchers, healthcare professionals, and the public, enhancing cancer knowledge accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Toxicology
- Public Health
Background:
- The internet is a rapidly growing source for cancer information.
- Diverse user groups require accessible and reliable cancer data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe major credible internet sites for cancer information.
- To outline the types of information available on these platforms.
Main Methods:
- Review of major online directories for cancer-related websites.
- Identification of searchable databases covering cancer, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Cataloging of resources on chemical carcinogens, mechanistic studies, and toxicology.
Main Results:
- Major directories provide gateways to numerous cancer resources.
- Searchable databases offer detailed information on cancer, its diagnosis, and treatment.
- Specific sites address chemical carcinogens, mechanistic studies, and applied cancer toxicology.
Conclusions:
- The internet provides a comprehensive and accessible platform for diverse cancer information needs.
- Online resources effectively support toxicologists, health scientists, clinicians, regulators, the public, and cancer survivors.