Web links | Treatments and diagnostic
tests Each gynecologic cancer is staged and treated differently. This section
will help you understand the diagnostic procedures, treatment options,
clinical trials, and provide information on the use of complementary medicines.
In the event that your disease should require quality of life decisions,
we have also included some guides to end of life/hospice care issues.
Diagnostic procedures 
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Complementary medicine
Side effects of treatment
Clinical trials
End of life and hospice care
Diagnostic procedures
 Gynecologic
Cancer Foundation features publications on education and early
detection. http://www.sgo.org/gcf/pubs/gynhealth/
Lab
Tests Online, a searchable site from the American
Association for Clinical Chemistry, focuses on clinical laboratory
tests -- what they are, what normal ranges are, and why and how they
are conducted. http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/index.html
Harvard
Medical School Family Health Guide, on-line, explains diagnostic
medical tests, preparation, implementation and risks; you can search
by test category or name. http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/diagnostics.shtml
Womens
Diagnostic Cyber (Pap, Cervix, Vaginal problems) includes
articles and physician advice, symptoms, concerns, and newsletter.
http://www.wdxcyber.com/index.htm
Surgical procedures
Patient’s
Guide to Surgery and Pre-op Guide, written by a surgeon, includes
downloadable, pre-op worksheet. http://www.preopguide.com/
Your
Surgery website details many surgical procedures, including
hysterectomy.
http://www.yoursurgery.com/index.cfm http://www.yoursurgery.com/data/Procedures/hysterectomy/p_hysterectomy.htm
Radiation
Radiation
Oncology Department at Upenn/Oncolink, describes radiation treatment,
equipment, management of side effects, and includes FAQ’s. http://www.oncolink.com/treatment/treatment.cfm?c=5
Radiology
Info provides information on preparing for and understanding
many imaging procedures such as MRI, CT scans, x-rays and ultrasound.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org
Specialized
information on pelvic
radiation from the Oncolink team is found at http://www.oncolink.com/treatment/article.cfm?c=5&s=28&id=22
Gynecologic
Brachytherapy explained by a dosimetrist, an incredible resource
for anyone facing internal radiation. http://www.cetmc.com/gyn.html
Chemotherapy
The
updated chemotherapy
guide from Oncolink, referencing all concerns of persons facing
chemotherapy choices. http://www.oncolink.com/treatment/treatment.cfm?c=2
Tirgan
Oncology Associates provides up-to-date information on chemotherapy,
blood disorders, gene therapy and genetics, plus "e-consultation." http://www.tirgan.com/
Chemocare provides an overview of the
chemotherapy experience, including an extensive drug listing and sections
on side effects, nutrition during treatment, and much much more, sponsored
by the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center and Scott Hamilton.
http://www.chemocare.com/
Complementary therapy
National
Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements offers publications,
database, and current news on this subject. http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/
This
web site is devoted to the study of BioOncology:
http://www.biooncology.com/
National
Cancer Institute has compiled an excellent collection of resources
on complementary
treatments. http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/treatment/cam.shtml
Ask
Dr. Weil your questions at http://cgi.pathfinder.com/drweil/index.html
Learn
about Bernie Siegel’s
cancer programs and Wellness Centers at http://www.mind-body.org/bernie.htm
The
Alternative Center for Mind-Body Medicine
focuses on the interactions between mind and body, and suggests techniques
and imagery exercises to help emotional well-being. http://www.healthy.net/cmbm
Prevention
Magazine's web site balances conventional and complementary
approaches to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, by emphasizing diet (with
recipes!), exercise, and nutritional supplements and medical preventive
care. http://www.prevention.com/
About.com's
Cancer Diet section explores nutritional strategies for eating
well during and after cancer treatment. You will find advice from a
registered dietician, tips on managing chemotherapy issues, helpful
hints for vegetarians, and much more to help maintain optimum well-being.
http://cancer.about.com/cs/eatingwithcancer/
Side effects of treatment
The
Cancer Pain section at Pain.com explains the types of pain caused
by cancer or treatment for cancer, provides a listing of on-line resources,
and includes a library of articles for further research on pain issues.
http://www.pain.com/cancerpain/default.cfm
The
National Lymphedema Network is devoted to assisting anyone dealing
with lymphedema, providing an overview of the disease, resources for
information and advocacy, and referrals to certified treatment centers
and healthcare professionals. http://www.lymphnet.org/
Medline
Plus Encyclopedia's Peripheral Neuropathy page is an authoritative
source of information, including causes, risks, symptoms and treatment
options. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000593.htm
The
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke offers
patient studies, publications, and reference materials for anyone who
is affected by peripheral neuropathy. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/peripheralneuropathy_doc.htm
fertileHOPE
is dedicated to cancer-related fertility issues. An outline of risks
leads to questions to ask about how treatment will affect your fertility,
and follows with various solutions for it's preservation. http://www.fertilehope.org/home.html
Clinical trials
Search for the latest information on clinical trials on these two US
government sites:
National
Institutes for Health: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/c/r
National
Cancer Institute: http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/trialsrch.shtml
End of life and hospice care
American
College of Physicians provides the "Home
Care Guide to Dying" on this site: http://www.acponline.org/public/h_care/contents.htm
The
National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization discusses hospice and palliative care at http://www.nhpco.org/
"On
Our Own Terms," produced by Bill Moyers for PBS, provides
a thorough overview of issues related to death and dying, including
a guide to advance directive forms, care options, hospice and palliative
care issues, and information on Medicare and Medicaid in the End-of-Life
Tools section. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/onourownterms/
Crossing
the Creek, a guide to end of life issues, is intended to provide
dying people and their caregivers with a general description of what
to expect, including understanding physical symptoms and dealing with
grief and other emotional issues. http://www.mttaylor.com/creek/Guts.htm
An
End of Life Care Guide
and resources are available at Growth House: http://www.growthhouse.org/
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