Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, especially with all the information that is being presented. It is easy to get lost in the maze of medical terms. Visit our glossary of common cancer terms to learn more. With the abundance of data available on the internet, patients may become confused about which information is accurate and which anecdotes are nothing more than fiction. In addition to the disease information provided on this website, HOPE invites patients and their families to visit these reputable and reliable resources.
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Resources
- Glossary of medical terms
- National Cancer Institute: www.cancer.gov
- Centers for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov/cancer/
- American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: www.komen.org
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network: www.nccn.org
- Lance Armstrong Foundation: www.livestrong.org
- Web MD: www.webmd.com


