Table 1.
Reliable Online Resources
| Institution | Web site | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Society for Integrative Oncology | http://www.integrativeonc.org/ | Site for researchers and practitioners of integrative oncology as well as for patients and patients advocates interested in this topic |
| National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine | http://nccam.nih.gov | Information site about complementary medicine supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health |
| Natural Standard | http://www.naturalstandard.com/ | Database for a wide range of nutritional supplements; requires paid subscription |
| Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database | http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/home.aspx?cs=&s=ND | Database for a wide range of nutritional supplements; requires paid subscription |
| Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) | http://www.cancer.gov/cam/index.html | Information on research supported by National Cancer Institute related to CAM and cancer care |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/1979.cfm | Database of information supported by an integrative oncology program within a major cancer center |
| M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/cimer/ | Database of information supported by an integrative oncology program within a major cancer center |
| Penny Brohn Cancer Care | http://www.pennybrohncancercare.org/ | United Kingdom–based institution that provides integrative oncology consultations, therapies, and information to patients and families |
| Integrative Oncology Consultants | http://www.moshefrenkelmd.com/ | International site that provides practical and useful information to patients, families, and healthcare providers related to integrative oncology |
| Cancer Support Community | http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/Default.aspx | International nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education, and hope to people affected by cancer |
| National Information Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIFAB) | http://www.cam-cancer.org/CAM-Summaries | CAM-Cancer hosted by NIFAB at the University of Tromsø, Norway |