The Familly Village is a massive disability project hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is called a "Global Community of Disability-Related Resources, and it lives up to its name.
It offers the following resources:
Lung Cancer
Organizations & Associations
The Family Village Hosts an On-Line Community Center and Many Resources for All Kinds of Disabilities
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sat, 12/23/2006 - 9:17am.
United Cerebral Palsy Provides Advocacy for Any Disabled Person
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sat, 09/16/2006 - 8:51pm.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
For more than 55 years, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities.
The Canadian Lung Association is an excellent resource for all respiratory conditions
Submitted by Cookie on Mon, 08/21/2006 - 9:00pm.
The (Canadian) Lung Association's statement of commitment : "... works at the national, provincial and community levels to improve and promote lung health. We focus on chronic lung disease like asthma and COPD, infectious diseases like TB, flu, and pneumonia, and breathing disorders like sleep apnea. We provide reliable and trusted information to both citizens and governments, and we advocate for improvements when lung disease patients are getting inadequate care.
Comprehensive Cancer-Related Resource for Organizations and Support Groups
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sat, 08/05/2006 - 4:36pm.
Although this link is to the Oral Cancer Foundation, the information is applicable across the spectrum of cancer types.
[Editor's Note: One organization mentioned here as a "watchdog" group is Quackwatch.org.
The Cancer Information Network -- An Excellent Source of Information and Resources
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sat, 08/05/2006 - 4:37pm.
The Cancer Information Network is a comprehensive site for news, information, and resources about all types of cancer.
Links to Cancer Related Organizations and Associations
Submitted by Steve Ross on Sat, 08/05/2006 - 4:38pm.
The link below provides information about Cancer organizations in the US, with links to Canadian organizations and a page with links to other related groups.
OncoLink - Cancer Resources, Research & Treatment Information
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 01/12/2006 - 8:09am.
If you have a question about cancer, chances are you'll find it at this site. Created by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, this impressive information clearinghouse is THE site to visit for comprehensive cancer information for patients and their loved ones.
