Resources
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Burns
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Find a Hospital
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Information
- NIH: Medline Plus
- NIH: Burns Fact Sheet
- WHO: Health Topic Burns
- WHO: Burn Facts
- Medscape Critical Care of Burn Patient: The First 48 hours
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Nutrition
- Burns: Nutrition
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Resources
- NIH: Rehab of the Burn Patient
- Spiegel Burn Foundation
- Burn Recovery: Financial Resources and Assistance
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Support
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Cancer
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Coping and Recovery
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Head and Neck Cancer Support
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
- Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
- HNC Living Foundation
- International Association of Laryngectomies
- Oral Cancer Awareness Foundation
- The Oral Cancer Foundation
- Support for People with Oral & Head & Neck Cancer
- Thyroid Head & Neck Cancer Foundation
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Nutrition
- Nutrition in Cancer Care PDQ* - National Cancer Institute
- NutritionData.com
- Diet and Nutrition - Cancer.Net
- The Wonder of Water - WebMD
- Food Nutrient Database - USDA
- Top Food by Nutrient - USDA
- Dietary Reference Intakes: Interactive - USDA
- Aristotle, Blood Surgar and Surviving Cancer: Does A=B=C?
- Fasting, the Ketogenic Diet and AMP-K: The New Kid on The Block
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Online Support Groups
- OncoChat
- WhatNext - Firsthand insights to living with cancer
- Cancer Survivors Network
- I Can Cope Online - American Cancer Society
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Recovery Must Haves
- American Cancer Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Cancer.Net
- CDC Cancer Prevention and Control
- National Cancer Institute at the National Institute of Health
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment PDQ® (National Cancer Institute)
- Salivary Gland Cancer (Cancer.Net)
- Tumors of the Head and Neck: Salivary Gland Tumors (Merck Manual - Professional)
- Salivary Gland Neoplasms (Medscape)
- Salivary Gland Cancer (MedlinePlus)
- Cancer Caring Center
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Side Effects
- The Wonders of Water - WebMD
- Oral Comlications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation PDQ* - National Cancer Institute
- Clinical Protocols for CAMBRA
- Caries Management by Risk Assessment - CAMBRA
- Identify Moderate Caries Risk
- Management of Xerostomia and Microflora with Supersaturated Calcium Phosphate Rinse
- MedActive Oral Care Redefined
- Pioneers in Scientific Research & Development of Natural Products using Green Tea
- Aquaphor Healing Ointment
- Bausch and Lomb Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops
- Lymphedema PDQ* - National Cancer Institute
- Buildup of Fluid or Lymphedema - Cancer.Net
- National Lymphedema Network
- Lymphedema of the Head and Neck - OSU
- Xylear/Spry
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Support
- Acoustic Neuroma Association
- American Cancer Society
- Animal Friends : Therapets
- Cancer Care - Counseling, Support Groups, Education and Financial Assistance
- Cancer Caring Center - Support and Wellness Programs
- Facial Disfigurement and Cancer -Let’s Face It (United Kingdom)
- Facial Paralysis Center - UPMC Pittsburgh
- Hair Peace Charities - Breast Cancer and Wigs
- Head and Neck Support Group
- Jennifer Cares: Support for Caregivers
- NAMI Southwest Pennsylvania - Mental Health
- Our Clubhouse
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Support Group Topics
- Guide : After Diagnosis - American Cancer Society
- Guide: Advanced Cancer - American Cancer Society
- Guide: Talking About Cancer - American Cancer Society
- Guide: Talking with Your Doctor - American Cancer Society
- Guide: Talking with Your Friends and Relatives About Your Cancer - American Cancer Society
- Guide: Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer - American Cancer Society
- Guide: Listen with Your Heart (Talking with a Person Who Has Cancer - American Cancer Society
- Guide: When Someone You Know Has Cancer - American Cancer Soceity
- Guide: When Someone You Work With Has Cancer - American Cancer Soceity
- Guide: How to Be a Friend to Someone Who Has Cancer -American Cancer Society
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Diagnosis, Prognosis, Staging, and Grading
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Diagnostic Tests
- Exams and Test Descriptions - American Cancer Society
- Testing Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Cancer -American Cancer Society
- Imaging (Radiology) Tests - American Cancer Society
- Understanding Your Lab Test Results - American Cancer Society
- Understand Your Laboratory Tests - National Cancer Institute
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Prognosis
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Staging and Grading
- Staging - American Cancer Society
- What is Cancer Staging? - American Joint Committee on Cancer
- AJCC Cancer Staging Manuals - American Joint Committee on Cancer
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Head and Neck Cancer
- Oral cancer fact sheet
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Guidelines
- NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) Guidelines for Head and Neck Cancer
- NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) Understanding Oral Complications
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Support
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Organization International
- Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
- HNC Living Foundation
- International Association of Laryngectomies
- Oral Cancer Awareness Foundation
- The Oral Cancer Foundation
- Support for People with Oral & Head & Neck Cancer
- Thyroid Head & Neck Cancer Foundation
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Research
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Medline Cancer Summaries
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PubMed
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Research Strategies
- Journal of Oncology Practice - Americal Society of Clinical Oncology
- ASCO Meeting Content - American Society of Clinical Oncology
- ASCO News Archie - American Society of Clinical Oncology
- NCCN (National Cancer Comprehensive Network) Research and Clinical Trials
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Your Research
- PDQ* Physician Data Query - National Cancer Institute
- Types of Cancer - Cancer.Net
- Cancer Portals - American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Merck Manual Professional
- Drugs & Diseases - Medscape
- NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) Guidelines
- NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) Understanding Oral Complications
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Treatment, Financials, Legal, and Insurance
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Cancer Treatments
- Emmi Solutions : Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy - American Cancer Society
- CancerQuest: Chemotherapy - American Cancer Society
- CancerQuest: Radiation Therapy - American Cancer Society
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Financial, Legal, and Insurance
- Cancer Care -Financial Assistance
- Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient - American Cancer Society
- Patient Advocate Foundation
- Partnerships for Prescription Assistance
- Financial, Insurance and Legal Information - National Cancer Institute
- Helping People in Need Get the Health Care They Need - Pennsylvania Health Law Project
- Disability Approval Guide - Social Security Administration
- How to Set Up or Manage Social Security Account - Social Security Administration
- Social Security Administration
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Pre-Treatment Checklist
- Learning About Chemotherapy
- Learning About Radiation Therapy
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Facial Paralysis and Bell’s Palsy
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Find a Doctor
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- American Academy of Otolaryngeology -Head and Neck Surgeons - Find an ENT
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Resources
- Mayo Clinic: Bells Palsy
- TheraBite Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System
- Bausch and Lomb Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops
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Support
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Injuries and Trauma
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Find a Hospital
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Information
- NIH: Trauma Fact Sheet
- NIH: Guidelines for treating severely injured patients
- WHO: Spinal Cord Injury Fact Sheet
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Resources
- WHO: Guidance on Mental Health Care after Trauma
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Support
- Trauma Survivors Network
- National Center for Victims of Crime
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Psychosocial Support
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Psycho-Oncology Clinical Services
- Resolve Crisis Network
- Thinking Outside the Cage: Animal Friends
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Recovery
- Baha Advance Hearing Solution
- Center for Integrative Medicine
- Integrative Oncology At Hillman Cancer Center
- LiveWell Survivorship Program
- NCBI: Obturator Prosthesis
- UPMC Swallowing Disorders Clinic
- ACTOS Medical
- Pain and Supportive Care/Palliative Care Services
- TheraBite Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System
- UPMC Centers of Rehab Services
- UPMC Pain Medicine Program
- UPMC Cancer Center at Hillman (Pittsburgh PA) OP Pain Program for Cancer Patients
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End of Life
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Home Care
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Prosthetics
- ACTOS Medical
- Prosthetics (Custom Prosthesis)
- SRT Prosthetics and Orthotics
- American Society of Ocularists - Eye Prosthesis
- NCBI: Obturator Prosthesis
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Reconstructive Surgery
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Support for Caregivers
- Jennifer Cares: Support for Caregivers
- Share the Care
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Treatment
- UPMC Swallowing Disorders Center
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Choosing a Hospital and Doctor
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Choosing a Doctor
- Health Professionals Associated with Cancer Care - American Cancer Society
- Surgeon Search - Commission on Cancer
- Is Your Doctor Board Certified? - American Board of Medical Specialties
- Find a Cancer Doctor - Cancer.Net
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Choosing a Hospital
- Accreditation Categories - Commission on Cancer
- Cancer Program Search - Commissim on Cancer
- Find a Cancer Center - National Cancer Institute
- Find a COG Center - Children's Oncology Group
- Best Hospitals - US News
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Clinical Trials and SPORE
- Search for Clinical Trials - National Cancer Institute
- Translational Research Program: SPORE Overview - National Cancer Institute
- SPORE Search - National Cancer Institute
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Comprehensive Cancer Centers
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Veterans
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Find A Hospital
- Tricare - Find a Military Hospital or Clinic
- Military Hospital and Medical Centers
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Resources
- PTSD: National Center for PTSD
- OTA (Operation Troop Appreciation) Resources for Military
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Support
- DAV (Disabled American Vets) Fulfilling Our Promises to the Men and Women Who Served
- Gary Sinise Foundation: Serving Honor and Need
- Roever Foundation: Restoring The Wounded
- Warrior Connection: Connecting Veterans with Themselves, their Families and their Communities
- It’s About the Warrior Foundation
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TRICARE
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Veterans Administration
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Products
- Aquaphor Healing Ointment
- Bausch and Lomb Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops
- Camellix
- Camellix - Request Product Samples
- MedActive - Oral care products to treat chronic issues
- MedActive - Request Form
- Xylear - Spry oral care products
- SalivaMAX
- NeutraSal
- NeutraSal Prescription Form
- NeutraSal Patient Checklist
- NeutraSal Prescribing Information
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Publications
- Headway Newsletter
- Faceless (by Alyssa Sheinmel)
- Overcome: Burned, Blinded, and Blessed (by Carmen Blandin Tarleton)
- You Are Never Alone: Prayers and Meditations to Sustain you Through Breast Cancer (by Maureen Murray)
- You Are Never Alone: Prayers and Meditations to Sustain you Through Cancer (by Maureen Murray)
- Share The Care: How to Organize a Group to Care for Someone Who is Seriously Ill (by Cappy Capossela and Sheil Warnock)
- Let's Face It (by Christine Piff)
- What To Eat During Cancer Treatment (by American Cancer Society)
- Finding the "Can" in Cancer (by Nancy Emerson, Pam Leight, Susan Moonan and Terri Schinazi Compliments of Bristol-Myers Squibb)
- We Have Walked in Your Shoes: A Guide to Living with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer (by SPOHNC, First Edition)
- We Have Walked in Your Shoes: A Guide to Living with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer (by SPOHNC, Second Edition)
- Scarred (by David Roever)
- Quintessence Publishing Co Inc. 2015 Catalog - Books, Multimedia and Journals
- Wonder (by R.J. Palacio)
- About Face: Women write about what they see when they look in the mirror (by Anna Burt and Christina Baker Kline)
- Your Brain After Chemo: Practical Guide to Lifting the Fog and Getting Back Your Focus (by Dan Silverman and Idelle Dsvidson)
- Meditation to help you with Chemo (Audio CD) (by Belleruth Naparstek)
- Healing Movements System Tai Chi Qigong (by Joe Pinella) (DVD)
- Nutrition and Cancer: Practical Tips and Tasty Recipes (by Sandra Lithinger(Boody), Valerie Kogut and Oncology Nursing Society)
- Easy to Swallow, Easy to Chew Cookbook: Nutritious Recipes for People Who Have Difficulty Swallowing
- The Dysphagia Cookbook