The American Cancer Society
The largest nonprofit cancer organization in the United States that provides information about pancreatic and other forms of cancer, links to outreach programs, treatment options, relay for life, community specific resources and much more.
http://www.cancer.org
PanCAN-Pancreatic Action Cancer Network
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the first national patient advocacy organization for the pancreatic cancer community. They provide public and professional education embracing the urgent need for more research, effective treatments, prevention programs and early detection methods. PanCAN also funds research grants for pancreatic cancer, as well as providing patient services.
http://www.pancan.org
The National Cancer Institute
Government sponsored cancer resource, contains information on pancreatic cancer, research institutions, treatment centers, and clinical trials.
http://www.cancer.gov
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
The IU med center is a top cancer research facility where Ann is receiving treatment, including her clinical trial. They are most widely known for finding a cure for cyclist Lance Armstrong.
http://cancer.iu.edu
Indiana University Medical Center’s Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
Information about the doctors, individualized treatment options, and clinical trials.
http://cancer.iu.edu/programs/gastrointestinal
The Association of Cancer Online Resources
ACOR has an email support group for pancreatic cancer patients and their families called Pancreas-Onc. You can sign up for the listserv by clicking the following link. There is no charge to join and members can stay as long as they find it beneficial.
http://www.acor.org/pancreas-onc.html
The Johns Hopkins Forum for Pancreatic Cancer
This forum provided by The Johns Hopkins University Medical Center is a channel for pacreatic cancer patients to meet and interact, and covers many topics including treatment, side effects, diet, pain management, etc.
http://pds17.pathology.jhmi.edu/pancreas_chat/
The Sol Goodman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center Resources Page
Extensive list of pancreatic cancer realted resources provided by Johns Hopkins Medicine.
http://pathology.jhu.edu/pancreas/othersites.php
Pancreatica.org
Online pancreatic cancer resource that provides a free monthly newsletter and counseling hotline.
http://www.pancreatica.org
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Church where Ann and Randy have been active members for over twenty years.
http://aldersgateum.org
