Resources

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.
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