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Online Provincial Drug
Formularies & Resources
- BC Cancer Agency
(BCCA)
Comprehensive online drug formulary
with chemo protocols, drug monographs, drug information for patients,
unconventional therapies, as well as miscellaneous information in the
appendices on stability of products, administration guidelines, using natural
health products, etc.
- Cancer Care Ontario
(CCO)
Also a fairly comprehensive online drug
formulary with drug information sheets for patients, chemo regimens, practice
guidelines, and miscellaneous information in the appendices
- Cancer Care Nova
Scotia
Although still under construction,
there is already extensive information on treatment regimens, drug monographs,
and medication information sheets for patients
Clinical Trials
Organizations, Professional
Associations, etc.
Pharmacy
Specific
Others
Other Useful Links
- DrugCoverage.ca
Brings together
some information on Canadian 'Assistance Programs' to help patients access
reimbursement/ coverage for prescription medications by providing information
on Private Insurance plans, Provincial/Territorial Drug Benefit Programs and
Federal plans
- FDA Oncology Tools Web
site
Brings together useful links & tools
such as toxicity criteria, performance status scales, disease staging, and some
calculators
- Global RPh
Provides a comprehensive list of clinical calculators related to
pharmacology in general. Not specifically for oncology drugs but useful
databases such as the Rx List
- Health Canada DIN / Drug Product
Search
Look up a DIN using the drug
name
- newevidence.com
New Evidence, a
publication offering timely, concise reporting of new evidence in cancer care
as presented at major international oncology conferences.
- NIOSH Alert
(on occupational exposure to antineoplastics)
From the U.S.
Centre for Disease Control
- Predict Patient
Events.com
Helps oncology professionals
calculate the percent risk of toxicity in patients receiving chemotherapy so as
to proactively prevent some of those toxicities
Unconventional
Therapies
Online Learning Resources &
Cancer News
- American School of
Oncology
Numerous online learning resources written by oncologists, but
suitable for other oncology professionals
- CancerQuest
Good information on the basic biology and
treatment of cancer for both patients and professionals
- Cancer Source
Information and news on cancer for both patients and health care
professionals
- Journal of Supportive Oncology
A relatively new journal covering all areas of
supportive oncology, including symptoms and side effects of cancer therapy,
quality of life, and palliative medicine. Free full text access to previous
issues and supplements
- Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Oncology news & some
online CE resources
- Oncolink
University
A comprehensive site including a basic primer on
the biology of cancer, treatment, and different types of cancer. Geared for
both patients and professionals
- Online Automated E-mail Discussion
Groups
Discussion lists for oncology
professionals, researchers, patients, family, and friends, to discuss clinical
and non-clinical issues and advances pertaining to all forms of cancer
- SupportiveCare.ca
Intended as a news site for oncology professionals; has a few presentations
from past NOPS, PPC conferences, etc.
Books & Other References - see recommendations under
'Education'
If you know of other sites you think
should be added to this list, please
email
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