HODGKIN'S DISEASE SUPPORT
Online Resources
The
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
This web site is a great resource for lymphomas (both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's). Start here to find detailed information on Hodgkin's disease that includes the diagnosis & symptoms of the cancer, treatment options and clinical trial information. In addition, the Leukemia and Lymphoma society offers the following patient support services: there is an active online message board, telephone support, live online support (where you can type in questions online and have them answered instantly by an information specialist - this service is available during normal business hours), and a free program called "First Connection" that matches current patients and caregivers with others who have been through a similar situation.
This web site is a great resource for lymphomas (both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's). Start here to find detailed information on Hodgkin's disease that includes the diagnosis & symptoms of the cancer, treatment options and clinical trial information. In addition, the Leukemia and Lymphoma society offers the following patient support services: there is an active online message board, telephone support, live online support (where you can type in questions online and have them answered instantly by an information specialist - this service is available during normal business hours), and a free program called "First Connection" that matches current patients and caregivers with others who have been through a similar situation.
CureHodgkin's.com
Another great Hodgkin's page that offers detailed information on the cancer. The information presented is also very easy to understand. In addition, CureHodgkin's.com contains survivor stories and an extensive collection of links to other Hodgkin's web sites.
Another great Hodgkin's page that offers detailed information on the cancer. The information presented is also very easy to understand. In addition, CureHodgkin's.com contains survivor stories and an extensive collection of links to other Hodgkin's web sites.
American
Cancer Society's "Learn About Hodgkin's Disease"
The American Cancer Society presents extremely detailed infomation on the topic of Hodgkin's disease. Topics covered include overviews of the cancer, treatment options, statistics, and more. The information is also expressed in a way that is easy to read and understand. This is a great starting off point for learning about Hodgkin's disease.
The American Cancer Society presents extremely detailed infomation on the topic of Hodgkin's disease. Topics covered include overviews of the cancer, treatment options, statistics, and more. The information is also expressed in a way that is easy to read and understand. This is a great starting off point for learning about Hodgkin's disease.
US
National Cancer Institute's Hodgkin's Disease Page
This site is a great gateway page to finding out more detailed information on Hodgkin's disease. Topics covered include treatment (along with a clinical trials search), literature, statistics and more.
This site is a great gateway page to finding out more detailed information on Hodgkin's disease. Topics covered include treatment (along with a clinical trials search), literature, statistics and more.
Lymphoma
Information Network
Offers extensive information on Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Also contains detailed links to further information sources.
Offers extensive information on Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Also contains detailed links to further information sources.
Web Message Boards / Discussion Groups,
Chat Rooms & Email List Groups / ListServs (what
are these?)
The
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
(see the top of this page for detailed information)
Visit their online message board HERE.
(see the top of this page for detailed information)
Visit their online message board HERE.
Hodgkin's
Disease Email List Group at ACOR.org
This email list group has over two hundred members and functions like an email information and support group. You can also read archives of the discussions.
This email list group has over two hundred members and functions like an email information and support group. You can also read archives of the discussions.
Webmagic's
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Message Board
This large online bulletin message community is a great place for communicating with other patients, survivors and caregivers.
This large online bulletin message community is a great place for communicating with other patients, survivors and caregivers.
Lymphoma
Support Group on MSN
Although smaller than Webmagic's board, this message board community is active, supportive and informative. Note that this message board deals with both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. There is also a list of survivors who are willing to be contacted by current patients and caregivers, as well as a lot of other helpful resources.
Although smaller than Webmagic's board, this message board community is active, supportive and informative. Note that this message board deals with both Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. There is also a list of survivors who are willing to be contacted by current patients and caregivers, as well as a lot of other helpful resources.