Scientific Resources
National Institute for Health
The National Institute of Health is one of the worlds foremost medical research centers. Operating as an agency of the Department of Health, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research.
Center for Disease Control
The CDC is charged with protecting the health and safety of people through providing credible information, the promotion of health and the application of disease control.
Physicians Data Query
A National Cancer Institute database with information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, supportive care and clinical trials.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is an alliance of 19 of the world’s leading cancer centers, whose focus is on developing updates and disseminating a library of clinical practice guidelines
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
USPSTF provides recommendations for clinical preventative services developed by an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Health services research arm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The AHRQ provides information on practice outcomes, clinical practice guidelines and information for patients.
National Cancer Institute
Valuable cancer-related health information and information on the work being conducted by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country. Consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of research programs. Scientists will find detailed information on specific areas of research and funding opportunities.
Data Resources
National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program
The SEER program is an authoritive source on cancer incidents and survival.
North American Association of Central Cancer Registries
The NAACCR is an organization that develops uniform data standards for cancer registration; publishes data from central cancer registries; promotes the use of cancer surveillance data and systems for cancer control research.
Kentucky Cancer Registry
The Kentucky Cancer Registry is a mandatory reporting system for all health care facilities in the state of Kentucky. All new cases of cancer are reported and much of the data collected is used to prepare research projects. |
