Selected and rated by Vedant Kulkarni and Roni F. Zeiger, MD
Hematologic Cancers - National Cancer Institute
Authoritative information about major blood and lymphatic cancers for patients and health professionals, along with recent updates, clinical trials, and general cancer information. One of the best researched sites for hematologic cancers available. A Spanish information site is also available.
Hematopathology Images
A large collection of high-quality hematology images including blood smears and tissue sections. Clinical pearls accompany the images. Examples include images of schistocytes, Howell-Jolly bodies, and Reed-Sternberg cells of Hodgkin's disease. Great for medical students.
Cancer Reference Information - American Cancer Society
A rich resource for physicians and patients about general cancer topics and specific cancers. Includes a searchable drug guide based on the ACS's Consumer's Guide to Cancer Drugs.
Treatment Decision Tools - American Cancer Society and NexCura
After free registration and filling out a questionnaire, this site provides users with a treatment options summary that can also serve to stimulate questions for patients to ask physicians. Several hematologic and non-hematologic cancers are included.
MedLine Plus - Blood & Lymphatic System
Reliable patient information from MedLine Plus on topics such as aplastic anemia, bleeding disorders, leukemia, and sickle cell anemia.
Leukemia Society of America
The Leukemia Society of American focuses on leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. This site contains a variety of information and resources for patients and their families regarding diseases and their treatment. Discussion boards, information about ongoing research, and resources for physicians are included.
Lymphoma Research Foundation
This site contains information on current lymphoma research and monographs on lymphoma suitable for patients and their families. The Web site also features videos of lectures by eminent lymphoma researchers.
Multiple Myeloma Demonstration Case
Case report from the teaching files of the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Radiology. Includes classic radiographs of a patient with multiple myeloma.
Stem Cell Information - NIH
A detailed description of the biology of stem cells and their potential medical use. The site includes links to other reputable Web sites with information about stem cells, along with a glossary of common terms relating to stem cell biology.
World Federation of Hemophilia-Library
From the World Federation of Hemophilia, this site includes links to well-written monographs on the management of hemophilia. Click on "site map" for an easy-to-navigate look at the extensive educational resources. Also offered in Spanish and French.