Other Resources
Cancer Genetics Information
- Review of Cancer Genetics (pdf) - Educational handout by Patient Education at M. D. Anderson
- Cancer Genetics - Information from the National Cancer Institute – Cancer Genetics
- Cancer Genetics - Information from Cancer Backup/Macmillan Cancer Support
- Cancer Genetics - Web page from Cancer.net
Genetic Discrimination
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
- Genetic Discrimination Brochure (pdf) - Educational handout by M. D. Anderson
- Policy & Ethics - National Human Genome Research Institution
- State Genetics Laws - National Conference of State Legislatures
- Council for Responsible Genetics
- Coalition for Genetic Fairness
General Genetics Information
- Understanding Genetics - Genetics Alliance
- The Gene Almanac - Dolan DNA Learning Center of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Cytogenetics Gallery - University of Washington's Pathology Department
- Genetic Science Learning Center - University of Utah
- Genetics Home Reference - Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions - National Library of Medicine
- Genetic and Rare Conditions - University of Kansas Medical Center Web site
- Gene Tests - National Institutes of Health
- Human Genome Project - Web site sponsored by the United States Department of Energy Human Genome Program
Importance of Family History
- Gathering Information for a Cancer-Focused Family History (pdf) - Educational handout by Patient Education at M. D. Anderson
- Your Family History – Your Future - National Society of Genetic Counselors
- U. S. Surgeon General’s Family Health Initiative
- Using Family History to Improve Your Health - Genetic Service Learning Center
Genetic Counseling
What is Genetic Counseling? (pdf) - Educational handout by Patient Education at M. D. Anderson
National Society of Genetic Counselors - Click on “Find a genetic counselor” to locate someone in your local area
National Cancer Institute Cancer Genetic Services Directory
Genetic Testing
What is Genetic Testing? (pdf) - Educational handout by Patient Education at M. D. Anderson
Genetic Testing – What it Means for Your Health & Your Family’s Health (pdf) - National Institutes of Health
Understanding Gene Testing - National Cancer Institute
A Brief Primer on Genetic Testing - National Human Genome Research Institute
Cancer Support Group/Communities
Cancer Support
Anderson Network - M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Breast Cancer
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Houston Chapter
- FORCE – Houston Chapter
- The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) – Houston Chapter
- Beth Sanders Moore Young Breast Cancer Survivors' Program - M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Colon Cancer
- C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
- Colon Cancer Alliance
- Intestinal Multiple Polyposis and Colorectal Cancer Foundation
- United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA)
Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer - Disease information from M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
- FORCE – Houston Chapter
- Conversations!
- Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc.
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Thyroid Cancer
- American Foundation of Thyroid Patients
- ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc.
- American Thyroid Association