Quick information handout by the Gyn-onc Health Information Service
Websites
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is the largest charitable funder of cancer research in Canada. Our research dollars are allocated by the National Cancer Institute of Canada.
Quebec > Cancer Information > Cancer Type > Cervical
Association des obstétriciens et gynécologues du Québec Woman's health >Topics of interest >Gynecological cancers >Cervical Cancer
BC Cancer Agency (BCCA)
The BC Cancer Agency's mandate covers the spectrum of cancer care from prevention and screening, to diagnosis, treatment, and through to rehabilitation. Health Info > A to Z list of cancers > Cervix
Women's Health Matters
Women's health experts from Women's College Hospital and the Women's College Research Institute developed this site and play an ongoing role in its expansion and review. Health Centres > Cervical Cancer
National Cancer Institute Cancer topics > All cancer types > C > Cervical Cancer Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women
PDQ® (Physician Data Query) summaries for more information about cervical cancer: Cervical Cancer Treatment Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical Cancer Prevention
American Cancer Society Learn about cancer > Select a Cancer Type > Cervical Cancer
Cancer.Net
Oncologist-approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Types of Cancer > Cervical Cancer
MedlinePlus
Developed by the National Library of Medicine Disorders and Conditions: Cancers > Cervical Cancer Medical Encyclopedia > Cervical cancer
UptoDate (for advanced readers) *Available on-site at the Hospital only*
UpToDate has produced articles for patients and their family members who seek current, reliable information on a variety of medical conditions and topics. (click on the link and scroll down to Cervical Cancer). Patient Info > Cancer
Foundation for Women's Cancer
The mission of the Foundation for Women's Cancer is to increase awareness and education, support expanded research and training, and provide knowledge and hope for women diagnosed with cancers specific to them. Gynecologic Cancers > Cancer Types > Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer : Your Guide (.pdf)
Oncolink
OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Cancer Types > C > Cervical Cancer
Books
Search the JGH Patient Education Network (PEN) Collection for cancer books to borrow from the hospital.
Tips: Choose "Advanced Search” and select "Hope & Cope E730.1" or "PFRC (Patient and Family Resource Centre) A-200" from the drop-down menu of “Physical Location”.
Other Book Recommendations Google Books Oncolink Library > Book, Music and Video Reviews