Resources
- Imagine a powerful way to connect and offer support to girlfriends.
- Imagine a welcoming place to review the situation, gain inspiration, and make fact-based decisions to improve wellness and recovery.
- Imagine access to information that previously took days to research and collect appearing on your computer in seconds, and easily shared with others...
A Community of friendship called
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Bereavement
Helpguide.org
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Reference article about grief with links to several other sites; mission: to empower you and your loved ones to understand, prevent, and resolve health challenges
Visual Impact: NA
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Community forum for advice, chat room
Contact Information: NAHospice
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Information for patients, caregivers, children; info on bereavement and services
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Many links to publications and online resources
Contact Information: NANational Library of Medicine
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Reference page on grief with links to several other sites such as NCI, mental health America, hospice, clinical trials, AARP
Visual Impact: Traditional looking government page
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAOtrib.com
Type of Site: Support, funeral planning, celebrate the life of an individual
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Online obituarities, funeral planning
Visual Impact: Clean, calming
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Community forum for advice, chat room
Contact Information: NA -
Breast Cancer
A National African-American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Somewhat user friendly
Content: Limited cancer info, join local networks, educational outreach, support
Visual Impact: Warm
Login needed? To become a member/affiliate
Other design comments: Some typos
Contact Information: NAAvon Foundation
Type of Site: Informational, support
Navigation: Easy
Content: Resources, outreach, funding opportunities
Visual Impact: Fun, light, supportive
Login needed? no
Other design comments: The Avon Foundation, through the Avon Foundation Breast Care Fund (AFBCF) project, has made the largest contribution ever provided to community-based breast cancer programs in nearly every state across the US. Funding comes from the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, and is raised through a wide variety of special events, product sales, walks, runs, concerts and other marketing initiatives worldwide
Contact Information: www.cicatelli.orgBreast Cancer Network of Strength
Type of Site: Support, Informational
Navigation: Very user friendly, different language choices
Content: Hotline will match you with others with similar exp, age; wig and prosthesis bank; cancer studies,info; chat room
Visual Impact: Very clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Colorful, easy drop-down menus
Contact Information: NABreastCancer.org
Type of Site: Informational, support
Navigation: Easy
Content: Comprehensive topics including fertility, day-to-day matters, treatment and side effects, managing medical records, chat boards
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAImaginis.com
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Info on breast cancer and other women's diseases, Message boards
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAJohn Link, MD, author/researcher, based in CA
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: A bit much to navigate
Content: A wealth of resources, clinical trials, "whole woman" care
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NALiving Beyond Breast Cancer
Type of Site: Informational, support
Navigation: Ok
Content: Comprehensive; educational programs; articles/news; quick links for newly diagnosed, young, etc; dealing with emotions handbook
Visual Impact: Calming
Login needed? For message board
Other design comments: Information on breast cancer treatment, breast cancer recurrence, testing or side effects. Easy access to a wealth of information including recent updates on clinical trials and the latest news on surgeries like mastectomy, lumpectomy and reconstruction; medicines like tamoxifen, Femara, Arimidex and Aromasin; targeted therapies like Herceptin and Tykerb; and a variety of medical and quality-of-life issues.
Contact Information: NANationalBreastCancer.org
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Clear
Content: Provides informational videos, connect with peers for support
Visual Impact: Nice
Login needed? For support room
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAPink-Link.org
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Free support group with peers and medical professionals, resources
Visual Impact: Pink
Login needed? Yes
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NASusan G. Komen for the Cure
Type of Site: Informational, support
Navigation: Large site with many internal links
Content: Info hotline, support info, educational pamphlets, research, recent news, complementary/alternative medicine guide
Visual Impact: Pink!
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NATheBreastCareSite.com
Type of Site: Support, informational, products
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Comprehensive, includes info on intimacy, alternative healing, insurance/legal, spiritual, personal stories
Visual Impact: Calming
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWebMd.com
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Ok
Content: Lots of info, videos, research news, message boards
Visual Impact: Crowded
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NA -
Cervical & Endometrial Cancer
Cancer411.org
Type of Site: Informational, support
Navigation: Good
Content: Find a local support group, chat board, treatment options for personalized profile, clinical trials, articles
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? Yes, for profile
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NACancerConsultents.com
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Summaries of new treatments, many links
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAEyesOnThePrize.org
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Online support group for gynecologic cancer survivors, resources, news
Visual Impact: Colorful
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Can add your own events for public
Contact Information: NAHysterSisters.com
Type of Site: Support, informational, products
Navigation: Easy
Content: Discussion boards, info on hysterectomy issues, products, many links
Visual Impact: Well-designed
Login needed? Yes to post
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANational Cancer Institute
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Ok
Content: Basic info, support links, clinical trials, online chat
Visual Impact: Busy
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANational Cervical Cancer Coalition
Type of Site: Supportive
Navigation: Good
Content: Phone/email pals, events, local chapters, search articles
Visual Impact: Calming
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAOBGYN.net
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Somewhat overwhelming but well-organized
Content: Created by physicians, vast amount of info for patients and professionals, discussion boards, videos
Visual Impact: Ads make it cluttered
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Can search site
Contact Information: NA -
Colon Cancer
Cancer.gov
Type of Site: National Cancer Institute, informational and Supportive
Navigation: Ok
Content: Multitude of info and links for support
Visual Impact: Busy
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NACancerGuide.org
Type of Site: Informational, not specific to colon cancer
Navigation: Good
Content: Created by survivor, includes how to start researching cancer, alternative therapies, clinical trials, inspirational stories and more
Visual Impact: Out-dated
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NACCAlliange.org
Type of Site: Support, informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Informative, supportive site for patients and caregivers, join for free webpage, chat boards, over 37,000 members, buddy-support
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? Yes to post
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAChemotherapy.com
Type of Site: Informational, not colon cancer specific
Navigation: Easy
Content: General info on chemo, tools for organizing your medical info, insurance tips, resources
Visual Impact: Nice artwork
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAColon Cancer Information Library
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Ok
Content: Articles for professionals and patients, prevention, colonoscopy
Visual Impact: Out-dated
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAColonCancerFoundation.org
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: General info, newsletter, clinical trials, site dedicated to victim of colon cancer
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAJohns Hopkins Health Alerts
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Johns Hopkins health articles for prevention and treatment, podcasts
Visual Impact: A bit busy
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANational Women's Health Resource Center
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: General info, questions to ask your doctor, many health topics, resources
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWebMD Message Board
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Good
Content: WebMD message board or colorectal cancers
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? Yes
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWomandAndCancerMag.com
Type of Site: Informational, support
Navigation: Great
Content: Clear info on stages and treatment, spiritual info, online support room, articles on research and lifestyle, other cancer topics, Drug and cancer dictionary!
Visual Impact: Clear and bright colors, large text, easy to read
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Most articles are by subscription only, complimentary for cancer patients provided by drug companies
Contact Information: NAWomen's Cancer Network
Type of Site: Informational, support
Navigation: Clear, small font
Content: Good info on Lynch syndrome, gender gap, prevention, treatment, side effects, sexuality issues
Visual Impact: Pink
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NA -
Depression & Divorce
Depression
DBS Alliance
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Depression and Bipolor Support Alliance, facts, how to help loved one, find
Visual Impact: Lots of info
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAFacts for Health
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Info on premenstrual dysphoric disorder, reading list, links
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAHealthy Minds
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Info on postpartum, other mental illnesses, many links
Visual Impact: Calming
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAHealthy Place
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: NA
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? Yes to post
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAHelp Guide
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Women-specific info, causes, risk factors, links to good self-help guide
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAiVilliage PMS/PMDD Boards
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Message board for PMS and PMDD
Visual Impact: Busy
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAMayo Clinic
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Specific info about depression in women, links to postpartum, support, PMS
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAPPD Support Page
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Postpartum support, discussion boards, resources, personal stories
Visual Impact: Pink
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAThe Well Project
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Info on depression and HIV+ in women, discussion groups
Visual Impact: Clear & Calm
Login needed? To be a member
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWebMD
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Symptoms, postpartum, info on meds, support message boards, grief and loss, social anxiety
Visual Impact: Clear, some ads
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Many links to related topics
Contact Information: NADivorce
About.com Divorce Support
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Tips on dealing with stress, anger, ways to help children cope
Visual Impact: Plain
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorce 360
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Lots
Content: Many articles, tips, resources on all stages of divorce, ranges from financial info to emotional help, chat boards, instructional videos
Visual Impact: Busy
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorce Source
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Ok
Content: Message boards on various topics, support groups by state, many research articles, book store, download center for forms
Visual Impact: Small font, ads
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorce Support
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Support forum chat boards on various topics, state divorce laws, books, parenting classes
Visual Impact: Ok
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorceNet
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: State-specific articles, online community, directory of lawyers, info by stage of divorce
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWoman's Divorce
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Comprehensive from divorce forms to articles on dating after divorce
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NA -
Divorce
About.com Divorce Support
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Tips on dealing with stress, anger, ways to help children cope
Visual Impact: Plain
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorce 360
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Lots
Content: Many articles, tips, resources on all stages of divorce, ranges from financial info to emotional help, chat boards, instructional videos
Visual Impact: Busy
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorce Source
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Ok
Content: Message boards on various topics, support groups by state, many research articles, book store, download center for forms
Visual Impact: Small font, ads
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorce Support
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Support forum chat boards on various topics, state divorce laws, books, parenting classes
Visual Impact: Ok
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NADivorceNet
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: State-specific articles, online community, directory of lawyers, info by stage of divorce
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWoman's Divorce
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Comprehensive from divorce forms to articles on dating after divorce
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NA -
General Health
OncoChat
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Easy
Content: Online chat for anyone touched by cancer
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? Yes
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAPlanetCancer.org
Type of Site: Info, support, products
Navigation: Ok
Content: Info with edgy slant for hip adults, products, personal stories
Visual Impact: Modern
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NARevolutionHealth.com
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Many topics
Visual Impact: NA
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWellspouse.org
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Online chat, support and resources for caregivers
Visual Impact: Clear and pictures
Login needed? Yes
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWomenToWomen.com
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Good resources, articles on many topics, newsletter, chat, health profiles
Visual Impact: Pretty
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NA -
Ovarian Cancer
"TLC" Tender Loving Care
Type of Site: Supplies/Products, informational, service of the ACS
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Hair loss and mastectomy products, cancer support jewelry, personal stories, helpful articles
Visual Impact: Simple
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Wigs advertised not culturally diverse
Contact Information: NAAmerican Cancer Society
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Medical info, treatment decision tools, personal stories, cancer survivor network, online resources
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Many links to publications and online resources
Contact Information: NAAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Somewhat disorganized
Content: Medical and psychological info on reproductive disorders
Visual Impact: Overstimulating
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Many links to publications and online resources such as adoption agencies
Contact Information: NABrigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Type of Site: Informational, support, premier women's hospital
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Health library with online resources, scientific articles
Visual Impact: Simple, clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: May register for Health E-newsletter, search available clinical trials
Contact Information: NACaringBridge.org
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Create free webpage with journal, guestbook to communicate with others, photo album
Visual Impact: Friendly/fun
Login needed? Yes to create webpage
Other design comments: Video tour, clear fonts, many free templates
Contact Information: NAFacing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
Type of Site: Support, specifically for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Articles, personal stories, message board, reading list with online reading group
Visual Impact: Well-organized, nice colors
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Page for medical professionals as well
Contact Information: NAGilda's Club
Type of Site: Support
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Find a support group/club near you, free programs
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAJohns Hopkins
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Interviews, clinical trials, info, message board, scientific bibliography, resources
Visual Impact: Clean, simple
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANational Cancer Institute
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Research, help chat room, clinical trials
Visual Impact: Simple, clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANational Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Somewhat difficult to find what you want
Content: Clinical trials with alternative medicine, general info about CAM
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANational Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Type of Site: Supportive, Informational
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Coping/support services, helpline, resources, message board, clinical trials, breaking news, info for caregivers as well
Visual Impact: Very nice, peaceful
Login needed? Not to see info, yes to join
Other design comments: Great photos on home page
Contact Information: NAOvarian Cancer National Alliance
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Easy
Content: Info, advocacy, hotline, online community, clinical trials
Visual Impact: A little overstimulating
Login needed? For chat room
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAWomen's Cancer Network
Type of Site: Supportive information
Navigation: User friendly
Content: Course offerings, reading list, brochures, inspirational stories, online risk assessment
Visual Impact: Pink, warm
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Unique content
Contact Information: NA -
Products
Affirmagy.com
Type of Site: NA
Navigation: Easy
Content: Blankets and wraps with affirming sayings
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NABreastFormShopping.com
Type of Site: NA
Navigation: Good
Content: Prostheses, bras, resource list
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAHeadCovers.com
Type of Site: NA
Navigation: Easy
Content: Plentiful choices of hats, wigs, scarves, chemo-friendly cosmetics, gifts, swim caps, for women, men and children
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: 1 800 264-HATSLucy's Breast Forms
Type of Site: NA
Navigation: Good
Content: Many styles of prostheses, lingerie
Visual Impact: Simple
Login needed? No
Other design comments: lucys@lucys.net, 866-264-9500
Contact Information: NANearly You
Type of Site: NA
Navigation: Good
Content: Protheses, swimwear, bras
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAVogueWigs.com
Type of Site: NA
Navigation: Easy
Content: Stylish wigs
Visual Impact: Nice pics
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: 1 888-722-7523 -
Stroke
AARP
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: General info with illustrations, links to legal advice, support
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAAble Data
Type of Site: Products
Navigation: Good
Content: Assistive technology, many products to assist in daily living, communication, recreation, transportation
Visual Impact: Well-organized
Login needed? No
Other design comments: Many links to related topics
Contact Information: NAAmerican Stroke
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Easy
Content: General info, video, survivor's bill of rights
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NABeth Abraham
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Beth Abraham Hospital's description of how music therapy can help a stroke survivor
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANational Institute of Health
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: National Institutes of Health, detailed info on rehabilitation from stroke
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NANY Times Stroke Blogs
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: A blog of the NY Times with personal stroke stories, new and alternative treatments
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAStroke Association
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Comprehensive info on rehab and recovery, finances, caregivers, support
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? Yes for chat
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAStroke Network
Type of Site: Informational
Navigation: Good
Content: Online support center for survivors and caregivers
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? Yes to post
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAStroke Safe
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Excellent caregivers' handbook, downloadable in pdf form
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NAThe Fire Within
Type of Site: Informational, Support
Navigation: Good
Content: Stroke survivor Valerie Greene's inspirational and informative site, resource links, video
Visual Impact: Clear
Login needed? No
Other design comments: NA
Contact Information: NA