Online References of Interest

Note that some resources, such as the American Cancer Society, CDC, and the American Heart Association, have information on their respective websites that may be helpful in several areas of focus (i.e. pillars) of the CEO Cancer Gold Standard.

Tobacco Use

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• American Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• American Legacy Foundation American Lung Association
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• PACT (Professional Assisted Cessation Therapy)
• U.S. Surgeon General

Nutrition

• American Cancer Society
• America on the Move
• American Heart Association
• American Obesity Society
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Institute of Health (NIH)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005

Physical Activity

• American Cancer Society
• America on the Move
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)v
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2008)

Prevention, Screening & Early Detection

• American Cancer Society
• U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Access to Quality Treatment & Clinical Trials

Quality Treatment:

• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Clinical Trials:

• American Cancer Society
• ClinicalTrials.gov
• Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc.
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)