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Surgery is the main treatment for many types of solid tumour, especially when the cancer has not spread to other parts of the body. This involves surgical removal of all or part of the cancer. Sometimes surgery may be used in conjunction with chemotherapy
and/or radiotherapy. The type of operation will depend on the location of the main tumour, its size and other factors.
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- American Head and Neck Society AHNS is a professional organisation, formed in 1998 to promote research and education in head and neck oncology. The Web site includes clinical practice guidelines, details of events, grants, and patient information.
- American Society For Dermatologic Surgery - Skin Cancer Fact Sheet (USA) ASDS was formed in 1970 to promote standards of patient care for the surgical treatment of skin conditions. The site had a brief skin cancer fact sheet. ASDS toll free hotline: 1-800-441-2737, during weekday business hours (CST).
- American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons This "Plastic Surgery Information Service" web site is sponsored by the ASPRS. Try using the sites search to find cancer related information eg breat reconstructive surgery, skin cancer surgery etc.
- Breast reconstruction (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line patient booklet.
- Breast Surgery - British Association of Plastic Surgeons (UK) This page is by the Breast Surgery Special Interest Group of The BAPS. The site includes details of reconstructive surgery following breast cancer.
- British Colostomy Association (UK) a national charity which aims to represent the interests of people with a colostomy and provide support and practical information. The Association provides booklets and volunteer phone and letter helplines
- Colostomy - A guide for cancer patients (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line patient booklet.
- Having an operation (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line patient booklet.
- Hysterectomy (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line patient booklet.
- Ice Balls - a page about Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Includes articles by physicians.
- Laryngectomy (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK) An on-line patient booklet.
- Laryngectomy Association of Ireland (Ireland) a national association formed to meet the needs of patients, family and professionals who are involved in the field of laryngectomy. Support and information.
- Let's Face It (UK) A support network for facial disfigured, with worldwide contacts. Founded in 1984 by a patient who had a rare facial cancer.
- Mastectomy - Audio Clip (NHS Direct, UK)
- Pain Control After Surgery (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, USA) This is an extensive consumer version of Clinical Practice Guidelines by AHCPR.
- Rehabilitative Exercise Video for Breast Cancer Survivors (Better Than Before Fitness Ltd, USA) The video aims to help regain full range of motion to areas affected by surgery. Participants in the video are breast cancer survivors and it is directed by a qualified surgeon. Check with your Dr first.
- Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust (Mount Vernon Hospital, UK)
- Surgery Branch - NCI Division of Clinical Sciences The branch is involved in clinical and laboratory research and aims to develop and improve surgical techniques in cancer care. The Web site includes details of clinical trials, research and professional opportunities.
- Thyroid Surgery (M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) a patients guide with diagrams etc.
- Total Mesorectal Excision Surgery (Basingstoke Bowel Cancer Research Project, UK) a charity set up to improve the management of colorectal cancer, most particularly by promoting TME surgery. The sit includes information for both patients and health professionals.
- Understanding Breast Reconstruction (BACUP, UK) An on-line booklet
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- American College of Surgeons (USA) Home page contains information for members and a section for the public, details of meetings, news etc. There is a separate page for the ACS Cancer Department.
- American College of Surgeons - Cancer Department (USA) details of membership, programs, meetings, news, publications etc.
- American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (USA) ACOS-OG was established by the American College of Surgeons to conduct multicenter randomized clinical trials in the treatment and diagnosis of solid tumours. The web site includes details of membership, meetings, protocols and SOPs.
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (USA) a professional society representing board certified Colon and Rectal surgeons. The site contains a section on patient information including pages on colorectal cancer, colonoscopy and polyps.
- Annals of Surgical Oncology (Journal)
- Associate Urologists Inc (Indiana, USA) founded in 1973 by Board Certified Urologists / FACS. Information on various urological conditions including bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
- Breast Specialty Group of the British Association of Surgical Oncology The Web site includes guidelines for surgeons in the management of symptomatic breast disease in the UK.
- British Association of Surgical Oncology A professional association founded in 1971 as a forum for British Surgeons interested in oncology. The Web site includes information about BASO, details of conferences and meetings, links, and BASO services on doctors.net.uk.
- British Association of Urological Surgeons (UK)
- Cryosurgery in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Article by Duke K. Bahn, M.D. (CancerNews.Com)
- European Journal of Surgical Oncology Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology. Home page with contents and abstracts, instructions to authors etc.
- Guidance on Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer A detailed technology appraisal by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). First issued in December 2000.
- Journal of Image Guided Surgery
- Journal of Pediatric Surgery
- Journal of Surgical Oncology Tables of contents, instructions for authors etc.
- Local Control of Pediatric Sarcomas of Bone (Bone Cancer Research Fund, Indiana University) Short paper by Bruce T. Rougraff, M.D., Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology
- Making the Right Choice: Treatment Options in Cancer Surgery Outline of a book by Richard A. Evans, M.D. Focus on conservative (limited) surgery in cancer.
- Managed Care, Cancer and Mohs Micrographic Surgery - by Dr. Steven E. Lerner Associates (Lectric Law Library, USA)
- Meta Index of Surgery Lists (Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources)
- Recent Advancements in Surgical Techniques (Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation) by Michael Medlock, MD
- Seminars in Pediatric Surgery (Journal)
- Seminars in Surgical Oncology (Journal)
- Society of Surgical Oncology (USA) SSO, originally founded in 1940 as The James Ewing Society, promotes surgical oncology and excellence in multimodal cancer care. The site has sections on education, training and meetings. It includes abstracts, practice guidelines etc.
- Surgical Internet Information Gateway (The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK)
- Surgical management of Osteosarcoma - Editorial review (Bone Cancer Research Fund, Indiana University) Bruce T. Rougraff, MD Current Opinion in Orthopedics 1995, 6;VI:69-72
- Surgical Oncology (Elsevier Science) A review journal of cancer research and management
- Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America (Journal)
- SURGICAL-ONC Email List An Email list for health professionals ie. surgical oncologists
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- Division of Neuro-Oncology - University of Miami Medical School (University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, USA) includes contact info, summary of programs and brain tumors.
- Johns Hopkins Brain Tumor Radiosurgery (Johns Hopkins University, USA)
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Neurosurgical Service (Harvard Medical School, USA)
- Mr J Meirion Thomas (Consultant Surgeon) - Specialist in Parotid Tumours. (UK) This site includes information about salivary gland tumours of interest to both public and health professionals; about salivary gland tumours, FAQ, glossary, what to do next, publications, and links. NHS and private practice.
- New York University - Department of Neurosurgery (USA) resources for patients, families, and health care professionals. Includes a patient oriented section on What is neurosurgery ?
- Pediatric (Developmental) Neurosurgery Unit (Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical school, USA)
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- National Brain Tumor Radiosurgery Association (USA) Founded in 1997, NBTRA is a patient support and information organization for those who have had or may have stereotactic radiosurgery brain tumor treatments. The Web site has a summary of the organization and contact information.
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See also Brain Tumour Resources
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See also Bone Cancer Resources
Ostomy is a type of surgery required when a person has lost the normal function of
the bladder or bowel, this can be due to a number of different diseases including cancer. These operations include colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy. The aim of the surgery is to allow bodily wastes to be expelled from the body through a new surgical
opening (stoma) on the abdominal wall.
- International Ostomy Association An association of ostomy organisations from around the world. Details about the association, members, and a global discussion forum.
- United Ostomy Association Inc (USA) a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to assisting people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
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See also Colorectal Cancer Resources
See also Bladder Cancer Resources
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