An extensive online library (free access or for sale) including videos, teaching cases, abstracts and an image bank
Links
Organizations, Professional Associations, etc.
Hospital and oncology-specific CE & resources, including the ASHP Guidelines on Handling Hazardous Drugs, and information on USP Chapter 797
Continuing Professional Development videos
Standards and Competencies for Cancer Chemotherapy Nursing Practice, Toolkit, Poster, and Power Point Presentation; webinars and journal
Webcasts, presentations, CMEs, publications, Living Well with Cancer link
Resources aimed at pharmacists working in hospitals, including online continuing education
Journal Club, OncologyPRO, extensive education & research section and a ‘Patients’ section
The U.S equivalent of CAPhO; presentations from their annual conference are posted on the web site
Resources include a newsletter, symposia downloads, and member resources like standards and practice and the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice
A multi-disciplinary organization for research & education of supportive care issues for cancer patients
Good information for both professionals and patients on all types of cancer including clinical trials, statistics and research & funding
Clinical practice guidelines, information on drugs, and online learning resources
Online Provincial Drug Formularies & Resources
Comprehensive online drug formulary with chemo protocols, drug monographs, drug information for patients, unconventional therapies, as well as miscellaneous information in the appendices on stability of products, administration guidelines, using natural health products, etc.
Extensive information on treatment regimens, drug monographs, and medication information sheets for patients
A fairly comprehensive online drug formulary with drug information sheets for patients, chemo regimens, practice guidelines, and miscellaneous information in the appendices
Unconventional Therapies
Content from the Natural Standard Database, recommended websites, Herbs and Supplements resource
Multimedia, resources, links, professional education resources plus clinical tools and resources
Other Useful Links
Good information on the basic biology and treatment of cancer for both patients and professionals
Brings together some information on Canadian 'Assistance Programs' to help patients access reimbursement/ coverage for prescription medications by providing information on Private Insurance plans, Provincial/Territorial Drug Benefit Programs and Federal plans
Provides a comprehensive list of clinical calculators related to pharmacology in general. Not specifically for oncology drugs but useful databases such as the Rx List
Numerous online learning resources written by oncologists, but suitable for other oncology professionals
A journal covering all areas of supportive oncology, including symptoms and side effects of cancer therapy, quality of life, and palliative medicine. Free full text access to previous issues and supplements
Oncology news & some online CE resources
New Evidence, a publication offering timely, concise reporting of new evidence in cancer care as presented at major international oncology conferences.
On occupational exposure to antineoplastics, from the U.S. Centre for Disease Control
Oncology Pharmacy Resource Network - an information resource for those pharmacist and relevant health care professionals involved in whatever fashion with cancer care.
A comprehensive site including a basic primer on the biology of cancer, treatment, and different types of cancer. Geared for both patients and professionals
Discussion lists for oncology professionals, researchers, patients, family, and friends, to discuss clinical and non-clinical issues and advances pertaining to all forms of cancer
Clinical Trials
From the U.S. counterpart of NCIC, a discussion about clinical trials
Many useful resources for those working with clinical trials - including the NCIC Pharmacists Network Manual, a drug accountability log, temperature log, educational materials and more. Note: You need a username and password to access this site.
A listing of current clinical trial groups