These resources are intended to provide general and supportive information about various treatment options for all types of cancer.

If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.

Angiogenesis Inhibitors (Anti-angiogenesis Therapy)

Angiogenesis Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cancer - NCI (National Cancer Institute) fact sheet describes the process of eliminating the blood supply to tumors. Lists the cancers in which this approach is being tested.

Biological Therapies (Immunotherapy)

Biological Therapies for Cancer: Questions and Answers - NCI fact sheet provides an overview of how the immune system functions and describes the actions of biological therapies.

Biological Therapy: Treatments That Use Your Immune System To Fight Cancer - This easy-to-read brochure from the NCI describes biological therapy, a type of cancer treatment that works with the patient’s immune system.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute (NCI)  booklet that is designed to help you become an informed partner in your care, but it is only a guide.

NCI Drug Dictionary - This Website contains a searchable database that provides technical definitions and synonyms for drugs/agents used to treat patients with cancer or conditions related to cancer. Each drug entry includes links to check for clinical trials listed in NCI's PDQ® Cancer Clinical Trials Registry.

MedlinePlus Drug and Supplement Information - This Website from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers information on drugs, supplements and herbal products from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) via MedMaster (including extensive information about more than 1,000 brand name and generic prescription and over-the-counter drugs, such as side effects, dosing, drug interactions, precautions and storage for each drug), and Natural Standard (an evidence-based, peer-reviewed collection of information on alternative treatments. MedlinePlus has over 100 monographs on herbs and supplements).

Clinical Trials

Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies - This NCI booklet defines cancer treatment clinical trials and how they work. It also discusses who can join a trial and what patients might expect if they participate. The booklet also includes information about patient protection and what to think about when deciding to participate in a cancer treatment clinical trial. Learn more about our Clinical Trials.

Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers - NCI fact sheet describes complementary and alternative methods of cancer treatment.

Thinking About Complementary & Alternative Medicine - A guide for people with cancer - This easy-to-read booklet from the NCI describes how to make informed choices when looking for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It also provides an overview and examples of the six domains of CAM.

Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic Therapy: Questions and Answers – NCI factsheet explaining photodynamic therapy (PDT) and how this therapy is used in treating cancer. Learn more about our Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Center.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment - NCI booklet that is designed to help you become an informed partner in your care, but it is only a guide.  Learn more about Radiation Medicine at Roswell Park.

RadiologyInfo - This Web site, developed and operated jointly by the American College of Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America, is a resource for radiologic information for patients, the general public, and referring physicians. Features include patient information about radiologic procedures and concise, accurate descriptions of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiology procedures, how each is performed, and what patients might experience.  The links below will bring you to their sections on interventional and therapeutic radiology, which includes information about the procedures listed and more.

Interventional Radiology (Including chemoembolization, cryotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, uterine fibroid embolization, vascular access procedures, vertebroplasty) 

Radiation Therapy (Including brachytherapy, external beam therapy, gamma knife, IMRT, linear accelerator)