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Osteoporosis: Additional ResourcesThe resources listed below provide more detailed information and support services to help you with osteoporosis. Please read the Detailed Information and Suggestions document for more information and questions to ask. Click a resource for more information:
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) promotes improved bone health through awareness, education, advocacy and research. NOF works to prevent osteoporosis, promote lifelong bone health, help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures and to find a cure. The Web site offers information on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, including tips on preventing falls, choosing clothing that draws attention from the physical changes caused by osteoporosis, and five steps to bone health. NOF sponsors both online and community support groups for men and women of all ages and offers educational materials and information for patients, families, health professionals and the general public. LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare Program
LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare offers assistance to all cancer survivors, including the person diagnosed, caregivers, family and friends. The program provides education, information about treatment options and new treatments in development, counseling services and assistance with financial, employment or insurance issues. To provide these services, LIVESTRONG SurvivorCare has partnered with several organizations, including CancerCare, Patient Advocate Foundation and EmergingMed. The LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook is a tool that can help you organize and guide your cancer experience. The portable, three-ring binder contains a variety of information covering a full range of physical, emotional and practical survivorship topics. You may order a free LIVESTRONG Survivorship Notebook at www.livestrong.org/notebook. Shipping and handling charges will apply. National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer.gov, the National Cancer Institute Web site, provides accurate, up-to-date information on many types of cancer and the challenges cancer can bring. You can also use the site to search for information by cancer type or topic, and you can access information about treatment-related issues. Information about financial and insurance matters is also included. You can learn how clinical trials work and search for a clinical trial in your area. This site has a detailed dictionary of cancer terms. Web site information and publications are available in Spanish.
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