Welcome to the Wounded Warrior Resource Center Web site
The Wounded Warrior Resource Center Web site (WWRC) is a Department of Defense Web site which provides wounded Service Members, their families, and caregivers with information they need on military facilities, health care services, and benefits. It supports access to the Wounded Warrior Resource Call Center and trained specialists who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone at 1-800-342-9647 or by e-mail at wwrc@militaryonesource.com.
Cancer
Information about injuries, infections and other physical conditions that may affect service members.
Information is in alphabetical order
- Cancer Survivorship Article about cancer survivorship, a new concept in health care made possible by early detection, new drugs, better care and technology.
- Common Cancers Information from the National Cancer Institute on cancers that are diagnosed with the greatest frequency in the U.S.
- Complementary & Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment Information on the use of non-traditional methods to treat cancer including dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, special teas, acupuncture and massage therapy.
- Drugs Used to Treat Cancer Directory from the National Cancer Institute provides definitions and synonyms for drugs used to treat patients with cancer.
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) A part of the , NCI conducts and supports research, training and information dissemination with respect to the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer. Includes an alphabetical listing of all types of cancers.
- Support Groups at National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) List of cancer and other support groups at the NNMC. To find a support group in your community visit the Web site of the American Cancer Society.
- Understanding Cancer Slide-show presentation about causes, prevention and treatment of cancer.
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) - Extremity War Injuries and Disaster Preparedness AAOS supports research events and programs partnering military orthopedic surgeons to advance the care of the wounded warrior.
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain Information on ankle pain, including cause, diagnosis and treatment.
- Foot Injuries & Disorders National Institutes of Health (NIH) compilation of common questions and information about foot care.
- Heel Injuries & Disorders National Institutes of Health (NIH) summary of common heel injuries, disorders and treatment options.
- Knee Injuries & Disorders Provides information on knee injuries and disorder causes, clinical trials, treatment and more.
- Knee Problems Frequently asked questions related to knee problems.
- VA National Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (NCP) - Arthritis Provides links to federal government resources on arthritis.
WWRC Call Center 1-800-342-9647
If you are experiencing technical problems or would like to provide feedback on this web site email the Webmaster
If you would like to speak to a trained specialist at the Wounded Warrior Resource Call Center email wwrc@militaryonesource.com
