You may want more information for yourself, your family, and your doctor. The following National Cancer Institute (NCI) services are available to help you.

Telephone

Cancer Information Service
The NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS) provides accurate, up-to-date information on cancer to patients and their families, health professionals, and the general public. Information Specialists translate the latest scientific information into understandable language and respond in English, Spanish, or on TTY equipment. Calls to the CIS are free.

Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615

The Smoking Quitline
The NCI's Smoking Quitline can help you quit smoking. Specially trained staff can answer many questions by telephone. They can help you understand why you smoke, work with you to develop a plan for quitting, and explain why you'll feel better when you quit. Calls to the Smoking Quitline are free.

Telephone: 1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848)

Internet

The NCI's Web site (http://www.cancer.gov) provides information from numerous NCI sources. It offers current information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics, supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials. It has information about NCI's research programs and funding opportunities, cancer statistics, and the Institute itself. Information Specialists provide live, online assistance through LiveHelp. (Click on the "Need Help?" button. Then click on "Connect to LiveHelp.")

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