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