National Cancer Institute Information Resources
You may want more information for yourself, your family, and your doctor. The following NCI services are available to help you.
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, in Spanish, or on TTY equipment. Calls are free. The service is available to callers in the United States and its territories.
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 at http://www.cancer.gov/help.
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