Resources for Learning More
You may want more information for yourself, your
family, and your doctor. These services from the National Cancer Institute
(NCI) may help you.
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.
Toll-free: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY (for deaf and hard of hearing callers): 1-800-332-8615
http://www.cancer.gov
NCI's Web site contains comprehensive information
about coping with cancer, cancer causes and prevention, screening and
diagnosis, treatment and survivorship; clinical trials; statistics; funding,
training, and employment opportunities; and the Institute and its programs.
...to find other cancer groups...
See the section on Cancer Organizations in Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment. This
booklet contains information about many groups that provide services to people
with cancer.
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