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Resources
Information about cancer is available from many sources, including the ones
listed here. You may want to check for more information at your local library,
at bookstores, or from support groups in your community
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)
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.
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Toll-free: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
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TTY: 1-800-332-8615
www.cancer.gov
NCI's Web site provides comprehensive information about cancer causes and
prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment and survivorship; clinical
trials; statistics; funding and training; and the Institute's programs and
research activities.
For Additional Information
The Children's Oncology Group (C.O.G.) was formed by the merger of the four
national pediatric cancer research organizations: the Children's Cancer Group,
the Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group, the National Wilms' Tumor Study
Group, and the Pediatric Oncology Group. The primary objective of the
organization is to conduct clinical trials of new therapies for childhood
cancers. Pediatric clinical trials are conducted across the country.
Other Booklets
The National Cancer Institute booklets listed below can be obtained from the
NCI-supported Cancer Information Service (CIS) by calling 1-800-4-CANCER
(1-800-422-6237) or TTY at 1-800-332-8615. Also, many NCI publications may be
viewed or ordered online.
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