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National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet
    Reviewed: 06/09/2008
Reproduction and Use of National Cancer Institute Materials
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Most of the information products developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) (such as brochures, books, and fact sheets) may be reproduced without permission from NCI. These products are in the “public domain.” They are not subject to copyright restrictions, and you are free to reproduce them. However, some NCI materials are copyrighted, and you need permission to reproduce them.

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  • Extract copyrighted artwork, which appears in NCI print and Web products, for use in your own products, programs, or activities. Artwork used in NCI materials may be copyrighted. Therefore, you must have the permission of the copyright holders to use these graphics, illustrations, or photographs for other purposes. In many cases, permission will be granted. However, a credit line and/or fee may be required. You must negotiate permission requests directly with the copyright holders.

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Glossary Terms

National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research. The National Cancer Institute conducts, coordinates, and funds cancer research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Access the National Cancer Institute Web site at http://www.cancer.gov. Also called NCI.
National Institutes of Health
A federal agency in the U.S. that conducts biomedical research in its own laboratories; supports the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helps in the training of research investigators; and fosters communication of medical information. Access the National Institutes of Health Web site at http://www.nih.gov. Also called NIH.
PDQ
PDQ is an online database developed and maintained by the National Cancer Institute. Designed to make the most current, credible, and accurate cancer information available to health professionals and the public, PDQ contains peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, and supportive care; a registry of cancer clinical trials from around the world; and directories of physicians, professionals who provide genetics services, and organizations that provide cancer care. Most of this information, and more specific information about PDQ, can be found on the NCI's Web site at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq. Also called Physician Data Query.


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1http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/NCI/order-publications
2https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/ncipubs/pdfcatalog/NCICatalog.pdf