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CancerNet ™ is a dynamic and interactive cancer information Web site from the National Cancer Institute that serves patients, health professionals, and the public. It provides detailed, peer-reviewed information on types of cancer, treatment options, clinical trials, genetics, causes of cancer, risk factors, prevention, coping with cancer, supportive care resources, and more. Recently, CancerNet™ underwent a redesign that involved extensive testing of navigation and organization of information with current and potential Web site users.
Site enhancements include:

• prepackaged pages on specific types of cancer
• full-text search capability
• enhanced search capability for clinical trials
• expanded Cancer Genetics Services Directory of professionals who provide cancer genetics risk assessment, counseling, and related services
• peer-reviewed cancer information summaries enhanced with links to cancer literature abstracts
• tools for new users, including a site map, first-time visitor FAQ, information about alternative ways to get NCI cancer information (fax, e-mail), and details about how the site's managed and its privacy policy
• expanded dictionary of cancer terms
• online publications ordering service
• expanded list of links to external Web sites and more.

Contact Information

National Cancer Institute, International Cancer Information Center
9030 Old Georgetown Road, Room 103B
Bethesda, MD 20814
Contact: Diana Powell
Phone: (301) 496-9096
Fax: (301) 480-8105
E-mail: koyanis@mail.nih.gov
Web site: http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov

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Updated: 05/01/08