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.
NCI's Cancer Information Service (CIS) provides
accurate, up-to-date information about cancer to
patients and their families, health professionals, and the
general public. Information specialists translate the
latest scientific information into plain language, and
they will respond in English or Spanish, as well as
through TRS providers for the hearing or speech
impaired. Calls to the CIS are confidential and free.
Telephone:
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1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
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NCI's Web site provides information from numerous
NCI sources. It offers current information about cancer
prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics,
supportive care, and ongoing clinical trials. It has
information about NCI's research programs, funding
opportunities, and cancer statistics.
If you're unable to find what you need on the Web
site, contact NCI staff. Use the online contact form at
http://www.cancer.gov/contact
or send an email to
cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov.
Also, information specialists provide live,
online assistance through
LiveHelp at
http://www.cancer.gov/help.
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