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.
Telephone
The NCI's 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. Calls to the CIS are free.
Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
Internet
The NCI's Web site (http://www.cancer.gov) provides information
from numerous NCI sources. It offers current information on cancer prevention,
screening, diagnosis, treatment, genetics, supportive care, and ongoing
clinical trials. It has information about NCI's research programs and funding
opportunities, cancer statistics, and the Institute itself. Information
Specialists provide live, online assistance through
LiveHelp.
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