Links to cancer-related websites

The organizations listed below provide up-to-date, credible information about cancer that has been reviewed by medical professionals. Click on the name of the organization to go to that web site.

• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  The National Cancer Institute's web site provides easy access to comprehensive research-based information and resources for patients and their loved ones, advocates, the public, cancer researchers, and health professionals. You will find a wide range of cancer information, including treatment options, clinical trials, ways to reduce cancer risk, ways to cope with cancer, and resources for researchers and health care professionals.
  Arranged topically for easy navigation, the site's broad content categories include: Cancer Topics, News, Clinical Trials, Cancer Statistics, Research & Funding, and About NCI.
   
  
• Cancer Information Service: A Program of the National Cancer Institute
  The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, the public, and health professionals. Through its network of regional offices, the CIS serves the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Islands. The CIS provides personalized, confidential responses to specific questions about cancer.
  By telephone: U.S. residents may call the CIS toll free at 1.800.4CANCER (1.800.422.6237). CIS information specialists answer calls Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time, in English or Spanish. Callers with TTY equipment may call 1.800.332.8615. Callers also have the option of listening to recorded information about cancer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
   
  
• CancerCare
  CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs Ð including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help Ð are provided by trained oncology social workers and are completely free of charge.
  CancerCareÕs National Office serves people with cancer and their loved ones throughout the entire 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. By using the phone and internet, CancerCare social workers can help people no matter where they are.
  Services: 1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
   
  
• American Cancer Society
  The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service.
  Providing the public with accurate, up-to-date information on cancer is a priority for the American Cancer Society. The Society provides information on all aspects of cancer through a toll-free information line, web site, and published materials.