National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCI Publications Office
6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC8322
Suite 3036A
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web Address: http://www.nci.nih.gov
This government agency provides up-to-date information
about cancer and its prevention, detection, treatment,
and supportive care to people with cancer and their
families. NCI information is also available to doctors,
nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides
the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer
Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff
members available to answer questions and send free
publications. Spanish-speaking staff are also available.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Web Address: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
The American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts educational
programs and offers many services to people who have
cancer and their families. Staff at the toll-free number
have information about services and activities in local
areas and can provide referrals to local ACS divisions.
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