A division of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads, conducts, and supports cancer research across the country. Also, disseminates cancer information to patients, family or friends, providers, and cancer organizations. Services provided include disease/disability information, specialized information and referral, internet information resources, smoking/vaping cessation, and clinical trials.
National Cancer Institute
Description:
Provides online access to the most accurate and current cancer information for patients, families, the general public, and health professionals in a personalized confidential manner. Information includes types of cancer, symptoms, and treatment options.
Eligibility:
Service Hours:
Website 24/7
Intake Procedure:
Visit the website
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:
US
Description:
Provides up-to-date, accurate cancer information to patients, family members or friends, health care providers, and researchers. Information provided includes general cancer facts, cancer prevention and screening methods, symptoms and risk factors, treatment, tissue donation, living and coping with cancer, locating cancer treatment options, and cancer research and clinical trials.
Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 7 am - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:
US
Description:
Provides information on cancer-related organizations that may assist with choosing a cancer doctor, getting a second opinion, choosing a cancer center or hospital, understanding health insurance, finding home care services, and getting financial assistance.
Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 7 am - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:
US
Description:
Trained smoking cessation counselors help tobacco users quit smoking by managing cravings, dealing with triggers, and providing general support through the quitting process.
Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 7 am - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:
US
Description:
Provides a database of cancer treatment clinical trials sorted by cancer type, geographic area, and trial eligibility criteria.
Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 7 am - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Visit the website or call for more information.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:
cancer.gov/research/participate/clinical-trials-search
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