Cancer Information Service (CIS)
Offered by National Cancer Institute
Trained specialists answer cancer questions about prevention, screening, symptoms, treatment, coping, treatment locations, tissue donation, research, and clinical trials.
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NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) program helps answer cancer-related questions. The CIS provides accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information that is easy to understand and free of charge.... Main Services navigating the system support network help hotlines more education Serving adults young adults teens seniors cancer all cancer types individuals families limited english
Cost & format
free · By phone
Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. ET
Who this is for
Patients, family members, friends, health care providers, researchers, and anyone with cancer-related questions.
How to apply
Call 1-800-4-CANCER, use LiveHelp, or email NCIinfo@nih.gov.
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