Resources for Patients - National Cancer Institute

Resources for Patients - National Cancer Institute

Resources for Patients

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We offer authoritative information about your type of cancer as well as information on a wide range of cancer topics and the latest cancer research. Also find NCI-supported clinical trials. For your questions about cancer or help navigating the NCI website, please contact our information specialists.

Cancer Types

Use our A to Z List of Cancers to find the latest research, treatment, prevention, and screening information for a particular type of cancer.

Cancer Basics

• What Is Cancer
• Causes and Prevention
• Risk Factors
• Genetics
• Screening

Your Diagnosis

• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Staging
• Prognosis

Treatment

• Clinical Trials Information for Patients and Caregivers
• Types of Treatment
• Side Effects
• Cancer Drugs
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Find an NCI-Designated Cancer Center

Coping

• Feelings
• Adjusting to Cancer
• Day-to-Day Life
• Self Image and Sexuality
• Survivorship
• Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cancer

Advanced Cancer

• Choices for Care
• Talking About Advanced Cancer
• Planning for Advanced Cancer

Managing Cancer Care

• Advance Directives
• Using Trusted Resources
• Finding Health Care Services
• National Organizations That Offer Cancer-Related Support Services Database

Publications

• Dictionary of Cancer Terms
• Patient Education Publications
• PDQ – NCI's Comprehensive Database
• NCI Fact Sheets