Answers from the NCI

The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is a program of the National Cancer Institute, offering all individuals access to information about cancer. By calling 1-800-4-CANCER from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., individuals can obtain information that is topical, comprehensive, and tailored to the individual.

Category: Other Sources of Information

• A poem called “Taking Time” helped my friend deal with her cancer. Where can I find this poem?
• How can I tell if health information on the Internet is reliable?
• What information can I find on the National Cancer Institute’s Web site?
• What is the CIS?
• What publications are available from the National Cancer Institute?

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We wish to acknowledge CIS of California, which provides easy-to-understand answers to commonly asked questions. A click on the CIS logo at each answer page will take you there. For more information about cancer, clinical trials, clinical services in your area, or to receive brochures or other materials, the toll-free call is 1-800-4-CANCER.