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Radiation Therapy and You
Resources
- Information about cancer is available from the sources listed below. You may wish to
check for additional information at your local library or bookstore and from support
groups in your community.
Cancer Information Service (CIS)
- The Cancer Information Service, a program of the National Cancer Institute, is a
nationwide telephone service for cancer patients and their families and friends, the
public, and health care professionals. The staff can answer questions and can send
booklets about cancer. They also may know about local resources and services. One
toll-free number, 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), connects callers with the office that
serves their area. Spanish-speaking staff members are available.
PDQ
- People who have cancer, those who care about them, and doctors need up-to-date, accurate
information about cancer treatment. To meet these needs, PDQ was developed by NCI. PDQ
contains an up-to-date list of trials all over the country. The National Cancer
Institute's Cancer Information Service, at 1-800-4-CANCER, can provide PDQ information to
doctors, patients, and the public.
Publications
- Cancer patients, their families and friends, and others may find the following books
useful. They are available free of charge by calling 1-800-4-CANCER.
Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Treatment.
Eating Hints: Recipes and Tips for Better Nutrition During Cancer Treatment.
Questions and Answers About Pain Control.
Taking Time: Support for People With Cancer and the People Who Care About Them.
What You Need To Know About Cancer. A series of booklets about different types of
cancer; ask for the type of cancer you have.
American Cancer Society (ACS)
- The American Cancer Society is a voluntary organization with a national office and local
units all over the country. It supports research, conducts educational programs, and
offers many services to patients and their families. To obtain information about services
and activities in local areas, call the Society's toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345
(1-800-227-2345), or the number listed under "American Cancer Society" in the
white pages of the telephone book.
American Cancer Society - 1599 Clifton Road, N.E.
- Atlanta, GA 30329
- 1-800-ACS-2345
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