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NCI Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Verified activeLast checked 2026-07-13
Free, confidential help from the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Trained information specialists answer cancer questions by phone (1-800-4-CANCER) and online chat, in English and Spanish.
Or call: 1-800-422-6237
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- Who it serves
- Anyone with a cancer question — patients, caregivers, family members, and the public.
- Audience
- Patients · Caregivers · General public
- Cancer types
- All cancer types
- Helpful when
- Newly diagnosed · During treatment
- Format
- By phone
- Where
- National · United States
- Cost
- Free
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Affiliation
- Affiliation confirmed: National Cancer Institute
About the organization
National Cancer Institute — The U.S. federal government's principal agency for cancer research and information.
A government program or agency. Listing here does not imply endorsement by Cancer Explained.
How this listing was checked
Automated link check plus manual review of the organization's public pages confirming the program is currently offered (2026-07-13).
Next scheduled review: 2027-01-09.
Listing updates
- 2026-07-12 — Added to the directory from the organization's public website.
Details like eligibility, funding, and availability change — always confirm with the organization. Directory methodology
Sources: cancer.gov
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