Disease/Disability Information For Cancer | National Cancer Institute
9609 Medical Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
Not Applicable.
Voice - voice | Quit Helpline 1-877-44U-QUIT
Voice - voice | 1-800-4-CANCER
- Spanish available by phone and online. - Spanish available by online chat at www.cancer.gov/espanol/contactenos.
Call the toll-free number or visit the website at www.cancer.gov for more information. "LiveHelp" chat available online at https://livehelp.cancer.gov.
No fee.
United States
Description
Operates a toll-free cancer information hotline and online live chat to answer questions about cancer. Cancer information specialists have access to comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. Specialists cannot answer personal medical questions, make referrals to specific doctors or institutions, or give medical advice. The service is confidential, and information specialists spend as much time as needed for thorough and personalized responses.
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Providing organization
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Offers a hotline to provide comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. Provides smoking cessation information, smoking cessation support, and smoking prevention through a Quit Helpline, online downloadable resources at www.SmokeFree.gov, and automated text messaging.