Navigating the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Website

NCI's Cancer Information Service
Specifics about the federally funded education and informational program

NCI Publications
Resources available to find free cancer related publications

A to Z list of cancers
A list of all cancer disease descriptions alphabetically by name for both genders and all age groups

Cancer Drug Dictionary
An alphabetical list of cancer treatment drugs/agents by technical definitions and synonyms

Types of Cancer Treatment
Descriptions of different cancer treatment therapies

Cancer Health Disparities
Information on studies of the possible causes of cancer disparities in various populations worldwide, and possibilities of reducing and eliminating them

Cancer Statistics
Statistical data on cancer including a glossary of statistical terminology

 

 

Clinical Trials
Drugs/therapies undergoing clinical trials and trials accepting study participants

Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Non-traditional and supplemental treatment modalities information

Other Helpful Websites

The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)
Gene sequencing studies and characterization of cancer genomes to improve cancer care.  

Cancer Survivors Network
Support network for those surviving cancer diseases

The Wellness Community
Resources to find cancer support programs or groups near you