RESOURCES

Information about cancer and specifically brain cancer can be found from many sources, including the ones listed below. Additional information can be found at your local library or bookstore and from support groups in your community.

 

Cancer Information Service
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)

The staff can answer questions in English or Spanish and can send free National Cancer Institute booklets about cancer. They also know about local resources and services.

 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1599 CLIFTON ROAD, N.E.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30329
1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)

The voluntary organization provides information about services and activities in your local area.

 

PDQ
1-800-4-CANCER

PDQ was developed by the National Cancer Institute. PDQ contains an up-to-date list of clinical trials all over the country. They can provide information to doctors, patients, and the public.

 

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
1-800-422-6237
TTY: 1-800-332-8615

 

Office of Cancer Communications
31 Center Drive, MSC 2580
Bethesda, MD 20892-2580

 

Online:http://www.nci.nih.gov
E-mail: cancermail@icicc.nci.nih.gov
Fax: 301-402-5874