Cancer Resources to Help You
Cope with Your Diagnosis
The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and a critical strategy in cancer control efforts is the education of Americans about steps they can take to prevent cancer, detect it early when treatment is most likely to be effective, and choose the best treatment plan. For nearly 30 years, the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service has been providing the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients, their families, health professionals, and the public. Through its network of regional offices and partnerships with nonprofit, private, and other government agencies, the CIS reaches people who may have limited access to health information.
To effectively reach as many people as possible, the CIS partners with state and regional organizations that directly serve these populations. By pooling resources toward common goals, the CIS and its partners leverage resources and design programs with wider reach. The CIS assists organizations seeking cancer-related expertise by providing:
• Education about the latest, most accurate cancer information, resources available from NCI, and referrals
• Training on methods to educate their populations on cancer-related topics
• Assistance in planning cancer education programs and evaluating their success
• Assistance in developing new coalitions or strengthening existing coalitions
• Advice about strategies to reach minority and medically underserved
State and regional organizations can learn more about collaborating with CIS by visiting the NCI’s Cancer Information Service’s website at http://cis.nci.nih.gov.
Web Sites
www.Cancer.gov - This Web site, hosted by the National Cancer Institute, is a comprehensive online resource for accurate and up-to-date information about cancer, clinical trials, cancer statistics, and more. LiveHelp instant messaging is available online Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to help with personalized questions.
www.Cancer.org - The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
www.NVCCF.org - The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, located in Las Vegas, works side-by-side with the local medical community to provide social, emotional, educational and psychological support services and programs to families of children diagnosed with a life-threatening or critical illness such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, hemophilia, renal disorders and other immunologic diseases. The Foundation’s mission is to provide comfort and support while empowering and educating families.
www.AccessToHealthcare.org - Access to Healthcare Network is a comprehensive network of hospitals, and primary specialty and ancillary healthcare providers generously offering their services to the uninsured at a reduced fee. The Network provides uninsured Nevada residents access to professional healthcare at a reduced rate while providing timely compensation for providers enrolled in the Network.
www.HealthLawyers.org - The American Health Lawyers Association offers informative, free resources for the public online on important topics like understanding Medicaid, a guide to life-limiting conditions and more (some of this assistance is bi- and tri-lingual).
