About Cancer

Science-based information you can trust
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Cancer Basics
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After a Diagnosis
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Treatment
Cancer Care and Support Resources
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Managing Cancer Costs and Medical Information
Learn ways to manage health care information, bills, and other records, along with tips for saving money on pain medicines.
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Support for Families When a Child Has Cancer
Advice to help families cope after a child has been diagnosed with cancer.
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Advanced Cancer
Information to help with talking about and coping with advanced cancer, making choices about care, and planning for the end of life.

Cachexia and Cancer
There are ways to help prevent and manage cachexia, a condition that leads to weakness, fatigue, and loss of skeletal muscle.
Learn MorePatient Resources
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NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Look up easy-to-understand definitions for words and phrases related to cancer and medicine.
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Patient Education Publications
Check out our patient education booklets, available as PDFs.
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Get Answers
Connect with a cancer information specialist at 1-800-4-CANCER, through live chat, or by email.

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