PDQ® Cancer Information for Health Professionals

The PDQ health professional cancer information summaries are part of the comprehensive, evidence-based, up-to-date cancer content made available as a public service of the NCI. They are intended to

• improve the overall quality of cancer care by informing and educating health professionals about the current published evidence related to individual cancer-related topics and
• support informed decision making between clinicians and patients.

Selected PDQ cancer information is translated into Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese by NCI and trusted content partners. Learn more about PDQ^® in Other Languages.

Evidence-based information on hundreds of cancer information topics

These summaries cover cancer prevention, screening, adult treatment, pediatric treatment, supportive and palliative care, genetics, and integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies. Find a cancer information summary >

Have confidence that you are receiving impartial cancer information from oncology experts

Our Editorial Boards represent a wide range of cancer disciplines and institutions and are editorially independent of NCI. Learn more about our Boards >

Stay apprised of the latest and highest quality evidence

Our Editorial Process ensures timely updates that reflect the strongest evidence. Learn more about our process >

Be empowered to make informed decisions together with your patients

Our Evidence Assessment process ensures that our cancer information summaries enable informed decision-making. Learn more about our evidence assessment >