What information can I find on the National Cancer Institutes Web site?
The National Cancer Institutes (NCI) comprehensive Web site at http://cancer.gov is a one-stop resource for cancer patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. The site contains accurate and up-to-date information on all types of cancer as well as clinical trials (research studies with people), research programs, funding opportunities, cancer statistics, and the NCI itself.Users can search across all sections of the site by typing a keyword into the easy-to-use search tool.Sections include: Cancer Information:Summaries on more than 100 cancer topics from NCIs PDQ cancer information database. Topics include types of cancer, treatments, genetics, causes, risk factors, prevention, screening, supportive care, and coping with cancer. Most summaries are available in a version for health professionals and another easy-to-read version for patients. Clinical Trials: Database of nearly 1,800 clinical trials, as well as materials to help people decide whether to take part in
