About Cancer
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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.
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Advances in Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers Research
Clinical advances, research findings, and NCI programs that are leading to progress in treating melanoma and other skin cancers.
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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Immunotherapy: How the Immune System Fights Cancer