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Government Funding Lapse
Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted.

The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov.

Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

Cancer Treatment

When you need treatment for cancer, you have a lot to learn and think about, from what type of treatment is best for you, to dealing with side effects of treatment, and thinking about taking part in a clinical trial. Talking with your doctor and learning all you can about all your treatment options, including clinical trials, can help you make a decision you feel good about.