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Cancer information specialists can answer your questions about cancer and help you with quitting smoking. They can also help you with using this Web site and can tell you about NCI's printed and electronic materials. Cancer information specialists have access to comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. They are knowledgeable, caring, and experienced at explaining medical information. The service is confidential, and information specialists spend as much time as needed for thorough and personalized responses.

Important: NCI provides cancer related information for your general knowledge. Please note we cannot answer personal medical questions, make referrals to specific doctors or institutions, or give medical advice. Concerns about a medical condition - either your own or that of a family member or friend, should always be directed to a health care professional.


		Telephone Talk with an information specialist from the NCI's Cancer Information Service, in English or Spanish, within the United States, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)



		LiveHelp Online Chat Have a confidential online text chat with a cancer information specialist from the NCI's Cancer Information Service - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. LiveHelp



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		Mail Write to the National Cancer Institute at: NCI Public Inquiries Office 6116 Executive Boulevard Room 3036A Bethesda, MD 20892-8322

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If You Live Outside the U.S.
Those living outside the United States may wish to contact one of the following for cancer-related information:

Information in Spanish / información en español
El Servicio de Información sobre el Cáncer del NCI ofrece servicio telefónico en español. En Estados Unidos y sus territorios, llame al 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER), de lunes a viernes, de 8 de la mañana a 8 de la noche, hora del Este.

O, usted puede enviar un mensaje electrónico a nciespanol@mail.nih.gov. Si su mensaje requiere una respuesta, puede esperar recibirla en 7 días laborables.

No podemos responder a preguntas específicas de medicina, ni dar referencias o consultas. El médico familiarizado con el estado del paciente es el más indicado para responder a preguntas específicas de medicina.