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NCI COVID-19 in Cancer Patients Study (NCCAPS)

NCCAPS, learning more about COVID-19 in people with cancer.
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Protect Your Skin

Exposure to UV radiation from the sun, sunlamps, and tanning booths causes damage that can lead to skin cancer.

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NCI offers free information on cancer topics in English and Spanish. Get live help at 1-800-4-CANCER.

Your Guide to Cancer

Cancer Basics

Newly Diagnosed

Treatment

Learn more about treatment

Coping with Cancer

Supportive information on managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and treatment for both patients and caregivers.

Advanced Cancer

Information to help with talking about and coping with advanced cancer, making choices about care, and planning for the end of life.

Managing Cancer Care

Information on choosing a doctor or treatment facility, home care, financial help, insurance coverage, end-of-life planning, and resources to help you avoid scams.

Cancer and Other Illnesses during COVID-19: How young patients and families can cope

NIH experts offer coping strategies to families of young patients with cancer and other serious illnesses dealing with additional stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.