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How Cancer Is Diagnosed

Learn about tests and procedures that doctors might order to diagnose cancer.

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Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research

Clinical advances, research findings, and NCI programs that are leading to progress in preventing and treating ovarian cancer.

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Hair Products and Cancer Risk

Learn what is known from research about hair product use and cancer risk.

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.

Learn how a person’s immune cells can play a part in treating cancer.

Patient Education Publications

Check out our patient education booklets, available in PDF or as downloads to an e-book device, smartphone, or tablet.