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Head and Neck Cancer

Tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, and infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) increase the risk of head and neck cancers. Learn more.

Managing Costs and Medical Information

Learn ways to manage health care information, paperwork, bills, and other records.
Steve Pergam Getting Vaccine

UPDATED: Coronavirus Vaccines and People with Cancer

An expert explains why it’s important for people with cancer to get vaccinated.

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.

Managing Cancer Information During Your Child’s Treatment

Parents and pediatric oncology experts discuss how to find credible information and work together as active partners on a child’s treatment team.