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Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

Learn how to manage or treat side effects caused by cancer or cancer treatments.

Chemotherapy and You: Support for People With Cancer

Covers side effects that patients may have during chemotherapy and ways to manage them.

Looking for a Clinical Trial?

With our new basic search form, you can find a trial or contact the NCI for help via phone, email, or online chat.

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.

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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.

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NCI-CONNECT (Comprehensive Oncology Network Evaluating Rare CNS Tumors) aims to advance the understanding of rare adult central nervous system (CNS) cancers.

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