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Cancer Information from the National Cancer Institute As an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we have access to the latest treatment information and clinical trials of  the National Cancer Institue. This web page will connect you with the most up-to-date cancer information provided by the NCI. It is provided to help you understand the disease of cancer, it's detection, treatment and prevention as well as how to cope with cancer and it's side effects. Coping with Cancer  Side effects of treatment Complications caused by cancer Emotional and other concerns Support and Resources  Support groups Finances Hospice, home care Resources for patients/survivors, caregivers, health professionals Cancer Literature  CANCERLIT NCI Publications PDQ  What is PDQ? Current cancer information summaries by cancer experts Searching clinical trials Submitting trials to PDQ                   Types of Cancer  Common cancers Cancers by body location/system Alphabetical list of cancers Treatment  Treatment information Chemotherapy, radiation therapy Complementary/alternative medicine Prevention, Genetics, Causes  Prevention information Genetics, genetic testing Search for genetics professionals Screening and Testing  Detection/screening information Mammograms, PSA test, colonoscopy