Government Web Site Provides Answers For Those Affected By Cancer (NAPSA)—Where can wegofor help? More than 3,500 Americans are diagnosed with cancer every day. That’s two people per minute who are thrust into an uncertain world of doctors, tests and treatments. And, of course, it is not the patient alone whofaces the battle. The entire family is affected when a member develops cancer. Chil- dren, parents, spouses, siblingsall ask the same question. While facing cancer is never easy, answers are now easier to find. The National Cancer Insti- tute (NCI), part of the federal gov- A newly redesigned Web site ernment’s National Institutes of makesit easier for people to get information about cancer. site, with hundreds of pages of reliable information based on the can find the topic you are looking Health, offers its Cancer.gov Web latest research. When you go to http://cancer.gov, you can learn what you need to know about cancer. You can find waysto help prevent cancer and make better choices about treatment. You and your doctors can learn about clinical trials, which may offer new ways to treat certain types of Cancer.gov is easy to use. You for simply by entering a word or words into a search box. Your search will give you the best information available on the topic you want. This site is a resource for those seeking answers. It is updated regularly as new cancer informa- cancer. “NCI is the largest cancer tion becomesavailable. Cancer.gov is helpful for people who want to learn more about M.D., Director of NCI. “Through can turn to it as they preparefor a research institute in the world,” said Andrew C. von Eschenbach, the Cancer.gov Web site, NCI is able to share its research results and clinical trial information with patients, their families and those who care for them.” cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. Patients doctor’s visit or seek additional answers afterward. For more information about cancer, visit the Web site at http://cancer.gov or call the NCI at 1-800-4-CANCER.
