Preferred Label : Cancer Information Service;
NCIt related terms : CIS;
NCIt definition : A nationwide cancer information and education network sponsored by the NCI. Provides
information on prevention, treatment, and ongoing clinical trials to cancer patients
and their families, people at risk for cancer, and health professionals.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The Cancer Information Service is the National Cancer Institute's link
to the public, interpreting and explaining research findings in a clear and understandable
manner, and providing personalized responses to specific questions about cancer. Access
the CIS by calling 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), or by using the LiveHelp instant-messaging
service at https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044265; CDR0000044264;
Origin ID : C16007;
UMLS CUI : C1516206;
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