More information from your American Cancer Society
We have selected some related information that may also be helpful to you. These materials may be ordered from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345.
Complementary and Alternative Methods of Cancer Management (also available in Spanish)
Guidelines for Using Complementary and Alternative Methods
Dietary Supplements: How to Know What is Safe
Learning About New Ways to Prevent Cancer
Nutrition for the Person With Cancer During Treatment: A Guide for Patients and Families
Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know (also available in Spanish)
We also have information on many herbs, supplements, and other treatments that are often marketed to people with cancer. Please call us to find out more about any specific one you are thinking about trying, or visit us on the Web at www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine/index.
If you are interested in a clinical trial, we have a Clinical Trials Matching Service, too. It is available at 1-800-303-5691 or look for it on our Web site at www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ClinicalTrials/index.
National organizations and Web sites*
Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:
Food and Drug Administration
Toll-free number: 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO FDA)
Web site: www.fda.gov
Has information on FDA-approved cancer treatments. This sub-site links to reliable information on dietary supplements: www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/default.htm
National Cancer Institute
Toll free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
Web site: www.cancer.gov
Has information on cancer, proven cancer treatments, living with cancer, and clinical trials of new drugs. This sub-site links to reliable information on complementary and alternative treatments: www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/cam
National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials
Web site: www.clinicaltrials.gov
Has information on clinical trials for treating cancer and other health conditions
Medline Plus (part of the National Library of Medicine)
Toll-free number: 1-888-346-3656
TTY: 1-800-735-2258
Web site: http://medlineplus.gov
Has easy to read information about cancer, its treatment, and drugs used for cancer. This sub-site links to reliable information on dietary supplements and drugs: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Feedback
