Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides support for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear.
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At our National Cancer Information Center trained Cancer Information Specialists can answer questions 24 hours a day, every day of the year to empower you with accurate, up-to-date information to help you make educated health decisions. We connect patients, caregivers, and family members with valuable services and resources.
Or ask us how you can get involved and support the fight against cancer. Some of the topics we can assist with include:
Referrals to patient-related programs or resources
Donations, website, or event-related assistance
Tobacco-related topics
Volunteer opportunities
Cancer Information
For medical questions, we encourage you to review our information with your doctor.
Hair Loss
Some cancer treatments, like chemotherapy, make people lose some or all of their hair. Learn what you can do to help avoid or manage hair loss.
Managing or Preventing Hair Loss
It’s normal for people to feel upset about losing their hair. It helps to know that hair grows back, and you can take steps to make its loss less of problem for you.
The Reversible Chemo Hat is a free pattern for a reversible cap that can help keep the head warm but yet, when tied as shown, will stay on even overnight! The pattern is fast and easy to make. Adult and youth size pattern templates are included.