| American Cancer Society (ACS) |
| Phone: | 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) |
| TDD: | 1-866-228-4327 toll-free |
| Web Address: | www.cancer.org |
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The American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts educational programs and offers many services to people with cancer and to their families. Staff at the toll-free numbers have information about services and activities in local areas and can provide referrals to local ACS divisions. |
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| National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
| 6116 Executive Boulevard |
| Suite 300 |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 |
| Phone: | 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) |
| Web Address: | www.cancer.gov (or https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp# for live help online) |
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a U.S. government agency that provides up-to-date information about the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. NCI also offers supportive care to people who have cancer and to their families. NCI information is also available to doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. NCI provides the latest information about clinical trials. The Cancer Information Service, a service of NCI, has trained staff members available to answer questions and send free publications. Spanish-speaking staff members are also available. |
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| National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse |
| 3 Information Way |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-3580 |
| Phone: | 1-800-891-5390 |
| Fax: | (703) 738-4929 |
| TDD: | 1-866-569-1162 |
| Email: | nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov |
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The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), a federal agency, is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, to health professionals, and to the public. NKUDIC answers inquiries; develops, reviews, and distributes publications; and works closely with professional and patient groups and government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases. |
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| UrologyHealth.org, American Urological Association |
| 1000 Corporate Boulevard |
| Linthicum, MD 21090 |
| Phone: | 1-800-828-7866 |
| Phone: | (410) 689-3990 |
| Fax: | (410) 689-3998 |
| Email: | auafoundation@auafoundation.org |
| Web Address: | www.urologyhealth.org |
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UrologyHealth.org is a website written by urologists for patients. Visitors can find specific topics by using the "search" option. The website provides information about adult and pediatric urologic topics, including kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions. You can find a urologist, sign up for a free quarterly newsletter, or click on the Urology Resource Center to find materials about urologic problems. |
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