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This page contains articles and videos about NCI programs and services. We encourage downloading and reprinting the articles and reposting of the videos.  

Learn About Cancer Centers in Your Community

This article provides an overview of the functions of NCI-designated cancer centers, which are located throughout the United States.

Multicultural Populations (PDF - 63KB)


Videos in the NCI Programs and Services Playlist (Below) Include:

Call 1-800-4-CANCER (Asian American communities) 

Cancer Information Specialist Maia Low explains how NCI's toll-free Cancer Information Service, 1-800-4-CANCER, works.

Call 1-800-4-CANCER (African American communities)

Robyn Bason, of NCI’s Office of Communications and Education, explains how NCI's toll-free Cancer Information Service, 1-800-4-CANCER, works.