Where to read more

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How to use these links

These links are to independent organisations. Their inclusion is not an endorsement of any product or service, and this website does not control their content.

• General information cannot describe your own case. Your doctor’s advice for you comes first.
• Some pages are in English only. A family member or the clinic staff may help to read them.
• Be careful with social media posts, forwarded messages and websites that promise a cure or sell products. If in doubt, ask your doctor before acting.
• Please do not start or stop any treatment, medicine or diet because of something you read online without asking your doctor.

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Cancer information

• National Cancer Institute (USA)Types of cancerPlain-language pages on each type of cancer, with sections on treatment and tests.cancer.gov
• National Cancer Institute (USA)Questions to ask your doctor about diagnosisA list of questions you can take to your appointment after a diagnosis.cancer.gov
• National Cancer Institute (USA)Questions to ask your doctor about treatmentQuestions to help you understand and compare treatment options.cancer.gov
• National Cancer Institute (USA)Surgery for cancerA general explanation of why and how surgery is used in cancer care.cancer.gov
• National Cancer Institute (USA)Dictionary of cancer termsPlain definitions of medical words you may hear or read.cancer.gov
• World Health OrganizationCancer fact sheetA general overview of cancer, its causes and care, from the World Health Organization.who.int

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In India

• Tata Memorial CentrePatient informationInformation for patients and families from Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.tmc.gov.in
• Indian Cancer SocietyIndian Cancer SocietyA voluntary organisation that offers cancer awareness and support to patients.cancer.org.in

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Coping and caregiving

• National Cancer Institute (USA)Support for caregiversGuidance for family members and friends who are caring for someone with cancer.cancer.gov
• National Cancer Institute (USA)Feelings and cancerExplains common emotions during cancer and ways of coping.cancer.gov

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Stopping tobacco

• World Health OrganizationTobacco fact sheetExplains the harm caused by tobacco in its different forms and why quitting helps.who.int

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Health schemes

• National Health AuthorityAyushman Bharat PM-JAYThe official page of the national health insurance scheme, where you can read about who may be eligible.nha.gov.in