There are many ways a person can find more information about cancer, but if they have any immediate concerns about having cancer, their first source of information should be their doctor. In addition to the references listed at the end of this article, the following is a list of information sources that are well recognized as authorities for cancer information by most clinicians:

National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/index)