Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM)

http://cam.cancer.gov/

800-422-6237

Patients and survivors of cancer in the U.S.

OCCAM, a division of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has the mission to improve the quality of care of cancer patients, as well as those at risk for cancer and those recovering from cancer treatment, by contributing to the advancement of evidence-based CAM practice and the sciences that support it as well as the availability of high-quality information for the health care community, researchers, and general public.

• Offers peer-reviewed, evidence-based cancer information summaries on complementary and alternative medicine
• Assists in decision making about CAM, including frequently asked questions, issues to consider, and a list of sources for further information
• Provides information on CAM therapies used by cancer patients
• Provides safety alerts and advisories related to cancer CAM
• Gives tips and information about talking to your health care provider about your use of CAM
• Answers frequently asked questions about paying for CAM treatment
• Lists integrative medicine programs at NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers
• Links to databases that include information on clinical trials, health organizations, and scientific literature.