In 1988, the International Cancer Information Center (ICIC) now part of the Cancer Information Service,  was established within the National Cancer Institute (NCI.

The ICIC develops computerized systems like CANCERLIT and PDQ, providing access to bibliographic data and state-of-the-art clinical information on cancer. These resources are designed to assist health professionals, patients, and policymakers.

NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS) can help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family or friend, health care provider, or researcher.