This request for applications was issued in early 1999. There were an astonishing number of applications and after initial review it is anticipated that one of these networks will be based in Honolulu and will serve native Hawaiians as well as other residents of the islands. Reaching the public with information about cancer in ways that are most likely to help people take action is a monumental task one that no single organization can accomplish on its own. Created in 1976, the CIS is the source for the latest, most accurate cancer information for patients, their families, the general public, and health professionals. CIS information specialists provide thorough, personalized attention to each caller and answer questions about prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis, treatment and research.
All calls are confidential.
The CIS serves the United States and Puerto Rico through 14 regional offices located at cancer centers and health care institutions across the country. The CIS for the Pacific Region, sponsored by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, serves Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The Cancer Information Service expands its reach and achieves greater impact by developing partnerships with nonprofit, private, and other government agencies at the national, regional, and state levels. The CIS specifically reaches out to partners that have an established presence in the region, are trusted within their communities, and are dedicated to serving minority and underserved populations. Two-thirds of Cancer Information Service partners focus on reaching minority audiences including African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaskan Natives.