Your inquiry will be forwarded to a professional counselor for response as quickly as possible. The CICL email service is best used for questions about cancer, coping with cancer, and requests for resources. Established in 1981 by AMC Cancer Research Center, the CICL is a national toll-free telephone information line designed to help people with cancer and their families. Resource referrals Our service is unique. Professional counselors take time to talk with you in-depth about your concerns.
All calls are strictly confidential.
Anyone with a question or concern about cancer can use this free resource to get current, accurate, and understandable information and to talk to a caring, skilled counselor about the disease. Feelings of shock, numbness and disbelief are common. Many patients feel as if others can't really understand what they are going through. CICL counselors can provide well-informed and caring support. Medical terms can be hard to understand.