PDQ
PDQ (Physician Data Query) is a comprehensive cancer database developed and maintained by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). It provides peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care, as well as a range of other topics. The database is designed to make the most current, credible, and accurate cancer information available to health professionals and the public.
Overview
PDQ is a free resource that offers comprehensive information about cancer treatment, prevention, screening, and supportive care. It is designed for health professionals and the public. The database is maintained by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The PDQ database contains summaries of the latest published information on cancer prevention, detection, genetics, treatment, supportive care, and complementary and alternative medicine. Most of the summaries are available in two versions: one for health professionals and another for patients and the public. Both versions provide current and accurate cancer information.
Content
The PDQ database contains summaries on a wide range of cancer topics, each of which is reviewed regularly and updated as needed. PDQ cancer information summaries are peer-reviewed, evidence-based summaries on topics including:
- Cancer treatment
- Cancer prevention
- Cancer screening
- Cancer genetics
- Supportive and palliative care
- Complementary and alternative medicine
Access
The PDQ database is accessible to the public through the NCI's website. Users can search for information by cancer type, by topic, or by keyword. The database is also accessible through the NCI's Cancer Information Service, a toll-free telephone service that provides accurate, up-to-date cancer information to patients, their families, and the general public.
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