This platform telephone, inaugurated March 22, 2004, is part of the national plan against cancer. Isolate from medical consultation, this service offers a listen, support and personalized advice to the general public. In pratiqueLe cancer remains a little-known disease and scary. A symbol of progress in screening and treatment, the listening and psychological support of patients are still the poor relation. Cancer Information Service, established by the National League against Cancer, positions at this level with precise aim to humanize the treatment of this disease. It is not directed to patients and their entourage submerged by fear and loneliness, but also to all those wishing to obtain accurate information about a type of cancer, prevention, promotion of research, etc.Au-beyond, this platform aims to disseminate prevention messages. .
In knowThis call center is available by calling 0.818.810.820 (blue number, price of a local call) from 8am to 20h and 6 days on 7. It consists of thirty tele-advisors (doctors, psychologists, nurses, biologists, etc.). The call is anonyme.Ce service took over of Cancer Listen (10,000 calls per year), established 10 years ago, also by the National League against Cancer and intended for patients and their relatives, whose telephone number has been retained.