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MEMBER PROFILE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CANCER, FRANCE

History of program

 

When did the program start?

2004

 

 

Types of services offered

Information, counselling, support, community resources,

 

 

Service delivery

 

Total number of inquiries in 2006

25,592

Telephone

100%

 

 

Languages offered

French

 

 

Who uses your service (%)

 

Patient

57.6%

Family/Friends

33.8%

Others

8.6$

 

 

 Demographics

 

Female

70%

Male

30%

 

 

Types of cancer most requested

Breast, colorectal, prostate, lung, uterine

 

 

Most requested  subjects

Disease/Treatment, prevention/screening, need to talk, patient rights, community services