University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
What to do next
Call 800-865-1125 when someone needs help understanding cancer concerns or finding the right U-M specialist.
Source & verification
A suggested script — adapt it to your situation:
Hi, I'm looking for medical care and wanted to ask about your services.
My name is [your name], and I'm interested in the Cancer Answer Line program.
I wanted to ask whether there are any requirements I should know about, such as People with cancer questions or concerns who need navigation to appropriate specialists or services?
Could you also tell me your current hours and whether I need an appointment?
And just to confirm — is this service free of charge?
What is the best way to get started? I see call the Cancer Answer Line or email through the published cancer-center contact options.
Thank you so much for your help.
Always introduce yourself and ask to speak with someone who can help with your specific need.
Waitlist / Capacity: Response timing depends on call volume.
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