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About Cancer Page  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This site offers information about cancer, its symptoms, risk factors and more. The site includes basic information on standard and innovative cancer therapies, helpful resources promoting healthy li... Details >
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
For people aged 20 or older having periodic health exams, a cancer-related checkup should include health counseling, and depending on a person's age and gender, might include exams for cancers of the ... Details >
American Cancer Society
Cancer and Pain  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This page discusses how to control cancer pain covering how good pain management works, what medications are used, how to find expert help, and all about medications and non-medication approaches to e... Details >
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Cancer Fact Sheets: Prevention
This page links to National Cancer Institute fact sheets about cancer prevention. The fact sheets are frequently updated and revised based on the latest cancer research.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Cancer Introduction to Clinical Trials
This page links to educational materials about clinical trials. Learn what clinical trials are, how they work, why they're useful, patient care costs, and more.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Cancer Prevention Page  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This site offers a variety of information about cancer, including recommendations for cancer screening exams, helpful resources, a list of ongoing studies, the latest news, and other program and servi... Details >
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Survival Toolbox  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This Web page welcomes to the Cancer Survival Toolbox, a free audio program designed to help cancer survivors and caregivers develop practical skills to deal with the diagnosis, treatment, and challen... Details >
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Cancer Topics Home Page
Also available in: Spanish
This page links to information about cancer treatment, prevention, screening, genetics, causes, as well as how to cope with cancer.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Cancer Treatment
This page links to information on standard, complementary, and alternative methods of cancer treatment, on specific anticancer drugs, and on drug development and approval.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
CancerResouce: A Resource Guide for Those Living with Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The American Institute for Cancer Research has developed this resource guide to answer many of the basic questions, which arise with a diagnosis of cancer. It provides information that can help a canc... Details >
American Institute for Cancer Research
Chapter Finder: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society   External Links Disclaimer Logo
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committed to reaching out to those with leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma in meaningful ways. Programs have been developed all over the U.S. and... Details >
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Coping with Cancer
This page links to information on managing side effects and complications caused by cancer and its treatment.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Five Lifesaving Things You Can Do (Cancer)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This material in Chinese and English versions provides healthy choices to reduce cancer risk. ... Details >
American Cancer Society
Frequently Asked Questions: Cancer Treatment  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This page presents frequently asked questions about cancer treatment. Answers include information on why early detection or diagnosis is so important, how is cancer diagnosed, and what is involved in ... Details >
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
Journal of Cancer Pain & Symptom Palliation  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The Journal of Cancer Pain & Symptom Palliation examines current concepts, treatment options, and cutting-edge research on the diagnosis and assessment of intractable cancer pain, fatigue, and symptom... Details >
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NCI Cancer Centers Program Page
Browse this site for details about the 60 or more NCI-supported cancer academic and research institutions throughout the United States. The Program is dedicated to the advancement of cancer research t... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Nutrition and Physical Activity During and After Cancer Treatment: Answers To Common Questions  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Cancer survivors often seek information and advice from their health care providers about food choices, physical activity, and dietary supplement use to improve their quality of life and survival. The... Details >
American Cancer Society
Preventing And Controlling Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
We do not know exactly why people get cancer. What researchers do know is that doing certain things, like exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet—and not doing others, like smoking or sunbathin... Details >
AARP
Simple Steps to Prevent Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Scientists estimate that 30-40 percent of all cancers could be prevented by eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight. This brochure introduces a set of... Details >
American Institute for Cancer Research
Taking Control (Cancer)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Also available in: Korean Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This pamphlet gives a list of 10 simple things to do to reduce cancer risk. The list includes not smoking, weight control, a varied diet that includes fruits and vegetables, high-fiber low fat foods, ... Details >
American Cancer Society
Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist BEFORE Cancer Treatment
Also available in: Spanish
This site provides information for cancer patients on the importance of oral health before and during cancer treatment.... Details >
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
Tobacco and Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This site provides a variety of information about tobacco and its relationship with cancer and includes myths and facts, news and articles, education and support, tips for quitting, and other resource... Details >
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
What Should I Ask My Doctor About Cancer?  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Doctors differ in how much information they give to people with cancer and their families. It is your responsibility to ask questions and become educated about your treatment and health - to become an... Details >
American Cancer Society

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