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Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing lung cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease.
Clinical Trials to Prevent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Check for non-small cell lung cancer prevention trials from NCI's PDQ® Cancer Clinical Trials Registry now accepting patients. The list of clinical trials can be refined by location, stage of disease, drug, and other features.
Clinical Trials to Prevent Small Cell Lung Cancer
Check for small cell lung cancer prevention trials from NCI's PDQ® Cancer Clinical Trials Registry now accepting patients. The list of clinical trials can be refined by location, stage of disease, drug, and other features.
Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about research and guidelines focused on the prevention and cessation of cigarette smoking.
Clinical Trials: Smoking
Check for trials about smoking from NIH's ClinicalTrials.gov Registry now accepting patients.
Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention (ATBC) Trial
In order to determine the long-term effects from vitamin supplements in smokers, ATBC researchers followed the participants for an additional eight years after the trial ended.
ATBC Study Web Site
The Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention (ATBC) Study was a cancer prevention trial conducted by NCI and the National Public Health Institute of Finland from 1985 to 1993.
Questions and Answers About Beta Carotene Chemoprevention Trials
A fact sheet about three clinical trials designed to study whether beta carotene and other agents can prevent cancer. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 4.13
Nutrient in Cruciferous Vegetables Protects Against Lung Cancer in Study
NIH News Release
Smoking and Cancer Home Page
Information about quitting smoking, smoking and cancer, secondhand smoke, cigarettes and other tobacco products, tobacco research, and smoking statistics.
Smokefree.gov
Offers science-driven tools, information, and support that have been effective in helping smokers quit.
Location of Potential Familial Lung Cancer Gene Discovered
Researchers have discovered a possible inherited component for lung cancer, a disease normally associated with external causes, such as cigarette smoking.
Understanding Gene Testing
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.
Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary in which the validity and utility of genetic tests are discussed and important genetic terms are defined.
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle
An interactive site about cancer risk and how you can make informed decisions about lowering your risk.
Long-Term Smoking Cessation Cuts Cancer, Mortality Risk
The risk of death from diseases caused by smoking, including lung cancer and heart disease, drops dramatically after sustained periods of cessation, according to the May 7, 2008, Journal of the American Medical Association.
Lung Cancer Incidence Rates High Among Women Who Have Never Smoked
A new study reveals that incidence rates of lung cancer among people who have never smoked (never smokers) are higher in women than in men, according to an article published February 10 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Striking Discrepancies Seen in Smoking-Related Lung Cancer Risk
In one of the largest prospective studies of its kind, researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine report significant racial and ethnic differences in smoking-related lung cancer risk, according to the January 26, 2006, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Quitting Smoking: Why To Quit and How To Get Help
A fact sheet that lists methods of quitting smoking, immediate and long-term benefits of quitting, and organizations that can help. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 10.19
Questions and Answers About Cigar Smoking and Cancer
A fact sheet about the health risks associated with cigar smoking. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 10.16
The Truth About "Light" Cigarettes: Questions and Answers
This fact sheet answers questions about the health effects of smoking "low-tar," "mild," or "light" cigarettes. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 10.17
Secondhand Smoke: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet that summarizes the studies on the health effects of exposure to environmental (secondhand) tobacco smoke. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 10.18
NCI Statement on Nicotine Study in January Journal of Clinical Investigation
Findings reported on the possible role of nicotine in promoting cancer progression in human lung cells.
Study Finds Increased Lung Cancer Risk Following Treatment for Hodgkin's Disease
People with Hodgkin's disease (HD) who receive chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or a combination of the two treatments, are at higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to a report in the Feb. 6, 2002, issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and who to contact for more information. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.21
Radon and Cancer: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet about radon, an odorless radioactive gas, and its possible association with cancer, and how to test for radon in the home. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.52
Radon Information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that
radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. Information is provided about radon health risks and ways to reduce exposure.
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