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American Indian and Alaskan Native Teens have the largest percentage of cigarette smokers in the nation.... Details >
Facts about American Indians and Alaska Natives and cancer.... Details >
This brief fact sheet describes how cancer affects minority women.... Details >
Hair loss is a very upsetting side effect of cancer treatment. It is one of the side effects that is easily visible to others and hard to hide (from family, co-workers). This section explains how and ... Details >
Cancer affects people of all racial and ethnic groups. An estimated 555,500 Americans are expected to die of the disease in 2002. While American Indian/Alaska Natives experience some of the lowest ra... Details >
Age-adjusted cancer incidence rates for Alaska Natives are similar to, if not higher than, those of other Americans. ... Details >
There are almost 2.5 million self-identifying American Indians/Alaska Natives in the United States.... Details >
Statistics are presented for both American Indian and Alaska Native women. A PDF containing more information is available.... Details >
Information designed for use by cancer patients and their families, the general public, and health professionals who help people make decisions about cancer care. It includes news updates, a history ... Details >
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 500,000 deaths each year. The chances of having cancer in a lifetime are 45 percent for men and 41 percent for women... Details >
Huntsman Cancer Institute has launched this special program designed to meet the needs of Native Americans. This program is built on respect for Native American culture and tradition and on heart-felt... Details >
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This brief fact sheet outlines the cultural implications for Native Americans with cancer.... Details >
A state listing of cancer centers supported by the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) cancer centers program. The Cancer Centers program supports three general categories of centers: a comprehensive ca... Details >
You can use this booklet to help you identify your concerns and figure out where to go for help. You can also learn from other cancer survivors what has helped them.... Details >