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Cervical Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer and about approaches that may help in the prevention of this disease.
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.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccines for Cervical Cancer
A collection of material about HPV and vaccines designed to prevent infections from certain types of the virus that may lead to cervical cancer.
Understanding Cancer Series: HPV Vaccine
This tutorial, part of the Understanding Cancer Series, discusses human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the use of a vaccine to protect against future HPV infection.
Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet about the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cancer. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.20
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle
An interactive site about cancer risk and how you can make informed decisions about lowering your risk.
DES (Diethylstilbestrol)
A collection of material about the synthetic estrogen diethylstilbestrol (DES).
Smoking and Cancer Home Page
Information about quitting smoking, smoking and cancer, secondhand smoke, cigarettes and other tobacco products, tobacco research, and smoking statistics.
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