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    Cancer and American Indian/Alaska Native Women
    This brief fact sheet describes how cancer affects minority women.... Details >
    National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Cancer Facts - Cancer Survivors Capacity Building Project   External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page has information on facts about cancer.... Details >
    Asian and Pacific Islander Cancer Survivors Capacity Building Project
    Cancer Facts for Women  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Korean Vietnamese  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This pamphlet gives an overview of the cancers that most frequently affect women, and also details who is at risk for developing the cancers, as well as the guidelines for early detection. The cancers... Details >
    American Cancer Society
    Cancer Genetics
    Links to patient and health professionals information about genetics and gene testing related to cancer. These include a list of genetic cancer types; policies that regulate genetic testing; a search ... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Cancer in Women of Color Monograph
    Statistics are presented for both American Indian and Alaska Native women. A PDF containing more information is available.... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Cancer Resources from National Cancer Institute
    The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service offers links to up-to-date information on many types of cancer, clinical trials, resources for people dealing with cancer, and information fo... Details >
    Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute
    Cancer Risk Assessment Survey (for Women)  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This confidential, interactive survey, developed by gynecologic cancer experts, will help you to identify your risk level for developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical can... Details >
    Women's Cancer Network
    Disease Risk Index: Cancer  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The Disease Risk Index: Cancer is an interactive tool that offers users a personalized method for estimating and lowering their risk of the 12 of the most common cancers. The web site is maintained ... Details >
    Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Menopausal Hormone Use and Cancer: Questions and Answers
    Doctors may recommend menopausal hormones to counter some of the problems associated with the onset of menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness) or to prevent long-term... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    National Cancer Institute (NCI) Publications
    Also available in: Spanish
    List of NCI publications with a focus on cancer prevention information written especially for minorities -- African Americans, Native Americans and Hispanic Americans. Includes information on food cho... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
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    Gynecologic Cancer Foundation External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Ovarian Cancer National AllianceExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Society of Gynecologic OncologistsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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