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    Cancer: Questions and Answers
    Also available in: Spanish
    Answers to general questions about cancer: what it is, what the common signs and symptoms are, how it is treated, and whether it can be prevented.... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Cancer Facts for People Over 50  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Cancer strikes people of all ages, but you are more likely to get cancer as they get older, even if no one in the family has had it. You can help safeguard your health by learning the warning signs of... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    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.gov: Clinical Trials
    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 >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Chemotherapy and Your Mouth
    Also available in: Spanish
    This booklet will tell you ways to help prevent mouth problems so you'll get the most from your cancer treatment. ... Details >
    National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
    Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    Also available in: Spanish
    Answers your questions online about the use of alternative medicine as a treatment option for cancer. Includes a list of referrals for additional information.... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Eliminate Disparities in Cancer Screening & Management
    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 >
    Office of Minority Health (CDC)
    Financial Assistance for Cancer Care
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet lists organizations that can help patients and their families with financial assistance during treatment.... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Health Disparities in Cancer
    This page presents details about the health disparities, especially in relation to cancer, among minorities in the United States.... Details >
    Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Home Care for Cancer Patients
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet provides information about the various services provided by home care agencies and financial assistance available from government, public, and private agencies.... Details >
    National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Search for general information on Cancer
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    Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities
    National Alliance for Hispanic HealthExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Coalition for Cancer SurvivorshipExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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