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Age Page: Cancer Facts for People Over 50

2007, Brochure, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/cancer.htm

Description:

Cancer strikes people of all ages but people are more likely to get cancer as they get older. The good news is that the chances of surviving cancer are better today than ever before. This page provides an overview of symptoms that are important to watch for. It also includes information about the screening tests recommended for people 50 or older.

Availability information:

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Source:

National Institute on Aging Information Center, NIA, NIH, HHS
Building 31, Room 5C27, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda MD 20892

Phone number(s):

(301) 496-1752
(800) 222-2225
(800) 222-4225 TTY

Related topics:

These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search.

• AGING/ELDERLY
• CANCER
• OLDER ADULTS

NWHIC record number P-5769