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Cancer Prevention
Cancer prevention information from the National Cancer Institute, including prevention information for specific cancers.

Cancer Genetics
NCI's gateway for information about cancer genetics.

Cancer Causes and Risk Factors
Information about behaviors, exposures, and other factors that can influence the risk of cancer.

Specific Cancers

Breast Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Cervical Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Colon and Rectal Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Endometrial Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Esophageal Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Head and Neck Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Lung Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Ovarian Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Prostate Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Skin Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

Stomach (Gastric) Cancer: Prevention, Genetics, Causes

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Energy Balance Information

Energy Balance: Weight and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Information from NCI and other agencies about healthy weight, diet, physical activity, and obesity and the research aimed at understanding their relationship to cancer.

Down Home Healthy Cooking: Recipes and tips for healthy cooking
Cookbook that presents traditional soul food recipes with a healthy twist. Developed for African Americans who are at higher risk from diet-related chronic diseases . Full of simple tips for tasty and nutritious dishes.