Cancer News
CDCs Latest Cancer Research
- Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and personal practices regarding colorectal cancer screening among health care professionals in rural Colorado
- Endometrial cancer risk among younger, overweight women
- Incidence of in situ and invasive ductal and lobular breast cancers
- Patterns in prostate-specific antigen test use and digital rectal examinations
Federal Government Cancer News
- August 4: Cancer Warnings Required for TNF Blockers (FDA)
- August 2: Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked to Gene That Determines Blood Type (NCI)
- July 29: New Spanish-Language Consumer Guides Compare Treatments for Prostate Cancer and Other Conditions (AHRQ)
- July 16: FDA Approves Pain Reliever for Cancer Patients (FDA)
New on CDCs Cancer Web Site
Cyber Cancer Registry
This interactive virtual registry system helps develop and assess the skills of cancer registry personnel.
What Is Comprehensive Cancer Control?
Communities and partners combine efforts to reduce cancer risk, find cancers sooner, and increase the number cancer survivors.
Help for the Uninsured
Resources are available for people with cancer who don't have health insurance or need financial assistance for health care costs.
Gathering Data on Cancer Survivors
New questions on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey will be used to describe survivors' health behavior and status.
Colorectal Cancer Activities Across the Nation
Review which states, tribes, and territories have screening programs and are enacting legislation related to colorectal cancer.
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