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Cervical Cancer (PDQ®): Prevention
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer and about approaches that may help in the prevention of this disease.
Genetics
Understanding Gene Testing
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.

Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.

Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
Expert-reviewed information summary in which the validity and utility of genetic tests are discussed and important genetic terms are defined.
Causes
DES: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet about DES (a synthetic form of estrogen) and the health problems of children who were exposed to DES while in the womb.

Clinician Information: Identification and Management of Persons Exposed to DES (Diethylstilbestrol)

Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer
A fact sheet about the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cancer.

Tobacco and Cancer Home Page
Information about cigarettes and other tobacco products, quitting smoking, tobacco research, and tobacco statistics.
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