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FS# Fact Sheet Title PDF Rev.Date
NCI Top
1.1 Cancer Research Funding PDF version of "Cancer Research Funding" 7/15/2004
1.2 The National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers Program PDF version of "The National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers Program" 9/8/2004
1.2s Programa de Centros Oncológicos del Instituto Nacional del Cáncer PDF version of "Programa de Centros Oncológicos del Instituto Nacional del Cáncer" 9/8/2004
1.3 Community Clinical Oncology Program: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Community Clinical Oncology Program: Questions and Answers" 12/31/2003
1.4 NCI's Clinical Trials Cooperative Group Program PDF version of "NCI's Clinical Trials Cooperative Group Program" 2/19/2003
1.9 National Cancer Institute Evaluation of Scientific Hypotheses PDF version of "National Cancer Institute Evaluation of Scientific Hypotheses" 8/18/2004
1.11 Reproduction and Use of National Cancer Institute Materials PDF version of "Reproduction and Use of National Cancer Institute Materials" 9/1/2004
1.12 Donations to the National Cancer Institute PDF version of "Donations to the National Cancer Institute" 8/27/2004
1.13 TRICARE Beneficiaries Can Enter Clinical Trials for Cancer Prevention and Treatment Through a Department of Defense and National Cancer Institute Agreement PDF version of "TRICARE Beneficiaries Can Enter Clinical Trials for Cancer Prevention and Treatment Through a Department of Defense and National Cancer Institute Agreement" 5/28/2003
1.17 The NCI/VA Agreement on Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers PDF version of "The NCI/VA Agreement on Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers" 8/9/2004
1.20 Ordering National Cancer Institute Publications: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Ordering National Cancer Institute Publications: Questions and Answers" 7/28/2004
1.21 Care for Children and Adolescents with Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Care for Children and Adolescents with Cancer: Questions and Answers" 3/2/2004
1.22 Cancer Studies at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Cancer Studies at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center: Questions and Answers" 2/24/2004
1.23 The U.S. National Cancer Institute PDF version of "The U.S. National Cancer Institute" 3/4/2003
1.23s El Instituto Nacional del Cáncer de Estados Unidos PDF version of "El Instituto Nacional del Cáncer de Estados Unidos" 3/26/2003
Information Sources Top
2.1 Cancer Information Sources PDF version of "Cancer Information Sources" 6/10/2004
2.2 PDQ®: Questions and Answers PDF version of "PDQ®: Questions and Answers" 4/22/2003
2.2s PDQ®: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "PDQ®: preguntas y respuestas" 6/9/2003
2.5 The Cancer Information Service: Questions and Answers PDF version of "The Cancer Information Service: Questions and Answers" 6/19/2003
2.5s El Servicio de Información sobre el Cáncer (CIS): preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "El Servicio de Información sobre el Cáncer (CIS): preguntas y respuestas" 1/28/2004
2.8 Cancer Fund-Raising Organizations PDF version of "Cancer Fund-Raising Organizations" 12/22/2003
2.9 Guide to National Cancer Institute Information Resources for Patients and the Public PDF version of "Guide to National Cancer Institute Information Resources for Patients and the Public" 4/25/2003
2.10 How To Evaluate Health Information on the Internet: Questions and Answers PDF version of "How To Evaluate Health Information on the Internet: Questions and Answers" 12/11/2003
2.11 Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers" 7/3/2002
Risk Factors And Possible Causes Top
3.4 DES: Questions and Answers PDF version of "DES: Questions and Answers" 4/15/2003
3.6 Fertility Drugs as a Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer PDF version of "Fertility Drugs as a Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer" 2/1/2000
3.8 Formaldehyde and Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Formaldehyde and Cancer: Questions and Answers" 7/30/2004
3.9 Environmental Tobacco Smoke PDF version of "Environmental Tobacco Smoke" 2/14/2000
3.11 No Excess Mortality Risk Found in Counties with Nuclear Facilities PDF version of "No Excess Mortality Risk Found in Counties with Nuclear Facilities" 5/20/1996
3.13 Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk PDF version of "Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk" 11/3/2003
3.13s Las píldoras anticonceptivas y el riesgo de cáncer PDF version of "Las píldoras anticonceptivas y el riesgo de cáncer" 1/30/2004
3.14 Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers" 12/23/2003
3.14s Fumar cigarrillos y el cancer: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Fumar cigarrillos y el cancer: preguntas y respuestas" 3/5/2004
3.15 Fluoridated Water PDF version of "Fluoridated Water" 10/10/2000
3.17 Psychological Stress and Cancer PDF version of "Psychological Stress and Cancer" 3/9/1998
3.19 Artificial Sweeteners PDF version of "Artificial Sweeteners" 9/3/2003
3.20 Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers" 3/3/2004
3.20s Los virus del papiloma humano y el cáncer: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Los virus del papiloma humano y el cáncer: preguntas y respuestas" 8/9/2004
3.21 Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers" 7/10/2003
3.25 Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats PDF version of "Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats" 9/15/2004
3.26 Vasectomy and Cancer Risk PDF version of "Vasectomy and Cancer Risk" 6/24/2003
3.46 Magnetic Field Exposure and Cancer Studies at the NCI PDF version of "Magnetic Field Exposure and Cancer Studies at the NCI" 5/19/1999
3.52 Radon and Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Radon and Cancer: Questions and Answers" 7/13/2004
3.58 Cancer Clusters PDF version of "Cancer Clusters" 2/26/2004
3.60 Questions and Answers About Estimating Cancer Risk in Ashkenazi Jews PDF version of "Questions and Answers About Estimating Cancer Risk in Ashkenazi Jews" 8/10/2000
3.62 Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It`s Your Choice PDF version of "Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2: It`s Your Choice" 2/6/2002
3.63 Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Smokeless Tobacco and Cancer: Questions and Answers" 5/30/2003
3.65 Questions and Answers About Cigar Smoking and Cancer PDF version of "Questions and Answers About Cigar Smoking and Cancer" 3/7/2000
3.66 Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Antiperspirants/Deodorants and Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers" 7/28/2004
3.67 Questions and Answers About Living with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome PDF version of "Questions and Answers About Living with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome" 8/28/2000
3.69s Cambios en el seno y el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer PDF version of "Cambios en el seno y el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer" 9/22/2000
3.70 Obesity and Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Obesity and Cancer: Questions and Answers" 3/16/2004
3.72 Cellular Telephone Use and Cancer PDF version of "Cellular Telephone Use and Cancer" 1/4/2002
3.74 The Truth About "Light" Cigarettes: Questions and Answers PDF version of "The Truth About 8/17/2004
3.75 Abortion, Miscarriage, and Breast Cancer Risk PDF version of "Abortion, Miscarriage, and Breast Cancer Risk" 3/21/2003
3.76 Menopausal Hormone Use: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Menopausal Hormone Use: Questions and Answers" 12/8/2003
3.77 Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Risk PDF version of "Pregnancy and Breast Cancer Risk" 12/30/2003
Prevention Top
4.2 Chemoprevention PDF version of "Chemoprevention" 5/13/2002
4.13 Questions and Answers About Beta Carotene Chemoprevention Trials PDF version of "Questions and Answers About Beta Carotene Chemoprevention Trials" 6/27/1997
4.17s Los estudios clínicos: conozca los hechos acerca de los estudios de prevención del cáncer PDF version of "Los estudios clínicos: conozca los hechos acerca de los estudios de prevención del cáncer" 6/20/2002
4.18 Breast Cancer Prevention Studies PDF version of "Breast Cancer Prevention Studies" 5/13/2002
4.19 The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR): Questions and Answers PDF version of "The Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR): Questions and Answers" 8/12/2004
4.19s Estudio del Tamoxifeno y del Raloxifeno (STAR): preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Estudio del Tamoxifeno y del Raloxifeno (STAR): preguntas y respuestas" 8/16/2004
4.20 Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT): Questions and Answers PDF version of "Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT): Questions and Answers" 8/9/2004
4.20s Estudio del Selenio y la Vitamina E para Prevenir el Cáncer (SELECT): preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Estudio del Selenio y la Vitamina E para Prevenir el Cáncer (SELECT): preguntas y respuestas" 8/12/2004
Detection/Diagnosis Top
5.2 Computed Tomography (CT): Questions and Answers PDF version of "Computed Tomography (CT): Questions and Answers" 9/8/2003
5.6 Probability of Breast Cancer in American Women PDF version of "Probability of Breast Cancer in American Women" 10/4/2004
5.9 Tumor Grade: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Tumor Grade: Questions and Answers" 5/19/2004
5.9s Grado de un tumor: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Grado de un tumor: preguntas y respuestas" 9/2/2004
5.14 Improving Methods for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis PDF version of "Improving Methods for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis" 6/12/2001
5.16 The Pap Test: Questions and Answers PDF version of "The Pap Test: Questions and Answers" 2/12/2003
5.16s La prueba de Papanicolaou: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "La prueba de Papanicolaou: preguntas y respuestas" 6/12/2002
5.18 Tumor Markers PDF version of "Tumor Markers" 4/27/1998
5.18s Marcadores tumorales PDF version of "Marcadores tumorales" 8/20/1999
5.23 Early Prostate Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Early Prostate Cancer: Questions and Answers" 11/10/2003
5.23s Preguntas y repuestas acerca del cáncer temprano de la próstata PDF version of "Preguntas y repuestas acerca del cáncer temprano de la próstata" 12/7/1999
5.27 Interpreting Laboratory Test Results PDF version of "Interpreting Laboratory Test Results" 1/15/2003
5.28 Screening Mammograms: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Screening Mammograms: Questions and Answers" 5/3/2002
5.28s Mamografías selectivas de detección: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Mamografías selectivas de detección: preguntas y respuestas" 6/6/2002
5.29 The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Questions and Answers PDF version of "The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Questions and Answers" 8/17/2004
5.29s Preguntas y respuestas sobre el análisis del antígeno prostático específico (PSA) PDF version of "Preguntas y respuestas sobre el análisis del antígeno prostático específico (PSA)" 1/22/2001
5.31 Colorectal Cancer Screening: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Colorectal Cancer Screening: Questions and Answers" 6/9/2004
5.31s Exámenes selectivos de detección de cáncer colorrectal: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Exámenes selectivos de detección de cáncer colorrectal: preguntas y respuestas" 9/8/2004
5.32 Staging: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Staging: Questions and Answers" 1/6/2004
5.32s Etapa del cáncer: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Etapa del cáncer: preguntas y respuestas" 8/30/2004
Cancer Site And Types Top
6.1 Synovial Sarcoma PDF version of "Synovial Sarcoma" 5/13/2003
6.2 Inflammatory Breast Cancer PDF version of "Inflammatory Breast Cancer" 5/6/2003
6.4 Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia PDF version of "Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia" 1/26/2001
6.7 Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Cancer: Questions and Answers" 1/8/2003
6.7s El cáncer: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "El cáncer: preguntas y respuestas" 5/13/2003
6.11 Merkel Cell Cancer PDF version of "Merkel Cell Cancer" 4/3/2003
6.12 Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Questions and Answers" 8/8/2000
6.19 Cancer of Unknown Primary Origin PDF version of "Cancer of Unknown Primary Origin" 1/22/2004
6.20 Metastatic Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Metastatic Cancer: Questions and Answers" 9/1/2004
6.20s Preguntas y respuestas acerca del cáncer metastásico PDF version of "Preguntas y respuestas acerca del cáncer metastásico" 5/18/2000
6.26 Bone Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Bone Cancer: Questions and Answers" 1/20/1999
6.26s El cáncer de hueso: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "El cáncer de hueso: preguntas y respuestas" 4/24/2002
6.28s El cáncer de hígado: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "El cáncer de hígado: preguntas y respuestas" 10/23/2001
6.33s Cáncer ovárico: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Cáncer ovárico: preguntas y respuestas" 2/29/2000
6.34 Testicular Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Testicular Cancer: Questions and Answers" 8/14/2003
6.34s El cáncer de testículo: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "El cáncer de testículo: preguntas y respuestas" 11/9/2001
6.36 Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers" 4/18/2001
6.37 Head and Neck Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Head and Neck Cancer: Questions and Answers" 4/18/2002
6.39 Paget's Disease of the Breast: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Paget's Disease of the Breast: Questions and Answers" 3/18/2002
6.40 National Cancer Institute Research on Childhood Cancers PDF version of "National Cancer Institute Research on Childhood Cancers" 2/12/2002
6.41s El cáncer de pulmón PDF version of "El cáncer de pulmón" 10/23/2002
Cancer Therapy Top
7.1 Radiation Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Radiation Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers" 8/25/2004
7.2 Biological Therapies for Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Biological Therapies for Cancer: Questions and Answers" 8/16/2004
7.2s Terapias biológicas: el uso del sistema inmune para tratar el cáncer PDF version of "Terapias biológicas: el uso del sistema inmune para tratar el cáncer" 5/1/2002
7.3 Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers" 8/12/2004
7.5 Preventive Mastectomy PDF version of "Preventive Mastectomy" 6/1/2001
7.7 Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers" 5/12/2004
7.8 Lasers in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Lasers in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers" 8/10/2004
7.16 Tamoxifen: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Tamoxifen: Questions and Answers" 5/13/2002
7.16s Tamoxifeno: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Tamoxifeno: preguntas y respuestas" 5/17/2002
7.18 Gene Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Gene Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers" 3/3/2004
7.20 Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers" 5/13/2002
7.20s Terapia adyuvante para el cáncer de seno: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "Terapia adyuvante para el cáncer de seno: preguntas y respuestas" 5/17/2002
7.33 Questions and Answers About NCI`s Natural Products Branch PDF version of "Questions and Answers About NCI`s Natural Products Branch" 5/1/2000
7.34 Cryosurgery in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Cryosurgery in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers" 9/10/2003
7.40s Estudios clínicos: conozca los datos acerca de los estudios de tratamiento del cáncer PDF version of "Estudios clínicos: conozca los datos acerca de los estudios de tratamiento del cáncer" 6/2/1998
7.41 Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Questions and Answers" 8/31/2004
7.42 Angiogenesis Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cancer PDF version of "Angiogenesis Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cancer" 7/9/1998
7.43 Antineoplastons PDF version of "Antineoplastons" 7/13/2001
7.44 Questions and Answers About NCI's Sentinel Node Biopsy Trials PDF version of "Questions and Answers About NCI's Sentinel Node Biopsy Trials" 2/8/2000
7.45 Herceptin® (Trastuzumab): Questions and Answers PDF version of "Herceptin® (Trastuzumab): Questions and Answers" 2/14/2002
7.46 Access to Investigational Drugs: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Access to Investigational Drugs: Questions and Answers" 5/4/2001
7.47 How To Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility If You Have Cancer PDF version of "How To Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility If You Have Cancer" 8/26/2004
7.47s Cómo encontrar a un doctor o un establecimiento de tratamiento si usted tiene cáncer PDF version of "Cómo encontrar a un doctor o un establecimiento de tratamiento si usted tiene cáncer" 7/20/2004
7.48 Followup Care: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Followup Care: Questions and Answers" 9/2/2004
7.49 Targeted Cancer Therapies: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Targeted Cancer Therapies: Questions and Answers" 4/27/2004
Rehabilitation Top
8.1 National Organizations That Offer Services to People With Cancer and Their Families PDF version of "National Organizations That Offer Services to People With Cancer and Their Families" 9/23/2004
8.1s Organizaciones nacionales que brindan servicios a las personas con cáncer y a sus familias PDF version of "Organizaciones nacionales que brindan servicios a las personas con cáncer y a sus familias" 9/23/2004
8.2 Understanding Prognosis and Cancer Statistics PDF version of "Understanding Prognosis and Cancer Statistics" 12/4/2003
8.2s La interpretación de los pronósticos y las estadísticas del cáncer PDF version of "La interpretación de los pronósticos y las estadísticas del cáncer" 9/21/1998
8.3 Financial Assistance for Cancer Care PDF version of "Financial Assistance for Cancer Care" 8/4/2004
8.3s Ayuda económica para gastos relacionados con el cáncer PDF version of "Ayuda económica para gastos relacionados con el cáncer" 9/8/2004
8.4 Marijuana Use in Supportive Care for Cancer Patients PDF version of "Marijuana Use in Supportive Care for Cancer Patients" 12/12/2000
8.5 Home Care for Cancer Patients PDF version of "Home Care for Cancer Patients" 6/9/2003
8.5s Atención en el hogar para pacientes de cáncer PDF version of "Atención en el hogar para pacientes de cáncer" 1/7/2003
8.6 Hospice PDF version of "Hospice" 10/17/2002
8.6s Cuidados paliativos PDF version of "Cuidados paliativos" 10/17/2002
8.8 Cancer Support Groups: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Cancer Support Groups: Questions and Answers" 2/25/2002
8.9 How To Find Resources in Your Own Community If You Have Cancer PDF version of "How To Find Resources in Your Own Community If You Have Cancer" 12/18/2000
8.9s Cómo encontrar recursos en su comunidad si usted tiene cáncer PDF version of "Cómo encontrar recursos en su comunidad si usted tiene cáncer" 12/8/1999
8.10 Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor Is Only the Beginning PDF version of "Your Health Care Team: Your Doctor Is Only the Beginning" 4/19/2000
8.10s El equipo de atención médica: el médico es sólo el principio PDF version of "El equipo de atención médica: el médico es sólo el principio" 8/15/2000
8.12 Advance Directives PDF version of "Advance Directives" 3/7/2000
8.13 Questions and Answers About Smoking Cessation PDF version of "Questions and Answers About Smoking Cessation" 12/12/2000
8.13s Preguntas y respuestas sobre dejar de fumar PDF version of "Preguntas y respuestas sobre dejar de fumar" 12/27/2000
8.14 More Choices in Cancer Care: Information for Beneficiaries on Medicare Coverage of Cancer Clinical Trials PDF version of "More Choices in Cancer Care: Information for Beneficiaries on Medicare Coverage of Cancer Clinical Trials" 6/21/2002
8.15 End-of-Life Care: Questions and Answers PDF version of "End-of-Life Care: Questions and Answers" 10/30/2002
Complementary And Alternative Methods Of Cancer Therapy Top
9.3 Laetrile/Amygdalin: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Laetrile/Amygdalin: Questions and Answers" 10/10/2001
9.7 Gerson Therapy PDF version of "Gerson Therapy" 12/7/1999
9.13 Cancell/Entelev: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Cancell/Entelev: Questions and Answers" 10/10/2001
9.14 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers" 7/30/2004
9.14s La medicina complementaria y alternativa en el tratamiento del cáncer: preguntas y respuestas PDF version of "La medicina complementaria y alternativa en el tratamiento del cáncer: preguntas y respuestas" 10/7/2003
9.15 Immuno-augmentative Therapy PDF version of "Immuno-augmentative Therapy" 10/27/1999
9.16 Coenzyme Q10: Questions and Answers PDF version of "Coenzyme Q10: Questions and Answers" 10/10/2001
9.18 National Cancer Institute Studies of Hydrazine Sulfate PDF version of "National Cancer Institute Studies of Hydrazine Sulfate" 2/12/2001
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