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Recent cancer research findings that are likely to influence your medical care.

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Prevention

The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
(Updated: 06/24/2003) - A collection of material about a study designed to see whether the drug finasteride (trade name Proscar) can prevent prostate cancer in men ages 55 and older.

The SELECT Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial
(Updated: 08/03/2004) - A collection of material about SELECT (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial), which will determine whether these two dietary supplements can protect against prostate cancer.

Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Trial
(Updated: 08/09/2004) - A collection of material about the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR trial, one of the largest breast cancer prevention studies ever.

The Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
(Updated: 11/09/2001) - A collection of material about the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial.

Chemoprevention
A fact sheet about NCI's research efforts to find substances that prevent cancer or reduce the risk of cancer recurrence after treatment.

Breast Cancer Prevention Studies
A fact sheet about three clinical trials of methods of preventing breast cancer.

Questions and Answers About Beta Carotene Chemoprevention Trials
A fact sheet about three clinical trials designed to study whether beta carotene and other agents can prevent cancer.

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