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An online system for finding, viewing, and ordering NCI reports, publications, and other materials. Can be searched by topic, audience, and language. Catalog of available items, updated daily, can be printed for off-line use.
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The Science Explained
Understanding Cancer
Discusses and illustrates what cancer is, explains the link between genes and cancer, and discusses what is known about the causes, detection and diagnosis of the disease.
Understanding Angiogenesis
An illustrated description of angiogenesis and its importance in cancer research.
Understanding Estrogen Receptors, Tamoxifen, and Raloxifene
Describes the hormone estrogen and its receptor. Explains the relationship of estrogen and its receptor to breast cancer and the risks and benefits of reducing cancer risk with drugs called antiestrogens and selective estrogen receptor molecules (SERMs).
Understanding the Immune System
Illustrates the immune system, the complex network of specialized cells and organs that distinguishes between self and foreign molecules inside the body. Explains that a malfunctioning immune system can cause allergies or arthritis and can fail to stop the growth of cancer cells.
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.
Cancer Imaging
(Posted: 03/23/2000) - A visual introduction to cancer imaging, featuring information about imaging technologies and their uses, imaging trials, and recent imaging developments.
Understanding Nanodevices
Explains nanotechnology and its potential to improve cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Illustrates several nanotechnology tools in development, including nanopores, quantum dots, and dendrimers.
Understanding SNPs and Cancer
Explains tiny variations in the human genome called Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). Suggests that SNPs may be involved in the different levels of individual cancer risk.
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