Cancer Genetics
Links to patient and health professionals information about genetics and gene testing related to cancer. These include a list of genetic cancer types; policies that regulate genetic testing; a search ... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Cancer Prevention and Control Page - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Also available in: Spanish
Prevention control resources that focus on the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, the National Program of Cancer Registries, the National Skin Cancer Prevention Education Pro... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
cancer.gov: Cancer Information from the National Cancer Institute
Also available in: Spanish
Accurate and up-to-date information on cancer prevention, cause, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation designed for the use of cancer patients and their families health professionals and... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Clinical Trials: Understanding Clinical Trials
Also available in: Spanish
This web page describes clinical trials, why they are important, where they take place and who is eligible. The pros and cons associated with trials, informed consent, and the protection of patients ... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Prevention
Answers questions on cancer prevention methods and discusses the results of clinical trials and research on cancer prevention..... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Screening/Detection (Testing for Cancer)
Answers questions about cancer diagnosis, screening and detection. Also discusses various imaging methods and interpretation of laboratory results..... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Prevention, Genetics, Causes
General information on this site about prevention, detection and genetic testing for cancer as well as information relating to specific cancers.... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Treatment
What to expect and how to care for yourself if you are receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Descriptions of external radiation therapy and brachytherapy using radiation implants; radiation therapy ... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Special Populations Publications Index - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Also available in: Spanish
List of NCI publications with a focus on cancer prevention information written especially for minorities -- African Americans, Native Americans and Hispanic Americans. Includes information on food cho... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Synovial Sarcoma
A fact sheet about a rare type of cancer that occurs in tendons, bursae, or the cavity that separates the bones of certain joints.... Details >
Cancer Information Service, National Cancer Institute |
