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| CDC is a leader in nationwide cancer prevention and control, working with national
organizations, state health agencies and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote
effective cancer prevention and control practices. |
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Lung Cancer Awareness
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
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2004/2005 Cancer Fact Sheets |
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Prostate Cancer Awareness |
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness |
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Featured Scientific Articles |
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Lung Cancer Awareness
NEW!
More men and women die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer.
CDC offers resources for lung cancer prevention
and control. Visit CDC's new Lung Cancer Web site
for more information about lung cancer and CDC's activities.
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October was National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
(NBCCEDP) helps low income, uninsured, and underserved women gain access to
lifesaving screening programs for early detection of breast and cervical
cancers.
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2004/2005 Cancer Fact Sheets
Visit Fact Sheets to access the new
Program Fact Sheets and Science In Briefs for 2004/2005. Program Fact Sheets
include facts about the disease, CDC's efforts to reduce the disease burden,
and descriptions of funded program activities. Science In Briefs provide an
overview of selected research projects for CDC's cancer activities.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness
CDC has developed educational materials about prostate cancer, which are
designed to promote discussion between patients and physicians and to help men
aged 50 years or older make informed decisions about prostate cancer
screening.Visit CDC’s Prostate Cancer Control
Initiatives Web site for specific resources related to prostate cancer
screening.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Get facts on ovarian cancer, information about CDC funded projects, and
resources related to prevention. Visit the Ovarian Cancer Control Initiative Web site for more information.
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Featured Scientific Articles
This Spotlight on Science highlights scientific articles
from the CDC on survivorship,
mortality and surveillance, screening practices, recommendations on cancer prevention, and various other
topics related to cancer prevention and control.
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