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Cancer

Cancer can affect a person in a variety of physical and emotional ways, and when you're faced with such a serious issue, you want to find the facts. Use the Cancer Web Guide to answer many of the questions you may have about cancer and direct you to the other medical and emotional support you need.

Cancer Overview

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you'll find yourself wading through a lot of information to learn about this disease. The Web sites recommended in this section offer a cancer overview and link to news updates.

Insights for a Cancer Overview

  • As with any health-related information search, be skeptical of the Web sites you visit. The findingDulcinea Health Web Guide offers tips on determining the credibility of health-oriented Web sites.
  • Remember, there is no substitute for the advice that only your doctor can provide.

Top Sites for a Cancer Overview

To learn about cancer ...
American Cancer Society reviews many types of cancers along with their causes, risk factors, detection and treatment. See the "Choosing a Doctor and Hospital" page for advice about selecting a physician and facility that can treat your cancer.
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National Cancer Institute is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. One helpful feature is the "Quick Links" box on the left of the page. You'll find ready access to a dictionary of cancer terms and a drug dictionary. This site contains information about clinical trials, cancer news updates and advice on how to choose a doctor and treatment facility.
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Inside Cancer was developed and is maintained by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a nonprofit research center. This Web site takes a multimedia approach to reviewing the biology of cancer. A combination of slides and videos supplements the extensive reading materials. Examine the science behind the disease, causes and prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
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For statistical information ...
Cancer Mortality Maps & Graphs visually displays information about cancer death rates from 1950 to 1994 for more than 40 types of cancer. This site is interactive, allowing you to customize the information to suit your specific needs.
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Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) provides a considerable amount of statistical information for several types of cancer, with information about mortality rates, prevalence, lifetime risk and survival rates. State profiles discuss specific trends for certain cancers. Start with the "Help Finding Cancer Statistics" link for guidance.
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For cancer news updates ...
Cancer Prevention and Control is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. Find information on types of cancer, prevention, research and more. This page also links to other cancer publications you may find useful.
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