Also Try Smoking Tobacco Prevention Lists Brain Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on brain cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Breast Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on breast cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Cancer Prevention Resources (Net Ventures - Brown) Cancer News on the Net provides sources of information related to the prevention of cancer. Cancer Prevention Resources (Net Ventures - Brown) Cancer News on the Net provides sources of information related to the prevention of cancer. Colorectal Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on colorectal cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Lung Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on lung cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 Skin Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides resources on skin cancer as well as other cancers. 08-05 News -01-02-07 The Cruel Irony of Hormone Therapy (MSNBC News) "The recent data on breast cancer rates suggest that millions of women could have developed and even died from the disease because of excessive use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)." "How did this happen?" "A good place to look is a book called 'Feminine Forever,' by Dr. Robert A. Wilson. A best seller when it was published 40 years ago, the book helped persuade millions of physicians and their female patients that HRT was not just helpful, but necessary." 01-07 -01-31-06 Drinking a Cancer Risk (CNN News) "Along with smoking and chronic infections, alcohol consumption is an important cause of several types of cancer, researchers said on Monday." 01-06 -02-26-09 Study: A Third of Cancer Can Be Prevented (CBS News) "Authors of a joint American-British study say about a third of the cancer cases reported every year in the United States could be prevented, 'through lifestyle.' " "The researchers claim to have crafted the most systematic policy report ever on cancer prevention, using data already available from existing research on cancer risk and prevention." 02-09 -04-05-07 Foods Provide Cancer Preventatives (MSNBC News) "TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer offers these five lifestyle guidelines to help reduce your overall risk of the disease:" 04-07 -05-11-07 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Men (Time.com) "HPV infection drives cancerous growth, as it is widely understood to do in the cervix. But unlike cervical cancer, this type of oral cancer is more prevalent in men." 05-07 -05-18-06 Vaccine Can Eradicate Cervical Cancer--If Given to Teens (CBS News) "Many doctors say that if Gardasil is approved and given to millions of young women, the vaccine could not only virtually eradicate cervical cancer, it could also mean women no longer need frequent Pap smears to detect the cancer and could save billions of dollars spent treating the disease." 05-06 -08-05-08 Prostate Cancer Screening Issues (U.S. News) "Screening for early signs of cancer may seem like a no-brainer. Screening can catch tumors at an early stage, but research also shows that screening doesn't consistently extend life span, and it can lead to aggressive and unnecessary follow-up tests or treatments that can leave men incontinent and impotent. Some doctors even believe that for certain men the test causes more harm than good. In fact, new guidelines released Monday by the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommend that men 75 or older skip the test if they have no reason to suspect they're at high risk. For men younger than 75, the task force concluded there isn't enough good evidence to recommend either for or against screening." 08-08 -09-02-07 Essential Medical Screening (CBS News) "For most of the diseases we're going to talk about screening for, many patients wouldn't have any symptoms at all to alert them that there was a problem. So routine screening allows you to make a diagnosis before symptoms arise and early enough to actually be able to do something about it." 09-07 -09-02-07 Report: To Prevent Cancer, Be Slim...Very Slim (US News) "The gist of a long-awaited analysis of cancer-prevention studies out this week: Be slim, very slim. The report by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research states in no uncertain terms that the more pounds you're packing, the greater your risk of developing a number of cancers, everywhere from the colon and the breast to the kidney and the pancreas. And it gave detailed advice on avoidance." 09-07 -09-04-06 Cancer Vaccine Changes "The Talk" (CNN News) "The vaccine, Amanda's doctor told them, could prevent potentially deadly cervical cancer. He also explained that the three-dose inoculation would work best if she had it well before becoming sexually active." 06-06 -09-27-05 Pomegranate Juice Fights Cancer in Mice (ABC News) "Pomegranate juice, a deep red juice becoming popular as a health drink, works against prostate cancer cells in lab dishes and in mice, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday." 9-05 -12-15-05 Study: Fiber Does Not Prevent Cancer (CBS News) "Fiber is part of a healthy diet. Guidelines suggest we eat 25 to 30 grams a day. An apple is about 5 grams. A cup of baked beans is 19." "But right now the only thing known to prevent colon cancer is that colonoscopy. And that is the problem because only about 40 percent of Americans get a regular colonoscopy." "If you're 50 or over, the recommendation is that you have one every few years. So, Kaledin concludes, it seems most people think eating a big bowl of cereal is a lot easier and just as healthy — they would be wrong about that." 12-05 04-24-03 Obesity Linked to Cancer (USAToday.com - Hellmich) "Excess body weight may contribute to about 20% of all cancer deaths in women and 14% of all cancer deaths in men. This translates to about 90,000 cancer deaths a year in the USA, according to a landmark study on the link between obesity and cancer." "About 65% of Americans are overweight or obese. Obesity is defined as 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight; overweight is 10 to 30 pounds over a healthy weight." 4-03 Leukemia - Breakthrough for Leukemia (UniSci) Provides results of a study in which a pill has produced a 90 percent recovery rate for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). 11-00 Papers Bladder Cancer (National Cancer Institute) Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of bladder cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04 Cancer - Research on Cancer and Foods (Fisher) Provides recommendations to reduce susceptibility to cancer through diet. Cancer Prevention (U.S. News.com) "People often think there's little they can do to prevent cancer. But nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, up to two thirds of all cancer cases could be prevented if people acted on everything known about cancer prevention. Committing to a healthier lifestyle will not guarantee you a cancer-free life, but it will reduce your risk. Here are eight steps to start you on your way:" 04-06 Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Provides educational information about the prevention of cancer. 1-04 Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Provides educational information about the prevention of cancer. 1-04 Cancer Screening Recommendations (American Cancer Society) Recommends frequency of screening for different types of cancer. 1-04 Diet, Exercise, and Cancer (American Cancer Society) "For the majority of Americans who do not smoke, eating a healthful diet and being physically active are the most important ways to reduce cancer risk. Evidence suggests that one third of the 550,000 cancer deaths that occur in the United States each year are due to unhealthy diet and insufficient physical activity." 1-04 Head and Neck Cancer (National Cancer Institute) Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of head and neck cancer, including the larynx and mouth, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04 Natural Supplements to Help Prevent Cancer (Cancer-Prevention.net) "Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products and information contained herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases or, medical problems. It is not intended to replace your doctor's recommendations. The information is provided for educational purposes only. Nutritional benefits may vary from one person to another." 01-07 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (National Cancer Institute) Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04 Prevention - Radon Guide for Families (Environmental Protection Agency) Provides suggestions for measuring and preventing exposure to radon. Also provides statistics to show that radon is the second strongest cause of cancer in the United States. 5-01 Prostate Cancer - Risk Assessment (MSNBC) Provides a questionnaire to determine general risk level for prostate cancer. 1-04 Quitting Smoking (Healthopedia.com) Provides information in quitting smoking. 8-04 Study: Curry Spice Kills Cancer (BBC News) "An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown." "The chemical - curcumin - has long been thought to have healing powers and is already being tested as a treatment for arthritis and even dementia." 10-09 The BRCA Gene and Cancer (CNN News) "Women with the BRCA gene mutations have a 60 to 80 percent chance of developing breast cancer -- at least five times higher than the general population -- according to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, these women have up to a 60 percent chance of getting ovarian cancer in their lifetime." 07-09 Uterus Cancer (National Cancer Institute) Provides information on the prevention, risk factors, and treatment of uterus or endometrial cancer, as well as side effects of treatment. 1-04

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