General Cancer Prevention Information
- Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ®)
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General information about cancer prevention and descriptions of the concepts used in cancer-specific prevention summaries. - Cancer Trends Progress Report: Prevention 3
This section of the report focuses on factors that can affect a person's risk of getting cancer. Has information on adult and youth smoking, alcohol and fat consumption, certain chemicals in the environment, and other topics.
Specific Cancers
- Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Cervical Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may increase the risk of developing cervical cancer and about approaches that may help in the prevention of this disease. - Colorectal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing of colorectal cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Endometrial Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing endometrial cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Esophageal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing esophageal cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing hepatocellular cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing lung cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Oral Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing cancer of the lip or mouth and about approaches that may help in the prevention of this disease. - Ovarian Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing ovarian cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing prostate cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing skin cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease. - Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing stomach cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease.
Tobacco
- Smoking Home Page 28
Free help to quit smoking, plus information on smoking and cancer, secondhand smoke, cigarettes and other tobacco products, tobacco research, and statistics. - Smokeless Tobacco 29
NCI's gateway for information about chewing tobacco and snuff.
Food
- Fruits & Veggies Matter 30
This Web site supports the "Fruits and Veggies - More Matters" initiative, which encourages the consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health. CDC developed and maintains the site in partnership with NCI and others. - Down Home Healthy Cooking: Recipes and Tips for Healthy Cooking 31
Cookbook that presents traditional soul food recipes with a healthy twist. Developed for African Americans who are at higher risk from diet-related chronic diseases. Full of simple tips for tasty and nutritious dishes. - We Can! 32
We Can! or "Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition" is a national program designed for families and communities to help children maintain a healthy weight. - News from the Women's Health Initiative: Reducing Total Fat Intake May Have Small Effect on Risk of Breast Cancer, No Effect on Risk of Colorectal Cancer, Heart Disease, or Stroke 33
Following an eating pattern lower in total fat did not significantly reduce the incidence of breast cancer, heart disease, or stroke, and did not reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in healthy postmenopausal women, according to the latest clinical trial results from the Women's Health Initiative. - Garlic and Cancer Prevention 34
A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on the consumption of garlic for cancer prevention. - Red Wine and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet 35
A fact sheet about the biologically active phytochemicals, or plant chemicals, found in red wine and their possible cancer-protective effects. - Tea and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence 36
A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about tea and cancer prevention. It includes information about the ingredients of tea and safety considerations regarding tea consumption.
Sunlight
- Anyone Can Get Skin Cancer 37
No matter if your skin is light, dark, or somewhere in between, everyone is at risk for skin cancer. Learn what skin cancer looks like, how to find it early, and how to lower the chance of skin cancer. - How to Protect Your Skin from Sunlight 38
Tips for protecting the skin from sunlight. - How to Check Your Skin for Skin Cancer 39
Tips for examining the skin for changes that could be skin cancer.
Other Cancer Prevention Topics
- Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet 40
A fact sheet about antioxidants, substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. - Calcium and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence 41
A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on calcium and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for calcium, and the amount of calcium in foods and supplements. - Cancer Vaccines 42
A fact sheet that discusses cancer vaccines. Explains how they work, how they are made, and describes research related to their use. - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines 43
A fact sheet about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for the prevention of infection with certain types of HPV, which is the major cause of cervical cancer. - Statins and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet 44
A fact sheet about results from animal research and ongoing observational studies of people taking statins that suggest that these drugs may lower the risk of certain cancers, including colorectal and skin cancers. - Energy Balance: Weight and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet 45
Information from NCI and other agencies about healthy weight, diet, physical activity, and obesity and the research aimed at understanding their relationship to cancer.
Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials
- If You Want To Find Ways To Prevent Cancer...Learn About Prevention Clinical Trials 46
Easy-to-read brochure that explains the basics of cancer prevention trials. - The Breast Cancer Prevention Trial 47
A collection of material about the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT). - Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Trial 48
A collection of material about the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR trial, one of the largest-ever breast cancer prevention studies. - The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial 49
A collection of material about a study designed to see whether the drug finasteride (trade name Proscar) can prevent prostate cancer in men ages 55 and older. - The SELECT Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial 50
A collection of material about SELECT (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial), which sought to determine whether these two dietary supplements could protect against prostate cancer.
Prevention-Related Research
- Division of Cancer Prevention 51
The Division of Cancer Prevention is the primary unit of the National Cancer Institute devoted to cancer prevention research. - Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program 52
This program provides postdoctoral training opportunities in cancer prevention and control.