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Physical Activity and Cancer

This fact sheet summarizes how physical activity, or the lack of it, is linked to cancer.
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Advances in Liver Cancer Research

Learn about NCI-supported research to advance our understanding of how to prevent, detect early, and treat liver cancer.

Looking for a Clinical Trial?

With our basic search form, you can find a trial or contact the NCI for help via phone, email, or online chat.

Your Guide to Cancer

Cancer Basics

Newly Diagnosed

Treatment

Learn more about treatment

Coping with Cancer

Supportive information on managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and treatment for both patients and caregivers.

Advanced Cancer

Information to help with talking about and coping with advanced cancer, making choices about care, and planning for the end of life.

Managing Cancer Care

Information on choosing a doctor or treatment facility, home care, financial help, insurance coverage, end-of-life planning, and resources to help you avoid scams.

Risk Factors for Cancer | Did You Know?

Age, weight, exposure to carcinogens, and genetics can increase the risk of developing cancer. Learn more from this Did You Know? video produced by NCI's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program.