National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: Cancer Topics
This site provides information on virtually every type of cancer. Information can be found on prevention, causes, detection, treatments, research, and support groups.
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Story md.com: Cancer: Understanding What Is Cancer
An in-depth look at cancer and the human body. Learn about cancer on a cellular level, types of cancer, how genetics and lifestyle risk factors play a part in cancer growth, and much more.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: Cancer Genetics Overview
This site provides extensive information about the relationship of genetics to cancer.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer Info Svc: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer
This site gives the connection between HPV and cervical cancer and gives information on preventing HPV and treating cervical cancer.
Read Works
Read Works: Behind the Screen
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the pros and cons of cancer screenings. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Cancer Index: Index Home
This site from the Cancer Index provides a long list of links to sites on every imaginable type of cancer, genes related to cancer, treatments, and resources for cancer patients and their families. The index can be viewed alphabetically,...