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	Risk Factors There are many factors that contribute to your risk of developing cancer.		Treatment Don't be afraid to ask as questions. Understand your treatment options.		Prevention Regular screening exams can result in the early detection of most cancers.

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What is Cancer? Cancer occurs when cells in the body grow out of control and crowd out normal cells. But not all cancers behave the same... Facts, Risk Factors, Incidence Treating Cancer Your treatment options depend on the type and stage of the cancer, as well as your age, health status, and preferences. Chemotherapy Center, Radiation Therapy Center Preventing Cancer Early detection is key to the successful treatment of cancer. Get screened by a physician today. Nutrition, Healthy Diet, Physical Activity Sponsored Links Renal Cell Cancer Study For patients with advanced stage renal cell carcinoma. Learn more. www.renalcellcancertrial.com Skin Care Issues Due to Cancer? Fabulous new products specifically formulated to help skin damaged by radiation or chemotherapy. www.lindiskin.com Natural Cancer Fighting Supplements Learn how natural and safe supplements counteract the underlying causes of cancer and improve the environment of the body to make it more difficult for cancers of any type to survive. www.cancer-prevention.net Learn About Asbestos-Caused Lung Cancer Asbestos has been linked to the lung cancer type mesothelioma. Factual information on the disease with links to doctors, clinics, support groups, clinical trials, and treatment options. www.mesothelioma-lung-cancer.org ( What's this? )  Feature Article Early Detection and Symptoms From the American Cancer Society Following the American Cancer Society's guidelines for the early detection of cancer improves the chances that cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully The ACS has specific recommendations for cancer-related checkups and for the early detection of breast, prostate, colon and rectum, and uterus cancers. Signs and Symptoms A symptom is an indication of disease, illness, injury, or that something is not right in the body. Symptoms are felt or noticed by a patient, but not easily observed by anyone else. For example chills, weakness, achiness, shortness of breath, and a cough are symptoms that might indicate pneumonia. More...  Cancer News News Cancer News News - HealthDay • Palliative Care Comes Too Late for Many   February 24, 2005 01:56:28 PM PST, HealthDay • Scientists Identify Stem Cell On/Off Switch   February 23, 2005 08:41:37 PM PST, HealthDay • Second Gene Mutation Explains Lung Cancer Drug Resistance   February 23, 2005 08:41:37 PM PST, HealthDay • Health Tip: The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopy   February 22, 2005 08:41:33 PM PST, HealthDay • Health Tip: Deadly Secondhand Smoke   February 22, 2005 08:41:33 PM PST, HealthDay "Cancer News" News via RSS (What is RSS?) http://health.yahoo.com/news/rss/cancer All Health RSS Feeds

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