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Cancer
Cancer Topic

Cancer Topic
A resource for patients and family members to assist in coping with cancer.

Cancer News  
The latest cancer-related news headlines.


• Not All Colon Cancer Patients Need Chemotherapy: Study
• Mastectomies on the Increase
• New Therapy Kills Human Leukemia Cells in Mice
• More related headlines


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Cancer Feature Story  

Aspirin Might Help Combat CancerAspirin Might Help Combat Cancer

High doses needed for benefit, though, and carry high risks

Aspirin has a history of helping. Since 1829, when it was discovered that a compound in willow plants could provide pain relief, scientists have perfected and expanded its use to battle fever, pain, swelling and blood clots. It's become an important tool in the fight against heart attacks and stroke. full story»


Cancer-Related Illnesses and Conditions  
Find information about illnesses and conditions that relate to cancer or search the entire database.


Illnesses and Conditions
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Cancer-Related Complementary and Alternative Medicine  
Search complementary and alternative therapies for cancer.


Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Cancer-Related Drug Guide  
Search the Drug Guide, an electronic drug reference that provides useful patient education, summaries of more than 2,400 commonly prescribed medications.





drug guide
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Medical Tests  

Breast Biopsy

Breast Self-exam

Breast Ultrasound

Cancer Antigen 125 (CA 125)

Digital Rectal Exam

Home Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) for Colorectal Cancer

Mammography

Pap Test

Prostate Biopsy

Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA)

Skin Biopsy

Testicular Self-Exam (TSE)

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