Federal Government Resources
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General Cancer Resources
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Cancer Institute 
Search this site for information on different types of cancer.
Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle  
An interactive fromthe National Cancer Institute that will help you make informed decisions about how you can lower your risk

National Institutes for Health  
Search this site for health information on cancer and other health topics cancer

Non Federal Government Resources
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American Cancer Society   
This site contains information for patients, family, & friends, survivors, health information seekers, professionals, donors and volunteers.

Breast cancer
Federal Government Resources
By following these links, you will be leaving the VA website.     
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Cancer Institute
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer
This National Cancer Institute booklet (NIH Publication No. 05-1556) has important information about breast cancer. 
Also available in Spanish.

Cervical cancer
National Cancer Institute
Cervical Cancer  
Definition, prevention and treatment information. 
Also available in Spanish.

Colon cancer
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Colorectal Cancer Screening   
A 2-page pamphlet on the basic facts of screening for colorectal cancer. 
Also available in Spanish. 

Colorectal Cancer-Let's Break the Silence     
A 2-page pamphlet on colorectal cancer screening and early detection. 
Also available in Spanish.  

Lung cancer
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Risk Understanding the Puzzle   
Find out about lung cancer risk and your risk for developing lung cancer on this interactive site from the National Cancer Institute

National Institute on Aging 
Lung Cancer   
This site contains the definition, causes and risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and frequently asked questions about lung cancer.

Oral cancer
Medline Plus Oral Cancer  
Basic information about oral cancer with links to more information.

National Cancer Institute
Oral Cancer Prevention   
Gives information on what you can do to help prevent oral cancer.

Prostate cancer
National Cancer Institute
What You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer   
This National Cancer Institute booklet (NIH Publication No. 05-1576) has important information about prostate cancer.

Skin cancer
National Cancer Institute
What you need to know about skin cancer
Learn about skin cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and questions to ask the doctor.

Non Federal Government Resources
By following these links, you will be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs website.  VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below.

Breast cancer
Cancer Screening and Prevention: American Cancer Society
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer   
The American Cancer Society reviews the risk factors for the development of breast cancer we can change and those we can't.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure   
Is world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists.

Colon cancer
Risk Factors for Colon Cancer 
The American Cancer Society reviews the risk factors for the development of colon cancer we can change and  those we can't

Skin cancer
Skin Cancer Facts   
Information from the American Cancer Society on the different types of skin cancer and tips for preventing skin