| Cancer Information Highlights |
| From the National Cancer Institute |
| Updating you about cancer causes, prevention, screening, treatment, coping, and more |
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| New from NCI |
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Facebook Live Event: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month |
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On March 7 from 1:30-2:00 p.m. ET, join colorectal cancer experts Dr. LeeAnn Bailey of NCI and Dr. James Zabora and Theron Scott of the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center as they discuss colorectal cancer prevention and screening.
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Aspirin to Reduce Cancer Risk |
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Millions of U.S. adults take aspirin to reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke. But studies over the last two decades have suggested that regular aspirin use may also decrease the risk of developing or dying from some types of cancer. Learn how researchers are investigating how aspirin works against cancer. |
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U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Falling, But Some Regions Left Behind
A study of nationwide mortality data found that cancer deaths in the United States dropped between 1980 and 2014. However, deaths from cancer are still high in some areas and 160 counties had a substantial increase in cancer deaths during that time period.
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Video—Metastasis: How Cancer Spreads
This animation shows how cancer cells travel from the place in the body where they first formed to other parts of the body. Watch the video and learn more on our Metastatic Cancer page.
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| PDQ Summary Updates |
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Childhood Astrocytomas Treatment
Our PDQ summary on childhood astrocytomas has had a major revision. It includes updated information on factors that affect prognosis and treatment, descriptions and examples of low-grade and high-grade tumors, different treatment options, and the treatments used for newly diagnosed and recurrent low-grade and high-grade tumors.
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment
We’ve updated our PDQ summary on childhood soft tissue sarcoma with a complete revision of the section that describes the stages of this disease.
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Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to learn how colon and rectal cancers can be found early, when they are most treatable. This page covers the different tests that are available, how to decide which test is right for you, and when you should start being screened.
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Learn about factors that increase your risk for developing colon and rectal cancers, as well as those that can lower your risk.
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Day-to-Day Life for People with Cancer
Making decisions about how to live your life is especially important for people with cancer. This page links to strategies for managing day-to-day life with cancer, faith and spirituality, and going back to work.
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