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A Pap Test Could Save Your Life

The information in this brochure can help you understand more about cervical cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk of this disease.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-399

 

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A Pap Test Could Save Your Life

The information in this brochure can help you understand more about cervical cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk of this disease.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-399

 

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Bladder Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about bladder cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-001

 

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Bladder Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about bladder cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-001

 

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Bone Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about bone cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-003

 

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Bone Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about bone cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-003

 

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Brain Tumours: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about primary malignant brain tumours (cancer that starts in the brain).

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-005

 

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Brain Tumours: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about primary malignant brain tumours (cancer that starts in the brain).

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-005

 

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Breast Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about breast cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-007

 

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Breast Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about breast cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-007

 

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Canadian Cancer Statistics 2013

This annual publication provides incidence, mortality, survival and other statistics for the most common types of cancer. Past editions and additional information can be found on Canadian Cancer Statistics webpage at cancer.ca/statistics.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 0835-2976

 

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Canadian Cancer Statistics 2013

This annual publication provides incidence, mortality, survival and other statistics for the most common types of cancer. Past editions and additional information can be found on Canadian Cancer Statistics webpage at cancer.ca/statistics.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 0835-2976

 

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Cervical Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about cervical cancer.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 311-009

 

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Cervical Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about cervical cancer.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 311-009

 

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Chemotherapy and Other Drug Therapies: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet was written to help you understand the different kinds of drug therapies used to treat cancer. Drug therapies – or treatments – include chemotherapy, hormonal drug therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 301-467

 

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Chemotherapy and Other Drug Therapies: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet was written to help you understand the different kinds of drug therapies used to treat cancer. Drug therapies – or treatments – include chemotherapy, hormonal drug therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 301-467

 

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Childhood Cancer: A guide for families

This booklet was written for parents and caregivers of children with cancer (babies to teens). It describes basic medical concerns and issues that may be important to family life during your experience with cancer.

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 313-901

 

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Childhood Cancer: A guide for families

This booklet was written for parents and caregivers of children with cancer (babies to teens). It describes basic medical concerns and issues that may be important to family life during your experience with cancer.

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 313-901

 

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Clear the Air: Protect yourself and your family from second-hand smoke

Includes practical tips to be smoke-free.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 211-053

 

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Clear the Air: Protect yourself and your family from second-hand smoke

Includes practical tips to be smoke-free.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 211-053

 

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Clinical Trials: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet provides information for the patient who is considering being part of a clinical trial.

Date published: 2007
Publication number: 301-720

 

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Clinical Trials: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet provides information for the patient who is considering being part of a clinical trial.

Date published: 2007
Publication number: 301-720

 

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Colorectal Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about colorectal cancer.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 311-011

 

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Colorectal Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about colorectal cancer.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 311-011

 

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Complementary Therapies

Complementary medicine includes many different types of therapies. The information in this booklet will help you better understand complementary therapies. It will help answer your questions and give you the information you need to talk about the subject with your doctor and your family.

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 313-142

 

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Complementary Therapies

Complementary medicine includes many different types of therapies. The information in this booklet will help you better understand complementary therapies. It will help answer your questions and give you the information you need to talk about the subject with your doctor and your family.

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 313-142

 

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Eat Well, Be Active: What you can do

Based on Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and Canada’s Physical Activity Guide, this booklet will help adults of all ages to make changes to their eating and physical activity habits.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 201-077

 

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Eat Well, Be Active: What you can do

Based on Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and Canada’s Physical Activity Guide, this booklet will help adults of all ages to make changes to their eating and physical activity habits.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 201-077

 

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Eating Well When You Have Cancer: A guide to good nutrition

Eating well can be a challenge if you have cancer. This booklet provides information about what good nutrition is, why eating well is important for people with cancer and how to eat as well as possible throughout your treatment and recovery.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 313-220

 

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Eating Well When You Have Cancer: A guide to good nutrition

Eating well can be a challenge if you have cancer. This booklet provides information about what good nutrition is, why eating well is important for people with cancer and how to eat as well as possible throughout your treatment and recovery.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 313-220

 

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Esophageal Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about esophageal cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-049

 

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Esophageal Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about esophageal cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-049

 

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Exercises after Breast Surgery: A guide for women

This booklet provides a series of exercises for women to do after breast cancer surgery.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 310-648

 

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Exercises after Breast Surgery: A guide for women

This booklet provides a series of exercises for women to do after breast cancer surgery.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 310-648

 

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Finding Cancer Early: What men need to know

This pamphlet provides introductory information on the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-406

 

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Finding Cancer Early: What men need to know

This pamphlet provides introductory information on the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-406

 

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Finding Cancer Early: What women need to know

This pamphlet provides introductory information on the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-408

 

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Finding Cancer Early: What women need to know

This pamphlet provides introductory information on the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-408

 

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Fortune Teller: A fun resource for primary school age children

This resource provides general information for primary school age children on healthy sun-safe lifestyles and risk reduction, not skin cancer. Instruction for assembly of the resource is included.

Date published: 2003
Publication number: 240-092

 

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Fortune Teller: A fun resource for primary school age children

This resource provides general information for primary school age children on healthy sun-safe lifestyles and risk reduction, not skin cancer. Instruction for assembly of the resource is included.

Date published: 2003
Publication number: 240-092

 

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Hodgkin Lymphoma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about Hodgkin lymphoma.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-013

 

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Hodgkin Lymphoma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about Hodgkin lymphoma.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-013

 

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Kidney Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about kidney cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number:  311-015

 

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Kidney Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about kidney cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number:  311-015

 

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Laryngeal Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about laryngeal cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-021

 

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Laryngeal Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about laryngeal cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-021

 

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Leukemia: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about leukemia.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-019

 

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Leukemia: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about leukemia.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-019

 

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Life after Cancer Treatment

Many survivors say that it’s helpful to think about and plan for what life might be like after treatment has ended. This booklet can help. Family and friends may also find this booklet useful.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 313-222

 

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Life after Cancer Treatment

Many survivors say that it’s helpful to think about and plan for what life might be like after treatment has ended. This booklet can help. Family and friends may also find this booklet useful.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 313-222

 

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Living with Advanced Cancer

This booklet is for people who have been diagnosed with advanced cancer and their caregivers. It offers practical information and support to help you get started in caring for yourself and each other as you learn to live with advanced cancer.

Date published: 2010
Publication number:  311-404

 

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Living with Advanced Cancer

This booklet is for people who have been diagnosed with advanced cancer and their caregivers. It offers practical information and support to help you get started in caring for yourself and each other as you learn to live with advanced cancer.

Date published: 2010
Publication number:  311-404

 

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Living with Cancer: A guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

This booklet is for those diagnosed with cancer and the people who care for them.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-402

 

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Living with Cancer: A guide for people with cancer and their caregivers

This booklet is for those diagnosed with cancer and the people who care for them.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-402

 

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Lung Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about lung cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-023

 

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Lung Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about lung cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-023

 

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Melanoma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about melanoma.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-025

 

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Melanoma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about melanoma.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-025

 

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Mesothelioma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about mesothelioma.

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 311-037

 

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Mesothelioma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about mesothelioma.

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 311-037

 

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Multiple Myeloma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about multiple myeloma.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-027

 

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Multiple Myeloma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about multiple myeloma.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-027

 

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-029

 

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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-029

 

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Non-melanoma Skin Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about non-melanoma skin cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-031

 

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Non-melanoma Skin Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about non-melanoma skin cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-031

 

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One Step at a Time: For Smokers Who Don't Want to Quit

This booklet is for smokers who don't want to quit smoking. It won't tell them to quit but instead it will help them to better understand their relationship with smoking.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 211-995

 

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One Step at a Time: For Smokers Who Don't Want to Quit

This booklet is for smokers who don't want to quit smoking. It won't tell them to quit but instead it will help them to better understand their relationship with smoking.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 211-995

 

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One Step at a Time: For Smokers Who Want to Quit

This booklet is for those who have decided they want to quit smoking.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 211-083

 

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One Step at a Time: For Smokers Who Want to Quit

This booklet is for those who have decided they want to quit smoking.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 211-083

 

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One Step at a Time: Help a Smoker Quit

This booklet is for friends and family who want to help a smoker quit.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 211-997

 

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One Step at a Time: Help a Smoker Quit

This booklet is for friends and family who want to help a smoker quit.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 211-997

 

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Oral Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about oral cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-051

 

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Oral Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about oral cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-051

 

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Ovarian Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about ovarian cancer.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 311-033

 

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Ovarian Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about ovarian cancer.

Date published: 2013
Publication number: 311-033

 

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Pain Relief: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet was written to help people with cancer and their families understand cancer pain and how it can be reduced.

Date published: 2010
Publication number: 311-578

 

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Pain Relief: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet was written to help people with cancer and their families understand cancer pain and how it can be reduced.

Date published: 2010
Publication number: 311-578

 

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Pancreatic Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about pancreatic cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-035

 

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Pancreatic Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about pancreatic cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-035

 

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Preventing Cancer

This pamphlet is both a starting point for people who want to know how to reduce their risk of cancer and also a call to action that encourages you to get involved in your community and fight cancer on every level.

Date published: 2010
Publication number: 311-384

 

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Preventing Cancer

This pamphlet is both a starting point for people who want to know how to reduce their risk of cancer and also a call to action that encourages you to get involved in your community and fight cancer on every level.

Date published: 2010
Publication number: 311-384

 

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Primary Liver Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about primary liver cancer.

Date published: 2007
Publication number: 311-053

 

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Primary Liver Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first steps in learning about primary liver cancer.

Date published: 2007
Publication number: 311-053

 

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Prostate Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about prostate cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-039

 

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Prostate Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about prostate cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-039

 

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Questions to Ask about Cancer

This booklet lists important questions people diagnosed with cancer may want to ask their healthcare team.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 313-390

 

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Questions to Ask about Cancer

This booklet lists important questions people diagnosed with cancer may want to ask their healthcare team.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 313-390

 

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Radiation Therapy: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet was written for people who’ve been diagnosed with cancer and are about to start radiation therapy.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 301-477

 

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Radiation Therapy: A guide for people with cancer

This booklet was written for people who’ve been diagnosed with cancer and are about to start radiation therapy.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 301-477

 

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Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

The information in this brochure can help you understand more about breast cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk of this disease.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-395

 

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Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

The information in this brochure can help you understand more about breast cancer and what you can do to reduce your risk of this disease.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-395

 

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Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

This brochure gives you information on how to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-465

 

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Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer

This brochure gives you information on how to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-465

 

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Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

This pamphlet describes the risk factors for skin cancer, the need for sunscreens, proper clothing for protection from the sun.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 211-939

 

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Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer

This pamphlet describes the risk factors for skin cancer, the need for sunscreens, proper clothing for protection from the sun.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 211-939

 

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Sexuality and Cancer

This booklet is for men and women of all sexual orientations who’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Their sexual partners may also find it helpful.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 313-523

 

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Sexuality and Cancer

This booklet is for men and women of all sexual orientations who’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Their sexual partners may also find it helpful.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 313-523

 

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Stomach Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about stomach cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-041

 

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Stomach Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about stomach cancer.

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-041

 

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Talking about Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet provides information on prostate health.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-382

 

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Talking about Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet provides information on prostate health.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 311-382

 

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Testicular Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

This publication gives you introductory information on understanding your diagnosis of testicular cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-043

 

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Testicular Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

This publication gives you introductory information on understanding your diagnosis of testicular cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-043

 

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Thyroid Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about thyroid cancer

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-045

 

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Thyroid Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

The introductory information in this brochure can help you and your family take the first step in learning about thyroid cancer

Date published: 2008
Publication number: 311-045

 

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Understanding Treatment for Breast Cancer: A guide for women

This booklet was written to help you understand the different ways to treat breast cancer with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-937

 

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Understanding Treatment for Breast Cancer: A guide for women

This booklet was written to help you understand the different ways to treat breast cancer with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-937

 

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Uterine Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

This publication gives you introductory information on understanding your diagnosis of uterine cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-047

 

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Uterine Cancer: Understanding your diagnosis

This publication gives you introductory information on understanding your diagnosis of uterine cancer.

Date published: 2012
Publication number: 311-047

 

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When Someone You Know Has Cancer

This brochure will help you understand what someone with cancer is going through and provides some ideas on how you can offer support. Many of the tips are also appropriate if your friend is caring for someone with cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 301-464

 

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When Someone You Know Has Cancer

This brochure will help you understand what someone with cancer is going through and provides some ideas on how you can offer support. Many of the tips are also appropriate if your friend is caring for someone with cancer.

Date published: 2011
Publication number: 301-464

 

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When Your Child Has Cancer: A guide to good nutrition

This booklet can help. In it you will find information about: nutrition basics and why eating well during cancer treatment is important eating-related side effects and ways to try to manage them kid-friendly recipes and recipe tips

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 313-892

 

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When Your Child Has Cancer: A guide to good nutrition

This booklet can help. In it you will find information about: nutrition basics and why eating well during cancer treatment is important eating-related side effects and ways to try to manage them kid-friendly recipes and recipe tips

Date published: 2009
Publication number: 313-892

 

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