NCI Fact Sheets

Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This fact sheet reviews research about the possibility of a connection between personal hair dye use and cancer.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A fact sheet about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for the prevention of infection with certain types of HPV, which is the major cause of cervical cancer.

Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on vitamin D and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for vitamin D and the amount of vitamin D in food and supplements.

Ordering National Cancer Institute Publications

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A fact sheet that describes NCI policy on distribution of publications, including quantity, cost, method of payment, shipping and handling, and refunds.

Mammograms

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A fact sheet that defines screening and diagnostic mammograms. Discusses mammography screening guidelines and risk factors for breast cancer.

Proteomics and Cancer

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This fact sheet describes proteomics (the study of proteins and how they respond to the needs of the body or in disease). This research may lead to new ways to diagnose cancer and identify the best treatments for individual patients.

Targeted Cancer Therapies

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This NCI fact sheet describes targeted cancer therapies, which are drugs that block the growth and spread of cancer by interfering with specific molecules involved in carcinogenesis (the process by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells) and tumor growth.

BRCA1 and BRCA2: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A fact sheet about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, how BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations (changes) affect a person's risk of cancer, genetic testing for cancer risk, interpreting test results, and the benefits and risks of genetic testing.

Cancer Advances in Focus: Brain and Other Central Nervous System Cancers

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A fact sheet that highlights progress made in research on brain and other central nervous system cancers since 1971, and describes topics for future research.

Calcium and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence

Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on calcium and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for calcium, and the amount of calcium in foods and supplements.