Overview: Prevention & Screening
Helping Someone Avoid Tobacco: What Works
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Get an insider guide on tobacco cessation aids, read about the dangers of social smoking, and learn how to talk to your kids about tobacco and alcohol in the November issue of Focused on Health.
All of us can take steps toward reducing our risks for certain cancers. Consult your healthcare provider at your next exam about strategies you can take to reduce your risks of developing cancer.
Early Detection
- Cancer Risk Factors
- Cancer Screening Recommendations
- Genetic Testing & Counseling
- Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
Healthy Living
Multimedia
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Video: Take Charge! Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Health Care (45:30)
Video: Prostate Health Conference: Making Educated Choices in 2009 (2:17:52)
Video: Anti Cancer: Explore a New Way of Life with David Servan-Schreiber, M.D., Ph.D. (1:31:04)
Video: Cooking Healthy: An Evening with Canyon Ranch Chef Scott Uehlein (1:04:10)
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So Easy: Luscious Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week, featuring Ellie Krieger, Food Network Host - November 2, 2009
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