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May 12, 2008
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 Common Questions
This section contains answers to the most frequently asked questions about cancer. Topics covered include risk factors, symptoms, medical tests, treatment options and questions to ask your doctor. Users will find the question and answer format easily understandable. Enter a keyword or select a topic below to begin a search.
Common Question Topics:
Patient and Family Coping
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Prevention
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Risk Factors
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Screening and Medical Tests
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Symptoms
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Treatment
Selected HOPE Resources for Patient and Family Coping
Cancer prevention begins with behavioral changes including diet and excersice, sun protection, and tobacco prevention.
Selected HOPE Resources for Prevention
A risk factor is anything that may increase the likelihood of developing cancer.
Selected HOPE Resources for Risk Factors
Screening tests can be used to detect cancer before symptoms develop.
Selected HOPE Resources for Screening and Medical Tests
The human body can sometimes send signals in the form of symptoms to alert an individual that something could be interfering with normal body function.
Selected HOPE Resources for Symptoms
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