'Cancer Rates and Risks' Available

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Oncology NEWS InternationalOncology NEWS International Vol 5 No 11
Volume 5
Issue 11

BETHESDA, Md--The National Cancer Institute has released the latest edition of Cancer Rates and Risks, a 205-page reference book with cancer statistics and brief chapters by NCI experts, written in lay language, on known cancer risk factors. Single copies are available free through the NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).

BETHESDA, Md--The National Cancer Institute has released the latest edition of Cancer Rates and Risks, a 205-page reference book with cancer statistics and brief chapters by NCI experts, written in lay language, on known cancer risk factors. Single copies are available free through the NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237).

Articles in this issue
Factor Analysis of New Symptom Scale in Breast Cancer Finds Six Clusters
AIDS Funding Increased for Fiscal '97
'Cancer Rates and Risks' Available
New Breast Cancer Patient Resource Is Available
Short-Term Metronidazole not Linked to Cancer
Various Capitation Models Are Available for Oncology Networks
NCI Urges full Disclosure of Cigarette Contents
Antifungal Resistance on the Increase
Fentanyl Patch Useful Alternative in Cancer Pain Patients
Analysis of Microvessel Density Predicts Extraprostatic Spread
Late Infection With Cytomegalovirus a Serious Problem in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients
FDA Panel Cancels HIV Drug Meeting
Klausner Cites Breast Cancer Progress in Jo Oberstar Lecture
Foundation Supports Legislation Backing Cancer Treatment Coverage
FDA Approves Xillix LIFE-Lung System
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