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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Environmental Problems and Human Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This article helps explain how carcinogens cause cancer ,and it discusses ways that cancer can be treated or prevented.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Leukemia

For Students 9th - 10th
Answer many questions relating to Leukemia by clicking on any of the questions listed at the top of the page.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Non Hodgkin's Lymphomas

For Students 9th - 10th
Answer many of your questions relating to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas by clicking on your particular question listed at the top of the page.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Hodgkin's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose from a list of questions, located at the top of the page, relating to Hodgkin's disease.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Thyroid Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose from a list of questions, located at the top of the page, to understand or further understand Thyroid Cancer.
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Handout
WebMD

Medicine Net: Pancreatic Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
You may choose from a list of questions, located at the top of the page, relating to Pancreatic Cancer to help you understand or further understand cancer of the pancreas.
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Website
Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancerbackup: Primary Bone Cancer Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive and effective site lists the types of bone cancer and examines the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this illness.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Shingles

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the skin rash Herpes Zoster, which is commonly known as "shingles". It contains information on how shingles start, the treatment, and complications involved. Links are also included for additional information.
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PBS

Pbs: Cancer Caught on Video

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting site presents microscopic videos of cancer growth and the formation of new blood vessels by the cancer cells so they can survive.
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Other

Womenshealth.gov: Skin Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Health Center Institute provides this site. It is detailed information about all aspects of skin cancer.
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Other

Hispavista Horoscopo

For Students 9th - 10th
Hispavista Horoscopo is a horoscope site that gives your daily horoscope in Spanish. In doing so, it gives you details in how you will fare in the areas of love, health, and work.
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Other

American College of Chest Physicians: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page of a professional organization of physicians who specialize in cardio-pulmonary care. This resource contains a great deal of information, especially research for the latest trends in cardiac and respiratory care.
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Other

Lymphoma Information Ntwk: Childhood Hodgkin's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Site containing information about childhood Hodgkin's disease.
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Article
Other

Quackwatch: Power Lines and Cancer Nothing to Fear

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the history of power lines and cancer associations, as well as dispelling the myth. The science is explored by citing known facts, studies and experts in the field.
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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Cancer Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many links on information about cancer.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Cardinal Bernardin: In Memoriam

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of a newscast after Cardinal Bernardin's death. Includes facts about him and responses to his life from many prominent Catholics. Click over to the interview with him by Clarence Page.
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Unit Plan
University of Toronto (Canada)

Oral Cancer Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents some facts related to oral cancer, including what it is, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
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Unit Plan
National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Cell Biology and Cancer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners examine the major biological concepts related to the development and impact of cancer. The resource consists of a web version of the supplement, state standards, and downloadable materials.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer Institute: Kidney Cancer Treatment and Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Cancer Institute provides a range of information about various types of kidney cancer and treatments.
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Other

Prostate Cancer Research Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
This organizations dedicates itself to reasearch in the fight against prostate cancer. It has links to other organizations and appropriate sites.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
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Article
Washington State University

Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Why Do People and Animals Get Cancer More Than They Used To?

For Students 3rd - 8th
A cancer researcher from WSU and a veterinarian from WSU's Veterinary teaching hospital helps Dr. Universe answer this challenging question.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Cancer Genetics Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides extensive information about the relationship of genetics to cancer.