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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer: What You Need to Know Cancer of the Colon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed description of cancer of the colon and rectum. Includes information on diagnosis, symptoms, stages and treatment of this cancer. Also provides links to definitions of many of the terms used throughout...
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Article
Other

Onco Link: All About Colon Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
The following questions are answered in this thorough site: what is colon cancer; am I at risk for colon cancer; how can I prevent colon cancer; what screening tests are available; what are the signs of colon cancer; how is colon cancer...
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Website
National Institutes of Health

U.s. Dept of Health and Human Services: Cancer and the Environment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Document provides information on the causes and nature of cancer and particularly the substances in the environment that are known to cause or may cause cancer in humans such as tobacco, ultraviolet radiation, pesticides, and metals.
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Handout
Other

Onco link.com: Bladder Cancer the Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
The following topics are examined on this complete site: what is bladder cancer; am I at risk for bladder cancer; how can I prevent bladder cancer; what screening tests are available; what are the signs of bladder cancer; how is bladder...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Carcinogens and Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of cancer and its causes.