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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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Handout
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer Info Svc: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the connection between HPV and cervical cancer and gives information on preventing HPV and treating cervical cancer.
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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.
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Website
Other

The Kushi Institute: A Macrobiotic Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Called the Kushi Institute, this site explores the concept of Macrobiotics in Cancer treatment (which has been considered alternative and controversial). A good place for an overview of Macrobiotics and alternative treatments.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Dangers and Uses of Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores the danger and uses of radiation, how it is detected, and radiation in the environment.
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Article
Other

Cancer Information Network: Follow Up and Emotional Support

For Students 9th - 10th
The article stresses the importance of follow-up treatment for lung cancer and the significance of family and group support.
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Handout
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Nuclear Medicine: Cancer Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn how gamma rays and other forms of treatment are used to destroy cancer cells.
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Website
Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancerbackup: How Is Cancer Treated?

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise site names and defines the various types of cancer treatment. Watchfull waiting, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and other treatments are featured in this site.
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Website
Other

Cancer Index: Index Home

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cancer Index provides a long list of links to sites on every imaginable type of cancer, genes related to cancer, treatments, and resources for cancer patients and their families. The index can be viewed alphabetically,...