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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and other information about oral cancer.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in-depth review of a variety of topics related to prostate cancer including causes, the stages of the disease, prevention, and treatment. Included is a list of terms and definitions.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Q & a About Smoking Cessation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses, through a series of questions and answers, the benefits of smoking cessation. Also provides links to definitions of many of the terms used throughout the site.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to articles that deal specifically with many different causes of cancer, such as genetic, hormonal, or from a chemical that is inhaled or eaten.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Cancer Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on virtually every type of cancer. Information can be found on prevention, causes, detection, treatments, research, and support groups.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Patient Version

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a lot of information on the stomach and stomach cancer. Learn what the symptoms of stomach cancer are and how the disease is diagnosed through various medical tests and the treatment options.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Skin Cancer (Pdq): Prevention

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Cancer Institute provides detailed information about skin cancer and the prevention of skin cancer. Also provides information about other organizations to contact regarding skin cancer and cancer prevention.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors (Pdq) Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about treatment options associated with ovarian germ cell tumors. This website, intended for patients, provides detailed information on the stages of this cancer and the methods used to fight it.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors (Pdq)

For Students 9th - 10th
Intended for patients with ovarian tumors with "low malignant potential," this website discusses stages and treatment options associated with this medical condition. Click on one of the hyperlinked topics at the top of the webpage to be...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Lasers in Cancer Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the different uses for lasers in medicine. It provides specific details on the uses of lasers in treating cancer. Also contains links to definitions of many of the terms used througout the site.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Liver Cancer Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the National Cancer Institute provides a general overview of liver cancer. Also provides links to more detailed information about stages, treatment, prevention, genetics, causes and screening for liver cancer.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the National Cancer Institute. It has links to other organizations and sites.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Respiratory System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided tutorial where students learn about the structure and function of the human respiratory system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: What You Need to Know About Lung Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an in depth review of a variety of topics related to lung cancer including causes, the stages of the disease, prevention and treatment. Included is a list of terms and definitions.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Leukemia

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Cancer Institute's Leukemia homepage allows you to click on links to various topics, including treatment, prevention, literature, statistics, and research.
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Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: Skin Cancer (Including Melanoma) Patient Version

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses a wide variety of topics related to skin cancer including types, prevention symptoms, and treatment.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: National Organizations for Cancer Patients

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a list of contact information for national organizations that offer services to people with cancer and their families. Some organizations concentrate on certain kinds of cancer, and others provide information on several...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute Online: Dceg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Cancer Institute gives information on studying cancer epidemiology. Look under "Research programs" to find out information on specific areas of epidemiology.
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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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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.
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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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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: What Are Gene Mutations?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an answer to the following question: "What are Gene Mutations?" Many links are provided throughout this short description that access information on related subjects.