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Cancer Prevention | Issue Six

[In Feature]

Aging and Cancer
A Timeless Concern for Prevention Efforts
Although cancer occurs at all ages, the highest incidence and mortality rates occur in those over 65 years of age. Research continues to assess the best prevention and early detection efforts in this age group. [more]

Nicotine Vaccine: A Promising Treatment for Nicotine Addiction
Unfortunately, for many people Mark Twain’s quip about quitting smoking is a frustrating reality. Nicotine, a naturally found drug in tobacco, is the culprit. The person becomes physically and psychologically dependent on this substance, which can be as addictive as cocaine or heroin when inhaled, making it very difficult to give up smoking. [more]

Promoting a State of Prevention
The Pennsylvania Cancer Control Consortium (PAC3) is an initiative formed in 2001 to reduce the human and economic burden of cancer by creating the first-ever Pennsylvania Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan. PAC3 represents more than 800 individuals and 250 public, private, academic, and volunteer organizations and is based on the premise that working together is the only way to develop an effective plan for cancer control. [more]

Smoke-Free Workplace States
Washington is the ninth state to adopt a comprehensive, statewide smoke-free workplace law that includes restaurants and bars. [more]

Cervical Cancer Vaccine May Be on the Horizon
Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been identified as the cause of cervical cancer, pre-cancers, benign cervical lesions, and genital warts. [more]

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		The Drive Against Prostate Cancer Too busy to go for a prostate screening? Well, prostate cancer screening may be coming to you. The National Prostate Cancer Coalition's (NPCC) 39-foot mobile screening unit tours the US to offer free screenings — prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test) and a digital rectal exam (DRE). About 10,000 men take advantage of this opportunity every year. Check out the NPCC's Web site to see when the screening will be in your area.





		October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month There are over 217,000 new cases and almost 41,000 deaths annually from this disease in the US alone. [more]



		[In Letter from the Editors] Letter From the Editors The field of cancer prevention focuses on trying to find risk factors for cancer that can be avoided or modified. The one omnipresent and inevitable risk factor to which all of us are subject is age. [more]





		[In News from the NCI] News from the NCI Centers of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence Think Small to Make Big Changes in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment The NCI recently awarded funding to establish eight Centers of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence (CCNEs). Through these programs, researchers will harness the power of nanotechnology and apply it to the major challenges of basic research and clinical oncology to improve early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. [more]





		[In Clinical] Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials If you are interested in learning more about a trial, access the Web site address or call the phone number provided for additional information. [more] Cancer Prevention Legislation [In Legislation] State Legislation Legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in various states. [more] Federal Legislation Federal legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in the US Congress. [more] [In Additional Information] Make Your Voice Heard Contact your Congressional representatives, the White House, or other government agencies to express your support of cancer prevention legislation and to urge the funding of cancer prevention research. [more] Other Information Resources [more]





		Great American Smokeout Every year on the third Thursday in November, the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout, which encourages smokers to quit cigarettes for at least one day. More people quit smoking on this day than any other day of the year. This year's event takes place on November 17. If you're still smoking, why not make this day your first of many smoke-free days to come? For information on the Great American Smokeout, as well as for help in quitting smoking, visit the American Cancer Society's Web site


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