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When detected early both breast and cervical cancers can be treated more effectively. Women who discuss breast cancer screening with their physicians are up to 12 times more likely to receive a mammogram than women who do not. |
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California
Cancer Facts & Figures, 2007
Describes both the incidence and mortality attributed to the most common cancers as well as the ethnic and socio-economic differences that highlight the unequal burden of cancer in this state.
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California
Cancer Facts & Figures, 2006
Describes both the incidence and mortality attributed to the most common cancers as well as the ethnic and socio-economic differences that highlight the unequal burden of cancer in this state.
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Comprehensive Cancer Control in California
Plan
The California Comprehensive Cancer Plan is a strategic plan of action, developed by dedicated
individuals and organizations concerned with the burden of cancer on Californians. The California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC) was formed to provide guidance for the comprehensive plan. The plan was released to the public May 2004. |
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Program Fact Sheets and Science
in Brief Projects on the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program,
2004/2005
Easy-to-read, concise Program Fact Sheets provide an
overview on the disease burden, CDC's role in detecting, preventing, and
controlling cancer, and descriptions of CDC-funded program activities. The
Science In Briefs provide an overview of selected research projects for
CDC's cancer activities. They give background on the projects and highlight
the scope, project objectives, and estimated completion dates. |
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Healthy Lifestyle Curriculum
Developed to educate women about lifestyle factors related to reducing the risk of breast cancer. Topics include: nutrition,
physical activity and managing stress. Use this curriculum to help motivate your clients to take action.
The Healthy Lifestyle Curricula are out of print and are not being maintained. The documents here are as published. |
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Clinical Breast Examination: Practical Recommendations for Optimizing Performance and Reporting,
2004
This report provides a brief review of evidence for CBE's role in the earlier detection of breast cancer, highlights current practice issues,
and presents recommendations that, when implemented, could contribute to greater standardization of the practice and reporting of CBE. These recommendations may also
lead to improved evidence of the nature and extent of CBE's contribution to the earlier detection of breast cancer.
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