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Article
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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Website
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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Website
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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Handout
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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Handout
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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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.