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| The cancers that are most common in women are breast, lung, colon, and endometrial (uterine). Cervical cancer, though still one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women worldwide, is now highly preventable in the U.S. with regular cervical screening and early vaccination. In men, prostate, lung, and colon cancers occur most often. Skin cancer is also a among the top ten cancer sites for both men and women. Leukemia is the most common type of childhood cancer. A long-term study of teachers and administrators in California has revealed that “teachers develop breast, endometrial, ovarian and thyroid cancer, melanoma, lymphoma, and leukemia more often than comparable women in California. Teachers, however, develop less cervical and lung cancer.” Researchers in the study are currently investigating a variety of possible factors, including alcohol consumption, diet, heredity and environmental risks that could explain the differences in cancer rates. Learn more about your risk for specific types of cancer using the resources below. Resources from NEA HIN and its PartnersProstate Cancer FoundationCDC Health Information Library The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's searchable database of free information on more than 200 diseases and health issues, including breast, cervical, colon, lung, prostate and skin cancer. healthfinder® healthfinder® is a gateway to selected consumer health and human services information resources provided by U.S. government agencies and other organizations serving the public interest. Featured resources include online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. Medline Plus MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. |
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