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Cancer treatment information

Alternative names:
cancer warning signs

Information:

Question:
Where can you find the latest cancer treatment information?

Answer:
The American Cancer Society (301-650-8868) will help with information about support groups, or the National Cancer Institute (800-4-CANCER) will send you literature. See also cancer - support group.

Note:
The American Cancer Society lists cancer warning signs, including:

a change in bowel or bladder habits
a sore that does not heal
unusual bleeding or drainage
thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere
indigestion or swallowing difficulty
a change in a wart or mole
persistent cough or hoarseness

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