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What is the role of genetics in the development of cancer and diseases of aging throughout our lifetime? |
This page was created by: Emily Kaltenbach and Colette Bina.
Funded by: Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
The views expressed on this page do not represent the views of Beloit College, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute or the page creators. Last Revised: June 26, 1997 |
Cancer News on the Net http://www.cancernews.com/stdversion.htm Full of resources on specific cancers and general information. http://www.erinet.com/fnadoc/path.htm This page has more basic readings with lots of graphics on lung cancer, breast cancer, pap smears, photos and links to other cancer pages. Glossary of Cancer Terms http://www.mdacc.tmc.edu:80/~hcc/Glossary.html The Hereditary Colon Cancer Institute provides a very basic glossary with easy one sentence definitions. University of Pennsylvania's Cancer Center Resource. The Genetics of Cancer http://www.medaccess.com/physical/cancer/genetics/tgoc_01.htm This site has a short article on ecogenetics and has a simple example using asbestos exposure to try to show the interaction between the environment and genetics and the role that relationship plays in cancer. National Cancer Genetics Network http://www.y-me.org/1aug96.html "As reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the newly formed Cancer Genetics Working Group has formulated a plan of action to guide the National Cancer Institute (NCI) toward the creation of a national cancer genetics network." Cancer Genetics Working Group http://www-dceg.ims.nci.nih.gov/workgrp/index.html This group is a part of the National Cancer Institute. They are dedicated to continuing research and eliminating possible research barriers. Genetic Predisposition Testing for Breast Cancer http://www.givf.com/cancer_journal1.html This is an article from the Cancer Journal from Scientific American that discusses breast cancer, genetic screening, and screening controversies. The authors support screening and prevention measures. |