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Familial prostate cancer is associated with certain inherited gene mutations (variants). Learn about the hereditary prostate cancer genes, genetic testing, clinical management, and psychosocial issues in this expert-reviewed summary.

Essiac/Flor Essence are herbal tea mixtures that are marketed worldwide as dietary supplements, and sometimes used by cancer patients. No controlled data are available from human studies to suggest that they are effective in the treatment of patients with cancer. Learn more in this clinician summary.

A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on vitamin D and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for vitamin D.

A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about cruciferous vegetables and cancer. Includes a list of cruciferous vegetables and dietary recommendations.

A fact sheet about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and rehabilitation for cancers of the head and neck.

A fact sheet that defines hyperthermia (treating tumors with heat) and its side effects.

A fact sheet that describes cancer-fighting agents that block the growth of blood vessels that support tumor growth.

A fact sheet about moles and how some moles may be related to melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. Includes photos of differences between moles and cancer.

A fact sheet about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk. Includes who should consider testing, and how to understand test results.

A fact sheet that describes the increased risk of certain types of cancer by people infected with HIV.