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Cancer Council Australia

The site of Australia’s national cancer-control organisation features links to a variety of information.

Children’s Oncology Group

An organisation devoted to curing and preventing childhood cancers through scientific discovery and compassionate care.

The mission of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer is to develop, conduct, co-ordinate, and stimulate translational and clinical research in Europe to improve the management of cancer and related problems by increasing survival and patient quality of life.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organisation dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services.

National Cancer Institute

A comprehensive US site that provides up-to-date information, resources and publications.

Prostate Cancer Foundation

The Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world’s leading philanthropic organisation funding and accelerating prostate cancer research. Their website provides information and research dedicated exclusively to prostate cancer.

MacMillan

MacMillan cancer support has detailed cancer information, practical advice from health experts and personal cancer experiences. Support services are also available for those based in the UK.

World Health Organisation

The World Health Organisation’s cancer information provides updates on global research initiatives and discoveries, world cancer statistics and cancer profiling by country.

1.No-one in my family has cancer, so I must be risk-free

While some cancers are hereditary, most cancers are caused by genetic changes that take place as a result of ageing and exposure to environmental factors, such as tobacco smoke. Other factors, such as your diet and level of physical activity, may also influence your risk of developing cancer.

2.Eating ‘superfoods’ can prevent cancer

The word “superfood” is a marketing term used to describe foods that have special health benefits, and that are often claimed to prevent cancer. While some of these foods do have specific health benefits, it is unlikely that any single food alone can make a significant difference to your cancer

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