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Fact Sheets: Prevention

Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet
(Reviewed: 07/28/2004) - A fact sheet about antioxidants, substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer.

Calcium and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
(Reviewed: 05/04/2009) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on calcium and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for calcium, and the amount of calcium in foods and supplements.

Cancer Vaccines
(Reviewed: 11/15/2011) - A fact sheet that discusses cancer vaccines. Explains how they work, how they are made, and describes research related to their use.

Cruciferous Vegetables and Cancer Prevention
(Reviewed: 06/07/2012) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about cruciferous vegetables and cancer. It includes a list of cruciferous vegetables and outlines dietary recommendations for vegetables.

Garlic and Cancer Prevention
(Reviewed: 01/22/2008) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on the consumption of garlic for cancer prevention.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines
(Reviewed: 12/29/2011) - A fact sheet about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for the prevention of infection with certain types of HPV, which is the major cause of cervical cancer.

Pap and HPV Testing
(Reviewed: 05/23/2012) - A fact sheet that describes cervical cancer screening, which includes the Pap test and HPV testing. The fact sheet includes information about cervical cancer screening guidelines.

Physical Activity and Cancer
(Reviewed: 07/22/2009) - A fact sheet about research on the role of physical activity in reducing cancer risk.

Preventive Mastectomy
(Reviewed: 07/27/2006) - A fact sheet that describes preventive mastectomy, in what situations it may be considered, and options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

Red Wine and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet
(Posted: 11/27/2002) - A fact sheet about the biologically active phytochemicals, or plant chemicals, found in red wine and their possible cancer-protective effects.

Statins and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet
(Posted: 06/02/2005) - A fact sheet about results from animal research and ongoing observational studies of people taking statins that suggest that these drugs may lower the risk of certain cancers, including colorectal and skin cancers.

Tea and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
(Reviewed: 11/17/2010) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about tea and cancer prevention. It includes information about the ingredients of tea and safety considerations regarding tea consumption.

Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention: Strengths and Limits of the Evidence
(Reviewed: 06/16/2010) - A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies on vitamin D and cancer prevention. It includes information about dietary recommendations for vitamin D and the amount of vitamin D in food and vitamin D supplements.