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Cancer Risk—Understanding the Puzzle

By Science News

The news is filled with stories about cancer risk. Some of the information can be confusing and contradictory. How do you know what to believe? This new Web site from the National Cancer Institute cuts through the hype to help you understand the plain and simple truth about cancer risk.

Go to: http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov

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