ACS Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention

About 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight or obese. Many Americans are also less physically active than they should be. Obesity increases the risk of many types of cancer. It also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other health outcomes

Food additives, safety, and organic foods

Many substances are added to foods to prolong shelf and storage life and to enhance color, flavor, and texture. The possible role of food additives in cancer risk is an area of great public interest.

Mind-Body Medicine Practices in Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Mind-body medicine focuses on:

-  The interactions among the brain, the rest of the body, the mind, and behavior

-  The ways in which emotional, mental, social, spiritual, experiential, and behavioral factors can directly affect health.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the component of the NIH that studies complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Within CAM, some examples of mind-body medicine practices are meditation, hypnosis, tai-chi, and yoga.

Cancer A-Z

Whether you or someone you love has cancer, knowing what to expect can help you cope. From basic information about cancer and its causes to in-depth information on specific cancer types – including risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.