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The internet is full of information. The challenge is finding information that is accurate and reliable. The team members of the Family Risk Assessment Program encourage you to seek information from trusted sites that provide evidence-based data to answer some of your questions about cancer, genetics, and cancer risk management. Please find listed below several highly respected websites that we encourage you to access.

National Cancer Institute

Information, including fact sheets, about a variety of specific types of cancer, cancer treatments, risk factors, screening, prevention, etc. Information also available in Spanish.

American Cancer Society

Information about a variety of specific types of cancer and cancer-related topics. Information also available in Spanish.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

www.nccn.org/patientresources

Patient and caregiver resources of the NCCN, an alliance of leading cancer centers.

The Genetics of Cancer

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics

Provides information about the genetics of cancer.

National Society of Genetic Counselors

Provides assistance for finding a genetic counselor in your location and other information about the profession of genetic counseling.

Genetic Discrimination Fact Sheet

www.genome.gov/10002328

Provides information about the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA). Information also available in Spanish.