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F, Kesse E, Nieters A, Boeing H, Tjønneland A, Overvad
K, Martinez C, Dorronsoro M, Gonzalez CA, Key TJ, Trichopoulou
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Resources
2004
Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF). For professionals and consumers, this database supplies sound scientific information about the effect of diet and lifestyle on breast cancer
risk. Cornell University. (607) 254-2893.
2003
Cancer
Research Awareness.
For professionals and consumers, this website provides information
on types of cancer, cancer research and much more. National Cancer
Institute. (800) 4-CANCER.
2002
and earlier
American
Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for
Cancer Prevention (2001). For professionals, this
guidelines place more emphasis on the importance of physical
activity for both youth and adults, and provide a first-time recommendation
for communities to play a role in improving the health of their
residents. Information also available in Spanish. American Cancer
Society. (800) ACS-2345.
Clinical
Guide to Oncology Nutrition (2001). For professionals, this
manual covers a
complete spectrum of oncology nutrition topics, including: nutrition
assessment, chemotherapy,
bone marrow transplantation, enteral and parenteral nutrition, alternative
therapies, and palliative
care. American Dietetic Association. (800) 877-1600 Ext. 5000
Eating
Hints for Cancer Patients (1997). For consumers, this booklet
provides information and recipes to help patients meet their needs
for good nutrition during treatment. NIH Publication
# 98-2079. (800) 4-CANCER.
Eating
Hints for Cancer Patients in Treatment. For consumers, this
video demonstrates and explains the need for calorie and
protein-dense food as well as how to cope with appetite depression
and side-effects of treatment. Includes blenderized meals for patients
with swallowing difficulties. National
Health Video. (800) 543-6803.
Know
the Facts, Know for Sure Breast Cancer Video. For consumers,
this video is designed to teach women about the importance
of regular mammograms, clinical breast exams and breast self-exams.
American
Institute for Cancer Research. (800) 843-8114.
Living
for Lower Cancer Risk Wellness Program Kit. For professionals,
this package includes Myths and Facts About Diet and Cancer
Prevention Slide Kit, supplying 48 slides, script and action plan
your audience can use to set goals for behavior change. It also
includes 50 copies of 4 of the American Institute of Cancer Research's
(AICR) most popular brochures, 50 copies of the award-winning AICR
Newsletter, information about AICR's free Cancer Resource program
for newly diagnosed cancer patients and more. American
Institute for Cancer Research. (800) 843-8114.
Oncology
Nutrition: Patient Education Materials (1999). For
professionals, this education material was developed to help
nutrition professionals ease symptoms of cancer and side effects
of its treatment; designed for use in hospitals, private practice,
home health settings, physicians' offices, managed care organizations,
home health care, and extended care facilities. Addresses 18 symptoms
or situations, such as altered taste acuity, dysphagia, hospice
care, and unproven nutrition therapies (ADA # 6095). American Dietetic
Association. (800) 877-1600 ext. 5000
Radiation
Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-help During Treatment (1999).
For consumers, this booklet addresses concerns of patients
receiving forms of radiation therapy. The emphasis is on explanation
and self-help. National Cancer Institute. (800) 4-CANCER.
The
Clinical Guide to Oncology Nutrition (1999). For professionals,
this resource material is for clinicians working in the field
of oncology. Covers a range of topics related to nutrition assessment
and treatment from cancer prevention to palliative care, patient-generated
subjective global assessment, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation,
enteral and parenteral nutrition,
and alternative therapies (ADA # 1778). American Dietetic Association.
(800) 877-1600 ext. 5000
Why
Tofu? For consumers, this Video with booklet covers new
research about soy's effects on cancer and heart disease. Morinaga
Nutritional Foods, Inc. (310) 787-0200.
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