A Note on Recent Research
News on television and the Internet, and in newspapers and magazines, is full of reports about foods, dietary supplements and other substances that may reduce the risk of cancer. Since different studies often report conflicting results, individuals continue to be best served by discussion of their health concerns with their physicians, dietitians, and related medical professionals. The pace of research in the areas of genetics, molecular biology, and nutrition science is staggering. Staff in the Health Learning Centers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital can perform specialized research that will help you learn about the latest studies regarding diet, cancer risk reduction, and related health topics.

• Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle - Web site includes very helpful definitions and the most current information regarding what is known scientifically about various risks for cancer. The site is interactive throughout, encouraging users to test themselves and to use various risk assessment tools that are provided.
• American Cancer Society - One of the most respected of all not-for-profit organizations in the United States, the American Cancer Society makes outstanding resources available to patients, families and caregivers.
• Cancer.gov - Provides access to authoritative documents from the National Cancer Institute, including information about treatment, supportive care and clinical trials.
• MedlinePlus: Cancer (General) - Developed at the National Library of Medicine specifically for consumers, this site is a portal for both government- sponsored and privately developed health information targeting the lay public. Scroll to Prevention/Screening to link to a variety of resources about cancer risk reduction, prevention, and control.
• Women's Health Initiative Participant Website - Learn more about the Women's Health Initiative on this page.

• Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective. American Institute for Cancer Research. 2007.
• American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer. Levin B, ed. 2006.
• American Cancer Society's Healthy Eating Cookbook: A Celebration of Food, Friends, and Healthy Living. American Cancer Society. 2003.
• Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention. Schottenfeld D, ed. 2006.
• Cancer Prevention: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer 2. v. 1: 206-208. Longe J. Ed. 2006. Available in print at the Health Learning Center or electronically at nmh.org/nmh/hlc/main.htm.
• Cancer Sourcebook for Women. Sutton AL, ed. 2006.
• Choices: The Most Complete Sourcebook for Cancer Information. Morra M. 2003.

• Blood Pressure Drugs May Fight Cancer, Too. Anonymous. 2004. Harvard Heart Letter 15(2):7.
• Cancer Protection. Anonymous. 2005. Harvard Health Letter 30(12):7.
• Dietary Fiber and Colon Cancer: The Pendulum Swings (Again). Anonymous. 2005. Harvard Men's Health Watch 10(1):1–5.
• Sunscreen. From Buying to Applying. Anonymous. 2004. Mayo Clinic Health Letter 22(5):6.
• Women's Study Finds Vitamin E, Aspirin Not So Helpful. Anonymous. 2005. Harvard Women's Health Watch 13(1):6.

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