Cancer Prevention and Control at Dana-Farber
The American Cancer Society predicts that well over half of the 565,000 cancer deaths in 2008 will be related to tobacco use, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, obesity, and other social factors that the Society considers preventable causes of cancer.
Related Links
- The Center for Community Based Research
- Nutrition Services at Dana-Farber
- Cancer Prevention Information
- Survivor Resources: Nutrition and Exercise
- Dana-Farber's Community Benefits Program
- Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic
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