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Cancer Basics

Information about what cancer is, and conditions that are related and/ or cause cancer such as HPV and its link to cervical cancer.
What Is Cancer?
Although this is part of a FAQ about uterine cancer, it provides a good understanding of what cancer is and how it grows in the body.
Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk
Do oral contraceptives raise your risk of cancer? Learn the facts about cancer risk and use of the Pill to prevent pregnancy.

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