Am I At Risk? - Good article about the influence of family history on the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, a quiz to assess your risk, and a family tree tool to help nail it down.

Aspirin for Cancer? - There is evidence that aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medications may be able to play a role in cancer prevention. Read about this study of ovarian cancer and aspirin, and also learn about other possibilities for NSAIDS and COX inhibitors.

Assess Your Risk - This confidential, interactive survey from the Women's Cancer Network was designed to help you assess your risk of several female cancers.

Cervical Cancer Prevention PDQ - Patient-oriented PDQ file from the National Cancer Institute, goes over risk factors and prevention measures for cervical cancer.

Endometrial Cancer Risk Factors (Brief) - From Women's Health Matters of Toronto, a succinct list of the risk factors for endometrial cancer.

Endometrial Cancer Prevention PDQ - Patient-oriented PDQ file from the National Cancer Institute, goes over risk factors and prevention measures for endometrial cancer.

"Facing Our Risk" Resource Page - FORCE stands for "Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered". This very supportive site focuses on genetic mutations, especially BRCA, but includes other resources for women at risk, including chat and a message board. The resource page contains a genetic counselor locator.

Hyperthyroidism Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk - Thyroid Guide Mary Shoman reports on a study which indicates that a woman with hyperthyroidism has an 80% higher risk of developing ovarian cancer.

Oral Contraceptives, BRCA , and Ovarian Cancer Risk - From Oncolink: Results of a study showing that oral contraceptives reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women with BRCA gene mutations.

Ovarian Cancer Prevention PDQ - Patient-oriented PDQ file from the National Cancer Institute, goes over risk factors and prevention measures for ovarian cancer.

Surgery to Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk? - This article goes through all the considerations to take into account when considering a prophylactic oophorectomy to lower the risk of ovarian cancer in high-risk women. This whole site is recommended for women who have a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer.

Tamoxifen and Risk of Uterine Cancer - Special Report from Oncolink about tamoxifen and uterine cancer.

Tampons Carcinogenic? - About's Urban Legends-meister David Emery reveals the full story of the persistent rumors that tampons are hazardous to your health.

Testosterone May be Linked to Endometrial Cancer - Report on a study suggesting that testosterone may be a co-factor for endometrial cancer.

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