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714-X is made by mixing chemicals with camphor, a natural substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree. 714-X is reported to help the body fight cancer cells. Read about the theory behind using 714-X and its current use in cancer patients.

Milk thistle is available in the United States as a dietary supplement and small studies have been done in several cancers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved milk thistle as a treatment for cancer or other medical conditions. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

A fact sheet about research on the association of oral contraceptive use (birth control pills) with risk of various cancers.

A fact sheet that describes mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy, two surgeries that may be used to reduce breast cancer risk in women at very high risk, and nonsurgical options.

A fact sheet about Paget disease of the breast, a rare type of cancer that is sometimes called Paget disease of the nipple or mammary Paget disease.

A fact sheet about the results of research on menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). Includes information about the effect of MHT on the body and benefits and risks of using menopausal hormones.

A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and who to contact for more information.

A fact sheet that discusses formaldehyde and its possible association with cancer. Includes resources for more information.

A fact sheet that provides an overview of how the immune system functions and describes the actions of biological therapies.

Anal cancer prevention approaches include reducing anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and transmission, and vaccination against HPV. Get detailed information about risk factors and prevention approaches in this summary for clinicians.