EHC Library of Resources for Cancer Effective Health Care Program Sign up: EHC Inside Track newsletter email updates The AHRQ Library of Resources for Cancer offers important research updates and educational information to help with the management of diseases and conditions. While cancer incidence and death rates have declined since the early 2000s1, current research predicts that one in two men and women will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.2 In fact, on January 1, 2008, nearly 12 million American men and women had a history of cancer.2Resources for CliniciansResources for Consumers Resources for CliniciansComparative Effectiveness Reviews:Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck CancerComparative Effectiveness of Core-Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Breast LesionsComparative Effectiveness of Medications To Reduce Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in WomenComparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate CancerAn Evidence Review of Active Surveillance in Men With Localized Prostate CancerFecal DNA Testing in Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Average Risk AdultsHematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplants in the Pediatric PopulationMultigene Panels in Prostate Cancer Risk AssessmentNoninvasive Diagnostic Tests for Breast Abnormalities–An Update of a 2006 ReviewSerum Free Light Chain Analysis for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Plasma Cell DyscrasiaOther Research Reports:A Framework for Assessing Quality Indicators for Cancer Care at the End-of-LifeChanges across time and geography in the use of prostate radiation technologies for newly diagnosed older cancer patients: 2006-2008Noninvasive Diagnostic Techniques for the Detection of Skin CancersPrognostic factor testing among older women with ductal carcinoma in situ and early invasive breast cancerProton beam radiotherapy in the U.S. Medicare population: growth in use between 2006 and 2009Testing Cancer Quality Measures for End-of-Life CareTrends in the utilization of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents among Medicare beneficiaries with kidney diseaseUse of endocrine therapy following diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ or early invasive breast cancerUse of preoperative MRI among older women with ductal carcinoma in situ and locally invasive breast cancerUtilization of anticancer biologic products among Medicare beneficiaries, by diagnostic cancer subchapter, 2006-2009Clinician Summaries:Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck CancerTreatments for Clinically Localized Prostate CancerMedications To Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in WomenCore-Needle Biopsy for Breast AbnormalitiesCME/CE Activities:A Case Study in Prostate Cancer Treatment: Utilizing Comparative Effectiveness Research for Patient-Centered DecisionmakingComparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: Weighing the OptionsComparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Reducing the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer: Guidance for Shared Decision MakingComparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck CancerSlide Library:Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck CancerEHC Program Web Conference:Applying Existing Evidence to Breast Cancer Prevention and DiagnosisTop of Page Resources for ConsumersConsumer Summaries:Understanding Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Guide for Adults and Their CaregiversTreating Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate CancerReducing the Risk of Breast Cancer With Medicine: A Guide for WomenHaving a Breast Biopsy: A Guide for Women and Their FamiliesPatient Decision Aid:Knowing Your Options: A Decision Aid for Men With Clinically Localized Prostate CancerPodcasts:Web-based Decision Aid for Men with Prostate CancerCompare Radiotherapy Methods for Head and Neck CancerRadiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck CancerReducing the Risk of Breast Cancer with MedicinesUsing Core Needle Biopsy to Diagnose Breast CancerMedications to Reduce the Risk of Breast CancerTreatment Options for Prostate CancerTop of PageSpanish-language Consumer ResourcesSpanish Consumer SummariesConozca sobre la radioterapia en el cáncer de cabeza y cuello: Guía para adultos y personas que ayudan a su cuidadoTratamiento para el cáncer de próstata: Guía para hombres con cáncer localizado de próstataCuando se tiene una biopsia del seno: Guía para las mujeres y sus familiasReduzca el riesgo de cáncer del seno con medicamentos: Guía para la mujerSpanish PodcastsTratamiento con radiación para el cáncer de cabeza y cuelloTratamiento para el cáncer de próstataTipos de biopsia del senoReduzca el riesgo de padecer de cáncer del seno con medicamentosSpanish Health Column (Columna de salud)Reduzca el riesgo de padecer de cáncer del senoTop of PageAHRQ's Effective Health Care Program is a leading resource for evidence-based, patient-centered outcomes research on chronic diseases. AHRQ is providing this library of resources for health professionals and consumers to help them compare and discuss treatment options in order to make more informed decisions and improve the quality of their health care. These resources are the latest in a series of AHRQ's growing library of free English and Spanish-language publications that review the scientific evidence on various health conditions so consumers and clinicians can work together to learn more about the benefits and risks of different treatment options.These free AHRQ resources can be downloaded from this site or ordered by contacting the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse at AHRQPubs@ahrq.hhs.gov. When ordering, use the publication number and the code AHRQ C-01 to expedite the ordering process.National Cancer Institute Cancer Trends Progress Report 2009/2010 UpdateSEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2008. Current as of December 2012 Internet Citation: EHC Library of Resources for Cancer: Effective Health Care Program. December 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/clinicians-providers/ehclibrary/cancer/reslibcancer.html
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