1. Cancer 101: A Cancer Education and Training Program for American Indians & Alaska Natives Version 2 – Updated October 2011
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Location
Presented by:
Presenter 1
Presenter 2

2. Some Common Misconceptions
Cancer is contagious.
Cancer is caused by an injury, such as bump or bruise.
Cancer always runs in families.
Cancer may spread after a biopsy or surgery.
Exposing cancer to air will cause it to spread.
Image Source: National Cancer Institute

3. The modules will provide an overview of:
The growing health concern of cancer among American Indians & Alaska Natives
What cancer is
Cancer risk factors and risk reduction
The role of genes in cancer
Cancer screening and early detection
How cancer is diagnosed
The basics of cancer treatment
Biospecimens and biobanking
Chronic conditions and cancer
Support for patients and caregivers