1 Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Revised 11.29.2006. Found at http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/about.htm.
2 IA BCCEDP Income Guidelines are set at 250% of Poverty Guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for 2011
3 State Health Registry of Iowa. (2007). 2007 Cancer in Iowa Report: Iowa's Progress toward Cancer Mortality Goals for the Year 2010. Iowa City, 5.
4 Laughlin, E.H. (2002). Coming to Terms with Cancer: A Glossary of Cancer-Related Terms. Atlanta: 120.
5 American Cancer Society. (2007). Cancer Facts & Figures: 2007. Atlanta, GA: 9.
6 Ibid.
7 Ibid, p 52.
8 National Cancer Institute. (2004). Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women. 6.
9 Laughlin, E.H. (2002) Coming to Terms with Cancer: A Glossary of Cancer-Related Terms. Atlanta GA: 87.
10 American Cancer Society. (2006). Breast Cancer Dictionary. Atlanta, GA: 36.
11 American Cancer Society. (2004). A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook. Second Edition. Atlanta, GA: 18.
12 American Cancer Society. (2007). Cancer Facts & Figures: 2007. Atlanta, GA: 9.
13 American Cancer Society. (2004). A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook. Second Edition. Atlanta, GA: 308.
14 Runowicz, C., Petrek, J., & Gansler, T. (1999). Women and Cancer: A Thorough and Compassionate Resource for Patients and Their Families. New York: 29.
15 Laughlin, E.H. (2002) Coming to Terms with Cancer: A Glossary of Cancer-Related Terms. Atlanta, GA: 20.
16 American Cancer Society. (2004). A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook. Second Edition. Atlanta, GA: 308.
17 Susan G. Komen For the Cure. (2007). "Steps to Breast Self-Examination" shower card.
18 American Cancer Society. (2004). A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook. Second Edition. Atlanta, GA: 308.
19 Ibid.
20 American Cancer Society. (2004). A Breast Cancer Journey: Your Personal Guidebook. Second Edition. Atlanta, GA: 308.
21 American Cancer Society. (2007). Cancer Facts & Figures: 2007. Atlanta, GA: 4.
22 State Health Registry of Iowa.
23 Laughlin, E.H. (2002). Coming to Terms with Cancer: A Glossary of Cancer-Related Terms. Atlanta, GA: 120.
24 National Cancer Institute. (2004). What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Cervix. 5-6.
25 American Cancer Society. (2007). Cancer Facts & Figures: 2007. Atlanta, GA: 9.
26 Laughlin, E.H. (2002) Coming to Terms with Cancer: A Glossary of Cancer-Related Terms. Atlanta, GA: 105.
27 American Cancer Society. (2007). Cancer Facts & Figures: 2007. Atlanta, GA: 20.
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