Biology

Tip #1:

Before you begin searching, it may be helpful to generate a list of standardized medical terms that are used to organize information on the subject. One way you can do this is to consult PubMed to look up MeSH (Medical Subject Heading) Terms. 

• PubMed MeSH Terms Search Engine - use the search box to look for standard terms related to cancer, cancer symptoms, diagnostic tools, etc.
• Tutorials are available to assist in the location of relevant search terms. 

Tip #2:

Much of the current research on cancer is available from publicly funded sources such as the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society, or the National Cancer Institute. Many of these resources can be found freely available with a google search. However, if consulting resources found while searching the broader internet it is always recommended that you as yourself the questions found on the Assessing the Quality of Resources page of this guide.