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Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP

Dr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident.

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American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(800) ACS-2345 (227-2345)

The American Cancer Society is a nonprofit organization with local chapters in many communities. You'll find answers to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes, and risk factors. The online Cancer Resource Center discusses the latest strategies for prevention and early detection, new diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options. You can also find information about alternative and complementary methods.

National Cancer Institute
NCI Public Inquiries Office
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Bethesda, MD 20892-8322
(800) 4-CANCER (422-6237)
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National Cancer Institute is the nation's primary agency for cancer research. The NCI supersite links to various other cancer sites including CancerTrials where you can find out about clinical trials in cancer research.

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