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This authoritative work is an essential reference guide and tool for oncologists, primary care physicians, the research community, and students with an interest in reducing the burden of cancer. Written as a collaborative work by nationally recognized leaders in the field of cancer prevention and control, the third edition provides readers with new information related to recent developments in the field. The scope of this edition has been expanded to include topics related to global health and to provide readers with novel insights into the expanding disciplines within cancer prevention and control.
List of contents
Introduction.- Human and Economic Benefits of Prevention.- Nutrition/ Lifestyle.- Nutrients.- Immune Response.- Hereditary Risk.- Health Disparties in Prevention.- Culture/ Ethnicity.- CAM.- Reaching Underserved/ Novel Approaches.- Global Health.- Drug Development.- Prodrugs.- Skin Cancer.- Colorectal Cancer.- Lung Cancer.- Breast Cancer.- Prostate Cancer.- Cervical Cancer.- Ovarian Cancer.- Endometrial Cancer.- Survivorship.
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This authoritative work is an essential reference guide and tool for oncologists, primary care physicians, the research community, and students with an interest in reducing the burden of cancer. Written as a collaborative work by nationally recognized leaders in the field of cancer prevention and control, the third edition provides readers with new information related to recent developments in the field. The scope of this edition has been expanded to include topics related to global health and to provide readers with novel insights into the expanding disciplines within cancer prevention and control.
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From the reviews of the third edition:
“This most timely book outlines the debate about cancer prevention. … The audience is primarily those involved in thinking about, planning for, and implementing prevention strategies who wish to have a comprehensive book that explores current theories and proven models. … This book continues its tradition as a comprehensive summary of the benefits of and strategies for cancer prevention. It is an important addition to any library serving those involved in policy development and clinical prevention.” (Vincent F. Carr, Doody’s Book Reviews, May, 2014)
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From the reviews of the third edition:
"This most timely book outlines the debate about cancer prevention. ... The audience is primarily those involved in thinking about, planning for, and implementing prevention strategies who wish to have a comprehensive book that explores current theories and proven models. ... This book continues its tradition as a comprehensive summary of the benefits of and strategies for cancer prevention. It is an important addition to any library serving those involved in policy development and clinical prevention." (Vincent F. Carr, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2014)
