Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board.

Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2003.
Descriptionxx, 542 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Other author/creatorCurry, Susan J.
Other author/creatorByers, Tim.
Other author/creatorHewitt, Maria Elizabeth.
Other author/creatorNational Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)
Portion of title Cancer prevention and early detection
Contents Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Potential to reduce the cancer burden through cancer prevention and early detection -- Ch. 3. Lifestyle behaviors contributing to the burden of cancer -- Ch. 4. Modifying health risk behaviors -- Ch. 5. Potential of screening to reduce the burden of cancer -- Ch. 6. Improving participation in cancer screening programs -- Ch. 7. Adopting new technology in the face of uncertain science: the case of screening for lung cancer -- Ch. 8. Professional education and training -- Ch. 9. Federal programs that support cancer prevention and early detection -- Ch. 10. Research trends and opportunities -- Ch. 11. Findings, policy implications, and recommendations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 438-520) and index.
LCCN 2003000742
ISBN0309082544 :

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Laupus Books - Stacks QZ 200 F962 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold