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 Info | Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2003. |
| Description | xx, 542 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Curry, Susan J. |
| Other author/creator | Byers, Tim. |
| Other author/creator | Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth. |
| Other author/creator | National 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 438-520) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003000742 |
| ISBN | 0309082544 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QZ 200 F962 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |