Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.) (-)
Otros Autores: Curry, Susan J. (-), Byers, Tim, Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : National Academies Press c2003.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Matter
  • Acknowledgments
  • Acronyms and Abbreviations
  • Contents
  • List of Boxes, Figures, and Tables
  • Executive Summary
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Potential to Reduce the Cancer Burden Through Cancer Prevention and Early Detection1
  • 3 Lifestyle Behaviors Contributing to the Burden of Cancer1
  • 4 Modifying Health Risk Behaviors1
  • 5 Potential of Screening to Reduce the Burden of Cancer1
  • 6 Improving Participation in Cancer Screening Programs1
  • 7 Adopting New Technology in the Face of Uncertain Science: The Case of Screening for Lung Cancer1
  • 8 Professional Education and Training
  • 9 Federal Programs That Support Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
  • 10 Research Trends and Opportunities
  • 11 Findings, Policy Implications, and Recommendations
  • References
  • Glossary
  • Index*.