Fundamentals of Cancer Prevention
3rd Edition
Published on 11. December 2013
VIII, 663 pages
978-3-642-38983-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
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)More details
Series
Edition
Third Edition 2014
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
VIII, 663 p. 34 illus., 13 illus. in color.
File size
8,13 MB
ISBN-13
978-3-642-38983-2 (9783642389832)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-38983-2
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
David Alberts | Lisa M. Hess
Fundamentals of Cancer Prevention
Book
12/2013
3rd Edition
Springer
€171.19
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Previous edition
David Alberts | Lisa M. Hess
Fundamentals of Cancer Prevention
E-Book
09/2008
2nd Edition
Springer
€106.99
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Content
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.
