Cancer Causes and Controversies
Understanding Risk Reduction and Prevention
1st Edition
Published on 22. July 2011
264 pages
978-0-313-37929-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers clear, accessible information on the causes of cancer and the multiple ways people can reduce their risk for this insidious disease.
Like no other work, this much-needed volume gathers the latest research and understanding about the causes of cancer and methods of preventing the disease-and makes it all clear and accessible to the general reader.
Cancer Causes and Controversies: Understanding Risk Reduction and Prevention describes common risk factors associated with particular types of cancer, including genetic predisposition, radiation and chemical carcinogens, diet, hormonal factors, infection, and smoking. The book then looks at the scientific evidence supporting the positive role of healthy nutrition, exercise, and diet in lowering cancer risk, as well as the dangers posed by a dysfunctional immune system compromised by chronic infection, unhealthy lifestyles, stress, and poor psychological health. Finally, the book provides an unbiased assessment of a number of controversies surrounding cancer causes and prevention, including screening and genetic testing, vitamin supplementation, genetically modified foods, chemical food additives, and cellular phones and deodorants as potential cancer-causing agents.
Like no other work, this much-needed volume gathers the latest research and understanding about the causes of cancer and methods of preventing the disease-and makes it all clear and accessible to the general reader.
Cancer Causes and Controversies: Understanding Risk Reduction and Prevention describes common risk factors associated with particular types of cancer, including genetic predisposition, radiation and chemical carcinogens, diet, hormonal factors, infection, and smoking. The book then looks at the scientific evidence supporting the positive role of healthy nutrition, exercise, and diet in lowering cancer risk, as well as the dangers posed by a dysfunctional immune system compromised by chronic infection, unhealthy lifestyles, stress, and poor psychological health. Finally, the book provides an unbiased assessment of a number of controversies surrounding cancer causes and prevention, including screening and genetic testing, vitamin supplementation, genetically modified foods, chemical food additives, and cellular phones and deodorants as potential cancer-causing agents.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Interest Age: From 7 to 17 years
ISBN-13
978-0-313-37929-1 (9780313379291)
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Bernard Kwabi-Addo | Tia Laura Lindstrom
Cancer Causes and Controversies
Understanding Risk Reduction and Prevention
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07/2011
Praeger Publishers Inc
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Bernard Kwabi-Addo is assistant professor of cancer research and a principal investigator at Howard University, Washington, DC.
Tia Laura Lindstrom is a freelance writer. She coauthored Praeger's An Introduction to the Work of a Medical Examiner: From Death Scene to Autopsy Suite.
Tia Laura Lindstrom is a freelance writer. She coauthored Praeger's An Introduction to the Work of a Medical Examiner: From Death Scene to Autopsy Suite.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Risk Factors for Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Diseases
1. Bladder Cancer
2. Brain Cancer
3. Breast Cancer
4. Cervical Cancer
5. Colorectal Cancer
6. Esophageal Cancer
7. Gastric Cancer
8. Head and Neck Cancer
9. Leukemia and Lymphoma
10. Liver Cancer
11. Lung Cancer
12. Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers
13. Pancreatic Cancer
14. Prostate Cancer
15. Skin Cancer
16. Occupation-Associated Cancer
Part II: Behaviors and Controversies
17. Nutrition and Cancer
18. Body Weight and Cancer
19. Immune System and Cancer Risk
20. Controversies Concerning Cancer Screening's Benefits and Disadvantages
21. Controversies Surrounding Dietary Supplements and Foods for Cancer Prevention
22. Controversies Regarding Commonly Perceived Risk Factors and Cancer
23. Conclusion
Resources
References
Index
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Risk Factors for Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Diseases
1. Bladder Cancer
2. Brain Cancer
3. Breast Cancer
4. Cervical Cancer
5. Colorectal Cancer
6. Esophageal Cancer
7. Gastric Cancer
8. Head and Neck Cancer
9. Leukemia and Lymphoma
10. Liver Cancer
11. Lung Cancer
12. Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers
13. Pancreatic Cancer
14. Prostate Cancer
15. Skin Cancer
16. Occupation-Associated Cancer
Part II: Behaviors and Controversies
17. Nutrition and Cancer
18. Body Weight and Cancer
19. Immune System and Cancer Risk
20. Controversies Concerning Cancer Screening's Benefits and Disadvantages
21. Controversies Surrounding Dietary Supplements and Foods for Cancer Prevention
22. Controversies Regarding Commonly Perceived Risk Factors and Cancer
23. Conclusion
Resources
References
Index
