Cancer causes and controversies : understanding risk reduction and prevention /

This book offers clear, accessible information on the causes of cancer and the multiple ways people can reduce their risk for this insidious disease. What causes cancer? The American Cancer Society predicts that one in two men and one in three women in the United States will be diagnosed with some f...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kwabi-Addo, Bernard
Otros Autores: Lindstrom, Tia Laura
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, 2011.
Temas:
Cancer > Risk factors > Popular works.
Cancer > Treatment > Popular works.
Neoplasms > therapy
Neoplasms > etiology
Cancer > Traitement > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > Cancer.
MEDICAL > Oncology.
Cancer > Risk factors
Cancer > Treatment
Krebs.
Ätiologie.
Risikofaktor.
Prävention.
Popular Work
Popular works
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • pt. I: Risk factors for commonly diagnosed cancer diseases. Bladder cancer
  • Brain cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Cervical cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gastric cancer
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Leukemia and lymphoma
  • Liver cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Ovarian and endometrial cancers
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Skin cancer
  • Occupation-associated cancer
  • pt. II. Behaviors and controversies. Nutrition and cancer
  • Body weight and cancer
  • Immune system and cancer risk
  • Controversies concerning cancer screening's benefits and disadvantages
  • Controversies surrounding dietary supplements and foods for cancer prevention
  • Controversies regarding commonly perceived risk factors and cancer
  • Conclusion.

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