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Skin cancer is Australia's 'national cancer'. At least two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 and over 1000 Australians are treated for skin cancer every day. The good news is that skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. This book...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Slevin, Terry (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Publishing, 2014.
Temas:
Skin > Cancer > Australia > Prevention.
Skin > Cancer > Treatment > Australia.
Skin > Protection > Australia.
Skin Neoplasms
Peau > Cancer > Traitement > Australie.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
Skin > Cancer > Prevention
Skin > Protection
Australia
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Skin cancer is Australia's 'national cancer'. At least two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70 and over 1000 Australians are treated for skin cancer every day. The good news is that skin cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. This book brings together leading experts in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, providing practical information about the sun and health. The book begins with an explanation of what skin cancer is and how it forms, then discusses ultraviolet radiation and how to protect yourself, the effects of tanning, myths and truths about sunscreen, getting enough Vitamin D, the impact of the sun on your eyes, early detection and treatment of skin cancer, and life after skin cancer. It is a must-read for anyone living under the Australian and New Zealand sun.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781486301164
1486301169

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