Fulfilling The Potential Of Cancer Prevention And Early Detection
by National Research Council /
2003 / English / PDF
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Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as a leading cause of
death in the United States, making it a tremendous burden in
years of life lost, patient suffering, and economic costs.
Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as a leading cause of
death in the United States, making it a tremendous burden in
years of life lost, patient suffering, and economic costs.Fulfilling the Potential for Cancer Prevention and Early
Detection
Fulfilling the Potential for Cancer Prevention and Early
Detection reviews the proof that we can dramatically reduce
cancer rates. The National Cancer Policy Board, part of the
Institute of Medicine, outlines a national strategy to realize
the promise of cancer prevention and early detection, including
specific and wide-ranging recommendations. Offering a wealth of
information and directly addressing major controversies, the book
includes:
reviews the proof that we can dramatically reduce
cancer rates. The National Cancer Policy Board, part of the
Institute of Medicine, outlines a national strategy to realize
the promise of cancer prevention and early detection, including
specific and wide-ranging recommendations. Offering a wealth of
information and directly addressing major controversies, the book
includes:
• A detailed look at how significantly cancer could be reduced
through lifestyle changes, evaluating approaches used to alter
eating, smoking, and exercise habits. • An analysis of the
intuitive notion that screening for cancer leads to improved
health outcomes, including a discussion of screening methods,
potential risks, and current recommendations. • An examination
of cancer prevention and control opportunities in primary health
care delivery settings, including a review of interventions aimed
at improving provider performance. • Reviews of professional
education and training programs, research trends and
opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer
prevention and early detection.
• A detailed look at how significantly cancer could be reduced
through lifestyle changes, evaluating approaches used to alter
eating, smoking, and exercise habits. • An analysis of the
intuitive notion that screening for cancer leads to improved
health outcomes, including a discussion of screening methods,
potential risks, and current recommendations. • An examination
of cancer prevention and control opportunities in primary health
care delivery settings, including a review of interventions aimed
at improving provider performance. • Reviews of professional
education and training programs, research trends and
opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer
prevention and early detection.
This in-depth volume will be of interest to policy analysts,
cancer and public health specialists, health care administrators
and providers, researchers, insurers, medical journalists, and
patient advocates.
This in-depth volume will be of interest to policy analysts,
cancer and public health specialists, health care administrators
and providers, researchers, insurers, medical journalists, and
patient advocates.