Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology

Name: Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology
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ISBN: 9780763736187

ISBN-10: 076373618X

ISBN-13: 9780763736187

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Phillip C. Nasca, Harris Pastides

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Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiologynbsp;summarizes the current body of knowledge--what cancer is, how it is defined, how it develops in biological and genetic terms, what groups are at highest risk, and what causes it. Using a unique framework, it helps readers develop an in-depth understanding of major risk factors and how they affect specific cancers, as well as how co-factors contribute to risk for particular cancers. nbsp; The second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes: nbsp; New chapters on cancer screening, drugs and cancer and childhood cancers Expanded sections on interactions between genetic and environmental risk factors. Recent observations about the biology of…

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List price: $247.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 1/2/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 541
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English




The Descriptive Epidemiology of Cancer




Basic Terminology




Biology of Normal Cells




Biology of Cancer Cells




Laboratory Experimental Studies




Biomarkers and Epidemiological Studies of Cancer




Epidemiological Studies of Genetic Factors for Cancer




Occupation and Cancer




Tobacco and Cancer




Alcohol and Cancer




Ionizing, Nonionizing, and Solar Radiation and Cancer




Infectious Agents and Cancer




Immunity and Cancer Risk




Endogenous Hormones and Cancer




Exogenous Hormones and Cancer




Diet and Cancer




Childhood Cancer




Cancer Screening




Glossary



Informational Web Sites


Index