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Cancer prevention and screening / / edited by Rosalind A. Eeles, Jeffrey S. Tobias, Christine D. Berg
| Cancer prevention and screening / / edited by Rosalind A. Eeles, Jeffrey S. Tobias, Christine D. Berg |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, NJ : , : Wiley, , 2019 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (456 pages) |
| Disciplina | 616.99/4052 |
| Soggetto topico |
Medical screening
Patient education Cancer - Diagnosis |
| Soggetto non controllato |
Cancer
Medical |
| ISBN |
9781118991060
1-118-99106-0 1-118-99102-8 1-118-99095-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Foreword -- Prologue -- Chapter 1 Global perspectives surrounding cancer prevention and screening -- Principles of cancer control strategy -- Magnitude of the problem: Proportion of cancer globally attributable to preventable causes -- Primary prevention strategies globally -- Tobacco smoking -- Vaccination -- Screening -- General principles -- Existing screening options -- The harms of screening -- Targeted screening -- Early diagnosis -- Historical importance: Reasons for late presentation -- Targeted screening based on nonspecific symptoms -- Conclusion. CPAC's role in cancer screeningConclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Cancer screening: A general perspective -- On the nature of screening -- Assessing a screening test -- Assessing benefit from a screening test -- Lead-time bias -- Length bias -- Overdiagnosis -- The order of evidence of benefit -- The population screened -- The magnitude of screening benefit -- Screening in practice -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 The balance of cancer screening risks and benefits -- Cervical screening -- Breast screening -- Colorectal cancer screening -- Prostate cancer screening -- Psychological harms of screening. Informed decision-makingConclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Cancer screening issues in black and ethnic minority populations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Public awareness of cancer screening -- Awareness of cancer screening -- Beliefs relevant to cancer screening -- Perceptions of cancer risk -- Cancer fear -- Cancer fatalism -- Perceived benefits and harms of cancer screening -- Informed choice -- Intention and action -- Engagement -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Public understanding of cancer prevention -- Public understanding of prevention -- What can we do to improve understanding? Case study: Online informationCase study: The media -- Case study: The Cancer Awareness Roadshow, a face-to-face intervention -- Case study: Talk Cancer, training for health workers -- Communicating risk -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Cervical cancer screening: An exemplar of a population screening programme, and cervical cancer prevention -- How do we screen for cervical precancer? -- Prevention of invasive cervical cancer: The impact of cytological screening -- Factors influencing the success of a screening programme -- Molecular-based cervical screening technologies. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910555288903321 |
| Hoboken, NJ : , : Wiley, , 2019 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Cancer prevention and screening / / edited by Rosalind A. Eeles, Jeffrey S. Tobias, Christine D. Berg
| Cancer prevention and screening / / edited by Rosalind A. Eeles, Jeffrey S. Tobias, Christine D. Berg |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, NJ : , : Wiley, , 2019 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (456 pages) |
| Disciplina | 616.99/4052 |
| Soggetto topico |
Medical screening
Patient education Cancer - Diagnosis |
| Soggetto non controllato |
Cancer
Medical |
| ISBN |
9781118991060
1-118-99106-0 1-118-99102-8 1-118-99095-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Foreword -- Prologue -- Chapter 1 Global perspectives surrounding cancer prevention and screening -- Principles of cancer control strategy -- Magnitude of the problem: Proportion of cancer globally attributable to preventable causes -- Primary prevention strategies globally -- Tobacco smoking -- Vaccination -- Screening -- General principles -- Existing screening options -- The harms of screening -- Targeted screening -- Early diagnosis -- Historical importance: Reasons for late presentation -- Targeted screening based on nonspecific symptoms -- Conclusion. CPAC's role in cancer screeningConclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Cancer screening: A general perspective -- On the nature of screening -- Assessing a screening test -- Assessing benefit from a screening test -- Lead-time bias -- Length bias -- Overdiagnosis -- The order of evidence of benefit -- The population screened -- The magnitude of screening benefit -- Screening in practice -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 The balance of cancer screening risks and benefits -- Cervical screening -- Breast screening -- Colorectal cancer screening -- Prostate cancer screening -- Psychological harms of screening. Informed decision-makingConclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Cancer screening issues in black and ethnic minority populations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Public awareness of cancer screening -- Awareness of cancer screening -- Beliefs relevant to cancer screening -- Perceptions of cancer risk -- Cancer fear -- Cancer fatalism -- Perceived benefits and harms of cancer screening -- Informed choice -- Intention and action -- Engagement -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Public understanding of cancer prevention -- Public understanding of prevention -- What can we do to improve understanding? Case study: Online informationCase study: The media -- Case study: The Cancer Awareness Roadshow, a face-to-face intervention -- Case study: Talk Cancer, training for health workers -- Communicating risk -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Cervical cancer screening: An exemplar of a population screening programme, and cervical cancer prevention -- How do we screen for cervical precancer? -- Prevention of invasive cervical cancer: The impact of cytological screening -- Factors influencing the success of a screening programme -- Molecular-based cervical screening technologies. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814415203321 |
| Hoboken, NJ : , : Wiley, , 2019 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Diet, nutrition, and cancer [[electronic resource] ] : directions for research / / Committee on Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council
| Diet, nutrition, and cancer [[electronic resource] ] : directions for research / / Committee on Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1983 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (86 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99/4052 |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - Nutritional aspects
Carcinogenesis |
| ISBN |
1-280-24580-8
9786610245802 0-309-56686-X 0-585-14471-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778893803321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1983 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Diet, nutrition, and cancer : directions for research / / Committee on Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council
| Diet, nutrition, and cancer : directions for research / / Committee on Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1983 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (86 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99/4052 |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - Nutritional aspects
Carcinogenesis |
| ISBN |
1-280-24580-8
9786610245802 0-309-56686-X 0-585-14471-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer: Directions for Research -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Overview and Major Recommendations -- STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES FOR RESEARCH -- 2 Approach to the Study -- 3 Diet and the Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis -- RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS. -- 4 Epidemiological Methods -- RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS -- Assessment of Dietary Exposures -- Types of Epidemiological Study -- Analysis of Data -- 5 Laboratory Methods -- METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING DIETARY INITIATORS AND MODIFIERS OF CARCINOGENESIS -- METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF NUTRIENTS ON CARCINOGENESIS. -- METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING MARKERS RELATED TO NEOPLASIA IN HUMANS -- RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS -- Initiators and Modifiers of Carcinogenesis -- The Effects of Nutrients on Carcinogenesis -- Markers Related to Neoplasia in Humans -- 6 Macroconstituents -- FATS -- PROTEIN. -- CARBOHYDRATES -- DIETARY FIBER -- ALCOHOL -- TOTAL CALORIC INTAKE -- RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS -- General Recommendations for Epidemiological Research -- General Recommendations for Laboratory Research -- Specific Recommendations. -- Fat: Epidemiological Studies -- Fat: Laboratory Studies -- Protein: Epidemiological Studies -- Protein: Laboratory Studies -- Carbohydrates: Laboratory Studies -- Calories: Epidemiological Studies -- Calories: Laboratory Studies -- Fiber: Epidemiological Studies. -- Fiber: Laboratory Studies -- Alcohol: Epidemiological Studies -- Alcohol: Laboratory Studies -- 7 Vitamins, Minerals, and Nonnutritive Inhibitors of Carcinogenesis -- VITAMINS, CAROTENES, AND RETINOIDS -- Vitamin A, Carotenes, and Retinoids -- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) -- Vitamin E. -- SELENIUM AND OTHER TRACE MINERALS -- Selenium -- Molybdenum, Zinc, Iron, Iodine, and Arsenic -- NONNUTRITIVE INHIBITORS OF CARCINOGENESIS -- GENERAL RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS -- SPECIFIC RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS.
Vitamin A and Carotenes -- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). -- Vitamin E -- Selenium and Other Trace Elements -- Selenium -- Molybdenum, Zinc, Iron, Iodine, and Arsenic -- Nonnutritive Inhibitors of Carcinogenesis -- 8 Food Additives, Contaminants, Carcinogens, and Mutagens -- RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS -- 9 Consumer Behavior -- RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS -- References -- Appendix A Committee on Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer-Affiliations and Major Research Interests -- CHAIRMAN -- VICE CHAIRMAN -- MEMBERS -- ADVISTOR -- NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL STAFF -- Appendix B Acknowledgments. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910828414303321 |
| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1983 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection [[electronic resource] /] / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board
| Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection [[electronic resource] /] / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2003 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (564 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99/4052 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CurrySusan J
ByersTim HewittMaria Elizabeth |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - United States - Prevention
Tumors |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-18410-8
9786610184101 0-309-50619-0 0-309-51681-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455797603321 |
| Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2003 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection [[electronic resource] /] / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board
| Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection [[electronic resource] /] / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2003 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (564 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99/4052 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CurrySusan J
ByersTim HewittMaria Elizabeth |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - United States - Prevention
Tumors |
| ISBN |
0-309-17013-3
1-280-18410-8 9786610184101 0-309-50619-0 0-309-51681-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910780145903321 |
| Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2003 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection / / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board
| Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection / / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2003 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (564 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.99/4052 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CurrySusan J
ByersTim HewittMaria Elizabeth |
| Soggetto topico |
Cancer - United States - Prevention
Tumors |
| ISBN |
0-309-17013-3
1-280-18410-8 9786610184101 0-309-50619-0 0-309-51681-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front Matter -- Acknowledgments -- Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Contents -- List of Boxes, Figures, and Tables -- Executive Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Potential to Reduce the Cancer Burden Through Cancer Prevention and Early Detection1 -- 3 Lifestyle Behaviors Contributing to the Burden of Cancer1 -- 4 Modifying Health Risk Behaviors1 -- 5 Potential of Screening to Reduce the Burden of Cancer1 -- 6 Improving Participation in Cancer Screening Programs1 -- 7 Adopting New Technology in the Face of Uncertain Science: The Case of Screening for Lung Cancer1 -- 8 Professional Education and Training -- 9 Federal Programs That Support Cancer Prevention and Early Detection -- 10 Research Trends and Opportunities -- 11 Findings, Policy Implications, and Recommendations -- References -- Glossary -- Index*. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Cancer prevention and early detection |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910829190103321 |
| Washington, DC, : National Academies Press, c2003 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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