Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology

by Nasca, Phillip C.; Pastides, Harris

• ISBN13: 9780763736187
• ISBN10: 076373618X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-02
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Using a unique framework, Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology, Second Edition, helps readers develop an in-depth understanding of the current body of knowledge on cancer—what it is, how it is defined, how it develops in biological and genetic terms, which groups are at highest risk, and what causes it. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to include: 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 normal cells and cancer cells and the implications for determining the etiology of various cancers. New materials on cancer prevention strategies. Expanded discussions about the public health implications of new scientific findings concerning the causes of various cancers. Fundamentals of Cancer Epidemiology, Second Edition, is accompanied by downloadable PowerPoints slides.

Table of Contents

The Descriptive Epidemiology of Cancer	p. 1
Basic Terminology	p. 29
Biology of Normal Cells	p. 49
Biology of Cancer Cells	p. 69
Laboratory Experimental Studies	p. 88
Biomarkers and Epidemiological Studies of Cancer	p. 109
Epidemiological Studies of Genetic Factors for Cancer	p. 136
Occupation and Cancer	p. 158
Tobacco and Cancer	p. 178
Alcohol and Cancer	p. 225
Ionizing, Nonionizing, and Solar Radiation and Cancer	p. 265
Infectious Agents and Cancer	p. 286
Immunity and Cancer Risk	p. 334
Endogenous Hormones and Cancer	p. 359
Exogenous Hormones and Cancer	p. 389
Diet and Cancer	p. 419
Childhood Cancer	p. 443
Cancer Screening	p. 484
Glossary	p. 507
Informational Web Sites	p. 528
Index	p. 531
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