Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection / Susan J. Curry, Tim Byers, and Maria Hewitt, editors ; National Cancer Policy Board.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Curry, Susan J.

Byers, Tim.

Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth.

National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--United States--Prevention.

Cancer.

Tumors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (564 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Cancer prevention and early detection

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 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. 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.

Contents:

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*.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 438-520) and index.

ISBN:

9786610184101

9780309170130

0309170133

9781280184109

1280184108

9780309506199

0309506190

9780309516815

0309516811

OCLC:

52786140