Stopping Cancer at the Source - Softcover

M. Sara Rosenthal; Ph.D.

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9781552127469: Stopping Cancer at the Source

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155212746X ISBN 13: 9781552127469

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2008

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Stopping Cancer At The Source presents the latest state of knowledge on the primary prevention of cancer. It is based on a review of the existing science presented in globally accepted consensus reports. This brand- new edition has been completely revised and updated for the continuing challenges of cancer prevention in the next decade. It includes the latest information on the primary prevention of cancer, which means stopping cancer at the sourceƒbefore it starts.

This New Edition Includes:
The latest statistics, and what the studies show about preventable causes of cancer What's new in smoking-related cancers, and smoke-free legislation The latest in genetic screening for cancers that are caused by genetic mutations The latest on skin cancers and sun safety precautions New alarming conclusions from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research on cancers related to diet and obesity The latest reports on occupational carcinogens, including suspected exposures to workers as a result of the 9/11 attacks in New York City What we know about exposures to potential carcinogens we can control in our daily lives, including medications, radon, cosmetics, and dry- cleaning chemicals The latest on airborne carcinogens, Great Lakes contamination, and potential carcinogens in our food supply.

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About the Author:

Dr. M. Sara Rosenthal completed her Ph.D. in sociology and bioethics at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics and is the author of more than 25 widely recommended health books. She is currently an assistant professor of bioethics in the Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

Review:

This book helped me understand the language of cancer and its processes. -- Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book helped me understand the language of cancer and its processes. -- Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book helped me understand the language of cancer and its processes. -- Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book helped me understand the language of cancer and its processes. --Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book... encourages us to take control where we can through our personal lifestyle changes and through social action -- Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book... encourages us to take control where we can through our personal lifestyle changes and through social action --Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book... encourages us to take control where we can through our personal lifestyle changes and through social action -- Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book... encourages us to take control where we can through our personal lifestyle changes and through social action --Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book... encourages us to take control where we can through our personal lifestyle changes and through social action -- Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book... encourages us to take control where we can through our personal lifestyle changes and through social action --Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

This book... encourages us to take control where we can through our personal lifestyle changes and through social action --Complete Health magazine, Summer 2005

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