The Cancer Atlas

by Judith Mackay, Michael P. Eriksen, Omar Shafey

Understand where and how cancers are developing and who is affected around the world This atlas illustrates the latest available data on the cancer epidemic, showing causes, stages of development, and prevalence rates of different types of cancers by gender, income group, and region. It also examines the cost of the disease, both in terms of health care and commercial interests, and the steps being taken to curb the epidemic, from research and screening to cancer management programs and health education. Topics Mechanism of tumor development, Risk factors, Cancer in children, Cancer survivors, Cancer registries, Research, Primary prevention, Early detection, Management and treatment, Cancer organizations, Health education, Policies and legislation, The future of the epidemic.

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2006