Advances in cancer control: Innovations and research : proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting on Advances in Cancer Control--a combined Meeting of ... in clinical and biological research)

by Paul N. Anderson (Contributor)

This informative volume details the many high-level efforts currently in progress to reduce morbidity and mortality from cancer. It reflects the use of more careful research standards and scientific controls in cancer management and examines the latest innovations being applied to the field. In addition, it addresses the realities of current health care economics and the transfer of research-oriented results of cancer control studies from academic centers to the general public. Areas highlighted innovations in prevention and control; breast cancer screening; tobacco use cessation; risk assessment and screening intervention; and community-based research.

407 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989