Fulfilling the Potential of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Institute of Medicine (Author), National Cancer Policy Board (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309082544 ISBN-13: 9780309082549 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $76.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2003 Annotation: 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Oncology - General - Medical | Public Health |
Dewey: 616.994 |
LCCN: 2003000742 |
Physical Information: 1.58" H x 6.02" W x 9.42" (2.35 lbs) 564 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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:
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. |