General Cancer Information

From the Experts at the American Cancer Society                                             

Dispels rumors and explains real cancer risks! Cancer is in the headlines, on the Internet, and in the public eye. Sometimes we hear contradictory reports in a matter of days. How do you determine which cancer risks are real and which are rumors? Should you change your behavior based on a report on the news or an Internet rumor? Cancer: What Causes It, What Doesn't gives you the facts you need to judge which cancer "risks" you should be concerned about and which you can dismiss.

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Written by Dr. Judith Mackay, Dr. Ahmedin Jemal, Dr. Nancy C. Lee, Dr. D. Maxwell Parkin. Foreword by John R. Seffrin, PhD, Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, and Peter Boyle, PhD

The essential reference in the global battle against cancer! 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 include the following: 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.

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Written by Dr. Judith Mackay, Dr. Ahmedin Jemal, Dr. Nancy C. Lee, Dr. D. Maxwell Parkin. Foreword by John R. Seffrin, PhD, Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, and Peter Boyle, PhD

The essential reference in the global battle against cancer! The French edition of 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 include the following: 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.

List price: $29.95

Written by Dr. Judith Mackay, Dr. Ahmedin Jemal, Dr. Nancy C. Lee, Dr. D. Maxwell Parkin. Foreword by John R. Seffrin, PhD, Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, and Peter Boyle, PhD

The essential reference in the global battle against cancer! The Spanish edition of 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 include the following: 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. List price: $29.95

Written by Dr. Omar Shafey, Dr. Michael Eriksen, Dr. Hana Ross and Dr. Judith Mackay

"If there is anything you want to know about tobacco, you can find it in The Tobacco Atlas." [Bill Gates] The latest edition of this groundbreaking Atlas gives shape and meaning to statistics about tobacco use and control. Full-color maps and graphics illustratte in a clear and accessible format the wide range of tobacco issues, revealing similarities and differences between countries, and exposing the behavior of the tobacco industry. It also examines solutions and predicts the future course of the epidemic.

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