Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection /

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Fulfilling the potential of cancer prevention and early detection (Print)
Corporate Author:	National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)
Other Authors:	Curry, Susan J., Byers, Tim, Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2003]
Subjects:	Neoplasms > prevention & control. Health Behavior. Health Policy. Health Promotion > methods. Mass Screening. United States.

Table of Contents:

Potential ro reduce the cancer burden through cancer prevention and early detection
Lifestyle behaviors contributing to the burden of cancer
Modifying health risk behaviors
Potential of screening to reduce the burden of cancer
Improving participation in cancer screening programs
Adopting new technology in the face of uncertain science : the case of screening for lung cancer
Professional education and training
Federal programs that support cancer prevention and early detection
Research trends and opportunities
Findings, policy implications, and recommendations