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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: A detailed look
at how significantly cancer could be reduced through lifestyle
changes, evaluating approaches used to alter eating, smoking, and
exercise habits. An analysis of the intuitive notion that screening
for cancer leads to improved health outcomes, including a
discussion of screening methods, potential risks, and current
recommendations. An examination of cancer prevention and control
opportunities in primary health care delivery settings, including a
review of interventions aimed at improving provider performance.
Reviews of professional education and training programs, research
trends and opportunities, and federal programs that support cancer
prevention and early detection. 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. Table of Contents Front
Matter Executive Summary 1. Introduction 2. Potential to Reduce the
Cancer Burden Through Cancer Prevention and Early Detection 3.
Lifestyle Behaviors Contributing to the Burden of Cancer 4.
Modifying Health Risk Behaviors 5. Potential of Screening to Reduce
the Burden of Cancer 6. Improving Participation in Cancer Screening
Programs 7. Adopting New Technology in the Face of Uncertain
Science: The Case of Screening for Lung Cancer 8. Professional
Education and Training 9. Federal Programs That Support Cancer
Prevention and Early Detection 10. Research Trends and
Opportunities 11. Findings, Policy Implications, and
Recommendations References Glossary Index
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