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This book is a collection of discussions and presentations made by leading experts during a workshop to review the results of recent empirical studies on the effectiveness of chemopreventive agents on the reduction of cancer risk. The topics selected were intended to cover the main areas of research in this field over the last 5-10 years, as well as important issues concerning the design of research studies, cost-effectiveness of chemoprevention, and ethical concerns. A set of conclusions and recommendations are included to provide a guide to formulating future public health policy and research strategy.

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Author:   M. Hakema ,  etc. ,  V. Beral (Doctor, Gibson Building, The Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford) ,  E. Buiatti
Publisher:   International Agency for Research on Cancer
Imprint:   International Agency for Research on Cancer
Volume:   No.136
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.283kg
ISBN:  

9789283221364

ISBN 10:   9283221362
Pages:   140
Publication Date:   25 July 1996
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Why chemoprevention?; Methodological issues in the design of primary prevention trials; Chemoprevention of cancers of the oral cavity and the head and neck; Chemoprevention of oesophageal cancer; Chemoprevention of stomach cancer; Chemoprevention of primary liver cancer; European intervention trials of colorectal cancer prevention; Colon cancer: A USA viewpoint; Why did antioxidants not protect against lung cancer in the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene cancer Prevention study?; Chemoprevention of lung cancer: The b-carotene and Retinol Efficacy Trial (CARET) in high-risk smokers and asbestos-exposed workers; Chemoprevention of breast cancer with fenretinide; Chemoprevention of breast cancer with tamoxifen; Chemoprevention of skin cancer; Ethical issues of intervention trials in cancer; Behavioural intervention versus chemoprevention; Cost-effectiveness considerations in chemoprevention of cancer; Conclusions and recommendations

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