Overview

The assessment of cancer risk is a complex process that requires the examination of etiological agents, real-world environments, and individual rates of exposure. This reference offers practical approaches to determine cancer risk in individuals, groups of exposed persons, and the general public in relation to individual genetic and acquired susceptibilities.

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Author:   Peter G. Shields
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   32
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.140kg
ISBN:  

9780824729844

ISBN 10:   0824729846
Pages:   792
Publication Date:   24 May 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Carcinogenesis and Molecular Genetics. Cancer Epidemiology. Chemical Causes of Cancer. Viral Causes of Cancer. Radiation Causes of Cancer. Occupational Cancers. Tobacco and Alcohol. Hormones and Cancer. Genetic Predisposition for Family Cancer Syndromes. Cancer in Minority Populations. Epidemiological Approaches to Studying Cancer I. Epidemiological Approaches to Studying Cancer II. Methods For Genetic Testing I. Methods For Genetic Testing II. Standards for Clinical Pathology Laboratories. Quantification of Occupational and Environmental Exposures in Epidemiological Studies. Cancer Risk Assessment I. Cancer Risk Assessment II. Cancer Susceptibility Genes and Common Gene Variants that Increase Cancer Risk.

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"""presents the most current information available.recommended to oncologists or internists who see a large number of patients."" -The Electric Review"

presents the most current information available.recommended to oncologists or internists who see a large number of patients. -The Electric Review

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