Reducing Your Risk of Cancer: 1 - Softcover

Priestman, Terry J.

 
9781847090218: Reducing Your Risk of Cancer: 1
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1847090214 ISBN 13: 9781847090218
Publisher: Sheldon Press, 2008

Synopsis

Myths and misinformation abound as to how to prevent cancer. While there is no way of saying for certain who will or will not get cancer, over the last 50 years medical scientists have learnt a great deal its causes. Consultant oncologist Terry Priestman looks at factors which increase the likelihood of getting cancer, and what can be done to decrease the risk. All the common cancers, including breast, bowel, prostate, cervical, lung and skin, are discussed. Among the topics covered are: genetic factors; smoking, drinking alcohol, and diet; weight control and exercise; HRT; cancer and the environment, including sunlight; cancer vaccines and chemoprevention; and, screening."Reducing Your Risk of Cancer" presents the facts, not the fantasies, and helps you make an informed choice about advice that may make a difference.

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About the Author

Terry Priestman is Honorary Consultant Clinical Oncologist at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK, and another of the bestselling Coping with Chemotherapy, Sheldon Press 2005, and Coping with Breast Cancer, Sheldon 2006.

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Publisher
Sheldon Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1847090214
ISBN 13 
9781847090218
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
128