Evaluation of Cancer Screening (Focus on Cancer) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3540199578 ISBN 13: 9783540199571

Publisher: Springer, 1995

Synopsis

Critically examining the case for and against screening people for early detection of cancer, this book reviews research-based knowledge on the value of early diagnosis for several different cancers ranging from neuroblastoma in infants to prostate cancer in old age. For each cancer site, the natural history of disease progression is reviewed and how the course may be altered by early intervention. Available screening tests are assessed both for their potential benefit and disadvantage. The information presented in this thoughtful review will assist health policy-makers to make decisions on cancer screening. Clinical researchers considering setting up screening studies will be made aware of the pitfalls of evaluation; practitioners and postgraduate students will find a readable introduction to the subject.

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Review

"...a thorough and high quality review....I am delighted that this book has found its way onto my shelves." - Cancer Forum
"This book is a good starting point for anybody who wishes to understand the pros and cons of introducing a given screening programme." Int. Journal of Epidemiology

Synopsis

Critically examining the case for and against screening people for early detection of cancer, this book reviews research-based knowledge on the value of early diagnosis for several different cancers, ranging from neuroblastoma in infants to prostate cancer in old-aged men. For each cancer site, the natural history of disease progression is reviewed and how the course may be altered by early intervention. Screening tests are assessed both for their potential benefit and disadvantage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540199578
• ISBN 13: 9783540199571
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 203
• Editor: Chamberlain Jocelyn, Moss Sue