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1 online resource (xxviii, 256 pages) |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Cancer science or cancer myths : how do you tell the difference? -- What is cancer risk? -- Assessing your cancer risk : from the Web to your doctor's office -- Playing detective : discovering your family history of cancer -- Protect yourself against skin cancer -- A powerful anticancer strategy : physical activity, nutrition, and avoiding obesity -- Saving your life : leaving tobacco behind -- Guarding against cancer : staying safe from infection -- Get screened for cancer : which tests are best? -- The environment around us : get the scoop on chemicals, pollution, and everyday products -- Making decisions : preventive anticancer medications and surgeries -- When you've already had cancer : steps you can take for good health -- Stress busters : staying positive one day at a time. |
Summary |
A Co-publication of the American Cancer Society and Demos Health. Cancer experts say more people than ever before are now likely to develop the disease at some time, but due to early intervention, the chances of survival are also increasing. Co-published with the American Cancer Society, Reduce Your Cancer Risk: Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life provides comprehensive information about how to reduce cancer risk organized around a 12-step action plan. Written by a patient-expert, a cancer research doctor and reviewed by the American Cancer Society, the book takes the reader from how to assess on. |
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Print version record. |
Subject |
Cancer -- Prevention.
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Cancer -- Risk factors.
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Neoplasms -- prevention & control |
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Cancer -- Prévention.
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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Cancer -- Prevention
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Cancer -- Risk factors
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Added Author |
Stefanek, Michael.
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Gansler, Ted S.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Boughton, Barbara. Reduce your cancer risk. New York : Demos Health, ©2010 9781932603927 (DLC) 2010001297 (OCoLC)441139812 |
ISBN |
9781935281283 (electronic bk.) |
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1935281283 (electronic bk.) |
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9781932603927 |
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1932603921 |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000051407386 |
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DEBBG BV043137605 |
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DEBSZ 421643897 |
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AU@ 000068828958 |
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