This volume contains the majority of the invited keynote lectures presented by experts at the Third International Conference on Controversies in Tumor Prevention and Genetics on 12-14 February 2004 in St.Gallen, Switzerland. Together, they reveal the latest findings in oncogenetics and its relations to recent and future developments in primary and secondary tumor prevention, especially in breast, colon and lung cancer. All contributions are written and have been critically reviewed by internationally recognised leaders in the field.
1;Contents;5 2;Lifestyle and Medical Approaches to Cancer Prevention;7 3;Application of Genetics to the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer;22 4;Genetics and Prevention of Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma;39 5;Preclinical Models Relevant to Diet, Exercise, and Cancer Risk;51 6;Individualizing Interventions for Cancer Prevention;66 7;Can Animal Models Help Us Select Specific Compounds for Cancer Prevention Trials?;73 8;Problems with Using Biomarkers as Surrogate End Points for Cancer: A Cautionary Tale;90 9;Can a Marker Be a Surrogate for Development of Cancer, and Would We Know It if It Exists?;100 10;How Should We Move the Field of Chemopreventive Agent Development Forward in a Productive Manner?;114 11;The Problems with Risk Selection; Scientific and Psychosocial Aspects;126 12;Chemoprevention of Lung Cancer;146 13;Anti-nicotine Vaccination: Where Are We?;167 14;Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Exercise;176 15;Chemoprevention of Colorectal Cancer: Ready for Routine Use?;211 16;Screening of Colorectal Cancer: Progress and Problems;229 17;The Role of Endogenous Hormones in the Etiology and Prevention of Breast Cancer: The Epidemiological Evidence;243 18;Innovative Agents in Cancer Prevention;255 19;The IARC Commitment to Cancer Prevention: The Example of Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer;274 20;Health Economics in the Genomic Age;295 21;Screening for Cancer: Are Resources Being Used Wisely?;310
| ISBN | 9783540269809 |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | 9783540269809 |
| Medientyp | E-Book - PDF |
| Copyrightjahr | 2005 |
| Verlag | Springer-Verlag |
| Umfang | 334 Seiten |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Kopierschutz | Digitales Wasserzeichen |
