Causes of Cancer (The Biology of Cancer)

Causes of Cancer delves into the many factors responsible for causing cancer. This book also highlights how avoiding exposure to particular carcinogens may prevent certain forms of cancer. Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 6 Foreword......Page 7 1. An Unexpected Clue......Page 12 2. How Do We Determine the Causes of Cancer?......Page 22 3. Cancer and Lifestyle......Page 33 4. Infectious Agents as Causes of Cancer......Page 46 5. Radiation and Cancer......Page 59 6. Occupational and Environmental Carcinogens......Page 72 7. Can Cancer Be Inherited?......Page 83 8. Can Cancer Be Prevented?......Page 98 9. Questions and Challenges for the Future......Page 108 Endnotes......Page 119 Glossary......Page 120 Further Resources......Page 125 Index......Page 133 About the Author......Page 137 Examines the biology of cancer, focusing on the causes of cancer, looking at infectious agents, radiation, and occupational and environmental carcinogens, and considering whether the disease can be inherited or prevented. . Includes a glossary and resources for further research