Prevention of Cancer (The Biology of Cancer)

While genetics and environment play roles in some forms of cancer, the risk of developing other forms of cancer can be lowered by making lifestyle changes. Quitting smoking, avoiding excessive sun exposure, and eating a healthful diet go a long way toward helping prevent some of the most devastating cancers, such as lung cancer, skin cancer, and colon cancer. Prevention of Cancer examines cancer's major risk factors and the history of cancer prevention, including the latest prevention research, and presents this information in everyday language. The term cancer encompasses a wide range of related diseases characterized essentially by abnormal, invasive cell growth. Each volume in The Biology of Cancer focuses on a different type of cancer or on a specific aspect of the disease, with an emphasis on the biological science behind it. From how skin cancer occurs to the stages of cancer development, these books track the origins, progression, and nature of cancer. Looking at risk factors such as lifestyle choices and genetics, The Biology of Cancer explains how doctors and scientists understand cancer, what forms of prevention and treatment work, and what new avenues researchers are pursuing to fight cancer. These concise books explain the science of cancer in clear language for readers looking to understand the basics of the disease and the battle against it. VOYA These two series volumes should appeal to a wide range of youth. They are both highly readable with interesting anecdotes as well as key scientific information to enable students to make informed choices in lifestyle to lower their risk of cancer. Both books present the development of cancer research with profiles of researchers, including the discoverer of the breast cancer gene, the developer of the Pap smear, and the discoverer of viral-induced tumors. These inspiring profiles also give glimpses into the personal lives and challenges confronting these researchers. Prevention of Cancer focuses on cancers of the skin, uterus, breast, and lung, emphasizing that at least half of cancers are preventable if people avoid risk factors and maintain healthy life styles. Causes of Cancer begins with an early clue to carcinogens with cancer in children who were chimney sweeps. Epidemiology and experimentation are tools to determine the causes of cancer, which include radiation, infectious agents, carcinogens, and heredity. The positive and non-preachy tone of both books empowers students to assume responsibility to reduce their risk to cancer rather than to accept cancer as part of our lives. These are important books for general interest as well as study in health or science classes. Among the seven series titles are discussions of the genetics of cancer, diagnosis and treatment, and stages of cancer. Reviewer: Marilyn Brien Presents the latest research on factors believed to defend against cancer, major risk factors, and prevention tips