Publisher's Synopsis
General practitioners and their teams are the key figures in prevention of cancer. The evidence suggests strong links between various cancers and risk factors such as smoking, diet, and environmental hazards, and patients need to be advised on and persuaded to adhere to changes in lifestyle that reduce risk.;Cancer Prevention in Primary Care explains the risks and interventions and the advice that should be given to patients. It also examines the value of screening for certain cancers. Topics covered include: Smoking and cancer; Reducing alcohol intake; Diet and cancer; Melanoma; Screening for breast, cervical, ovarian, prostatic and testicular cancers.;This is an invaluable guide to current recommendations on cancer prevention for all members of the primary health care team and anyone involved in working to reduce the incidence of cancer.
