Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention, 3rd Edition

Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention, 3rd Edition Authors: Schottenfeld, David, MD; Fraumeni, Joseph F., Jr., MD. Bibliographic Data: (ISBN: 0-19-514961-0, Oxford University Press, Inc, 2006, $230.00) 410 pages, hard cover. Subjects: Hematology/Oncology, Epidemiology, Clinical Genetics. DESCRIPTION: As with the 1996 edition of this book, the third edition covers a wide range of information, from the global impact of cancer incidence and mortality, to basic concepts in cancer biology, the current state of knowledge in site specific cancer risk factors, and challenges in cancer epidemiology and prevention research. PURPOSE: To provide a comprehensive update regarding cancer epidemiology and prevention. Included in this edition are new sections about the basic concepts in cancer biology, classification of cancer, critical genetic events in carcinogenesis, the worldwide burden of cancer, the known and suspected causes of cancer, and advances in cancer prevention and control. AUDIENCE: This is an outstanding resource for students of public health, the impact of cancer on morbidity and mortality and cancer biology, as well as scientists involved in translational and public health research. FEATURES: Sections cover basic concepts of cancer epidemiology, nomenclature, classification, and cancer biology with a focus on cancer genetics and epigenetic events involved in neoplastic transformations. In addition, a comprehensive summary is presented of the magnitude of cancer incidence and mortality worldwide and in the United States. The primary causes of cancer and the epidemiology of site-specific cancers are reviewed. Finally, the principles of cancer screening, risk communication, and prevention are described. ASSESSMENT: As with the previous editions, this is a leading resource regarding the burden of cancer, the causes of cancer, and approaches to cancer prevention. ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Reviewed by: Susan M. Gapstur, Ph.D, MPH (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)