Cancer Prevention


Fall 2003, Issue 2

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Oct 1-Oct 5
American Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly-New Orleans, LA
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Oct 3-Oct 7
Annual Meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology-Atlanta, GA
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Oct 6-Oct 9
American College of Nutrition Annual Meeting-Nashville, TN
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Oct 9-Oct 11
Cancer Treatment Research Foundation 2nd International Conference of Cancer Integrative Medicine-Rosemont, IL
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Oct 9-Oct 11
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses-Philadelphia, PA
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Oct 10-Oct 15
American College of Gastroenterology 68th Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course-Baltimore, MD
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Oct 16-Oct 18
2003 British Columbia Women's Breast Conference and Annual Screening Mammography Forum-Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Oct 26-Oct 30
2nd Annual International Conference of Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research-Phoenix, AZ
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Cancer Prevention | Issue Two

Reducing Cancer Risk
The US and other developed countries are experiencing two parallel and interrelated epidemics, one of obesity and one of physical inactivity. Obesity is associated with a number of chronic diseases including cancer, and thus represents a major public health burden. [more]



We Can't Breathe Easy Yet
Lately, it seems almost impossible to pick up a newspaper or turn on the news without hearing how dangerous extra weight is to good health. While obesity is a serious health threat, tobacco use remains the number one cause of preventable death in the US. [more]



Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention in High-Risk Women
The cause of breast cancer remains unknown in the majority of patients but epidemiologic studies have identified numerous risk factors, some of which are modifiable. A family history of breast cancer is one of the strongest risk factors, particularly when the diagnosis was made in multiple first-degree relatives and at young ages. [more]



The Anticancer Properties of Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
The past decade has borne witness to a series of studies suggesting that the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) represents a bona fide therapeutic target for cancer prevention and possibly treatment. [more]



Radical Prostatectomy and its Impact on Prostate Cancer Screening Efficacy
In 1985, prostate specific antigen (PSA) was licensed for the follow-up of patients with prostate cancer. [more]



Patient Selection for Breast Cancer Screening
Controversy over the benefits of annual mammography in the reduction of breast cancer-related mortality has recently received much attention. Seven randomized trials investigating the benefit of mammography compared to observation alone have been performed. [more]



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Letter From the Editors
Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the leading cancer treatment organization in the US, made cancer prevention a major emphasis. [more]
News From the NCI
Results from the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) revealed that men who received finasteride, a drug that affects male hormone levels, reduced their chances of developing prostate cancer by nearly 25% compared to men who received a placebo for seven years. [more]

Issues & Insights
Increased technological prowess for characterizing the molecular changes associated with cancer development and major advances in gene characterization are revealing the molecular pathways that drive the tumorigenic process and are fundamental for tumor development. [more]

Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials
If you are interested in learning more about a trial, access the Web site address or call the phone number provided for additional information. [more]

Cancer Prevention Legislation
Legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in various states. [more]

Federal legislation pertaining to cancer and its prevention that is under consideration in the US Congress. [more]

Make Your Voice Heard
Contact your Congressional representatives, the White House, or other government agencies to express your support of cancer prevention legislation and to urge the funding of cancer prevention research. [more]


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