| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 462 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
1. Photobiology of photocarcinogenesis / David L. Mitchell and James E. Cleaver -- 2. Etiology of nonmelanocytic skin cancer / Cara L. Benjamin and Honnavara N. Ananthaswamy -- 3. Etiology and modeling of human melanoma : illuminating the dark pathways of a deadly disease / Steven Kazianis and Meenhard Herlyn -- 4. Vitamin D, moderate sun exposure, and health / Michael F. Holick -- 5. Ultraviolet radiation rsks to the eye / David H. Sliney -- 6. Histopathology standards : nonmelanoma skin cancer / Nigel Kirkham -- 7. Pathology of skin cancer with particular reference to melanoma / David E. Elder -- 8. Epidemiology of nonmelanocytic skin cancer / Richard P. Gallagher, Tim K. Lee, and Chris D. Bajdik -- 9. Epidemiology of cutaneous malignant melanoma / Johan Moan, Alina Carmen Porojnicu, and Arne Dahlback -- 10. Descriptive epidemiology of skin cancer incidence and mortality / Mathieu Boniol [and others] -- 11. Molecular epidemiology of skin cancer / Rajiv Kumar -- 12. The usefulness of sunscreens / Jean-François Doré [and others] -- 13. Solaria / Jean-Pierre Césarini -- 14. Risk groups for skin cancer and aspects on preventive management / Johan Hansson and Ulrik Ringborg -- 15. Behavioral aspects of prevention and early detection / Richard Bränström -- 16. Periods-of-life program : continuous primary prevention of skin cancer in certain age Groups / Rudiger Greinert [and others] -- 17. Aims of primary prevention of skin cancer / Karen Glanz -- 18. Screening for melanoma / Alan C. Geller -- 19. Communicating the incalculable / Gunilla Jarlbro -- 20. Sun Protection at School / Cecilia Boldemann and Craig Sinclair |
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21. The UV index in practice / Eva Rehfuess and Craig Sinclair -- 22. Prevention of malignant melanoma : health economics aspects / Bengt Jönsson and Ulf Staginnus -- 23. Screening for melanoma / Frederick C. Beddingfield |
| Summary |
Coedited by the President of the European Society of Skin Cancer Prevention, this guide provides a detailed overview of the three most common forms of the disease-basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma - and authoritatively guides readers through current research related to the epidemiology, primary and secondary prevention, and identification of the many forms of skin cancer. Accompanied by a CD-ROM that contains color illustrations for lesion recognition and disease pathology, this source will serve as an invaluable companion to all specialists treating patients with skin cancer |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Skin -- Cancer -- Prevention
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Skin Neoplasms -- prevention & control
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Risk Factors
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Skin Neoplasms -- epidemiology
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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Skin -- Cancer -- Prevention
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ringborg, Ulrik.
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| ISBN |
9781420021097 |
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1420021095 |
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128086351X |
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9781280863516 |
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