The role of obesity in cancer survival and recurrence: workshop summary
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Corporate Author: The Role of Obesity in Cancer Survival and Recurrence Workshop <2011, Washington, D.C.> (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press c2012
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:"..the National Cancer Policy Forum (NCPF) of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) held a 2-day workshop on "The Role of Obesity in Cancer Survival and Recurrence," in Washington, DC, on October 31 and November 1, 2011." -- p.2
Includes bibliographical references (p.71-80)
Introduction -- Overview of the obesity-cancer link -- Molecular mechanisms -- Clinical evidence of the obesity link to cancer -- Clinical study design issues -- Potential treatments to counter effects of obesity -- Challenges in studying or inducing lifestyle changes in patients -- What to advise cancer patients -- Policy suggestions -- Wrapping up
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xvi, 110 p.)
ISBN:0309253349
9780309253345
9780309253338
0309253330

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