Abstract
This chapter reviews principles of cancer chemoprevention and suggests opportunities for future research. Topics covered include carcinogenesis as the target of prevention, germline mutations, somatic mutations, biomarkers, mitochondrial genomic mutations, chemopreventive agents, and toxicity and safety standards for chemoprevention.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780199865062 |
ISBN (Print) | 0195149610, 9780195149616 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancer control
- Cancer prevention
- Cancer therapy
- Chemopreventative agents
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine