February is National Cancer Prevention Month. It’s an opportunity to spread the word and take action in order to live better, healthier, and happier lives. This initiative aims to raise awareness about cancer and spread awareness about the importance of early detection, which is paramount to its prevention. Cancer, said to be the world’s leading cause of death, caused nearly 10 million deaths in 2020.
There are more than 100 types of cancer, with some more popular than others. Examples are: lung (2.21 million cases), breast (2.26 million cases), rectum and colon (1.93 million cases), skin (non-melanoma) (1.20 million cases), stomach (1.09 million cases), and prostate (1.41 million cases) are the top five most common, according to the World Health Organization.
You can observe National Cancer Prevention Month by making a donation to one of the Cancer charities, Spread the awareness and empower others with vital information, prevention tips, and risk factors, e.t.c. Most importantly take action by embracing healthy living. Some measures include avoiding tobacco, cutting down on alcohol and maintaining a healthy weight and exercise. Find out more at https://nationaltoday.com/national-cancer-prevention-month/
The Library collections contain print and online resources on the topic of cancer. Resources can be found by searching in the Library’s search tool, Discover. A selection of books from this section are on display in the Library’s Reading Room along with journal titles as listed below:
Online E- books
Schottenfeld, David., and Joseph F. Fraumeni. Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention. 3rd ed. Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2006. Print.
IARC Handbooks of Cancer Prevention. Lyon: The Agency, 1997. Print.
Print Books
Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer : A Global Perspective. Washington, D.C: American Institute for Cancer Research, 2007. Print.
Boyle, P. (Peter), and Bernard. Levin. World Cancer Report 2008. Lyon: IARC Press, 2008. Print.
Coleman, Michel P. Responding to the Challenge of Cancer in Europe. Ljubljana: Institute of Public Health of the Republic of Solvenia, 2008. Print.
Franco, Eduardo L., and Thomas E. Rohan. Cancer Precursors : Epidemiology, Detection, and Prevention. New York: Springer, 2002. Print.
Gøtzsche, Peter C. Mammography Screening : Truth, Lies and Controversy. London ; Radcliffe, 2012. Print.
The NHS Cancer Plan : A Plan for Investment : A Plan for Reform. Leeds: Department of Health, 2000. Print.
Lerner, Barron H. The Breast Cancer Wars : Hope, Fear, and the Pursuit of a Cure in Twentieth-Century America. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. Print.
Marmot, Michael. Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention : Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity : A Global Perspective. Washington, DC: World Cancer Research Fund / American Institute for Cancer Research, 2009. Print.
Sloan, Frank A., and Hellen Gelband. Cancer Control Opportunities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. National Academies Press: N.p., 2007. Print.
Pamphlets
Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer : Directions for Research. Washington, D.C: National Academy Press, 1983. Print.
Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer : A Global Perspective. Summary. Washington, D.C: American Institute for Cancer Research, 1997. Print.
Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer : A Global Perspective : Summary. Washington, D.C: American Institute for Cancer Research, 2007. Print.
Journals
