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Causes and Control of Colorectal Cancer

A Model for Cancer Prevention

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  • © 1996

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Authors:
  1. Gabriel A. Kune

    1. University of Melbourne, Australia
      Melbourne Colorectal Cancer Study, Australia

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Part of the book series: Developments in Oncology (DION, volume 78)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Causes of Colorectal Tumors

    1. Principles of Cancer Causation

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 1-12

    2. Basic Structure and Function of the Large Bowel

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 13-16

    3. Molecular Evolution of Colorectal Neoplasms

      • Jeremy R. Jass
      Pages 17-28

    4. Morphology of Colorectal Neoplasia

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 29-46

    5. Heredity

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 47-68

    6. Diet

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 69-115

    7. Alcohol Consumption

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 117-138

    8. Smoking

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 139-154

    9. Physical Activity

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 155-164

    10. Cholecystectomy and Cholelithiasis

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 165-178

    11. Bowel Habit — Constipation, Diarrhea and Laxative Use

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 179-190

    12. Number of Children, Age At First Birth, Hormones

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 191-204

    13. Asbestos and other Occupational Exposures

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 205-212

    14. Radiation

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 213-215

    15. Personality Factors and Life Stresses

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 217-228

    16. Religion and Religiousness

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 229-234

    17. Causes of Colorectal Neoplasia a Model of Cancer Etiology

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 235-243

  3. Prevention and Control of Colorectal Tumors

    1. Primary Prevention of Colorectal Tumors

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 245-278

    2. Principles of Cancer Screening and Surveillance

      • Gabriel A. Kune
      Pages 279-286
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About this book

Causes and Control of Colorectal Cancer: A Model for Cancer Prevention is a ground- breaking monograph which takes a global, multidisciplinary approach to the causes, carcinogenesis and control of colorectal cancer. Over 1000 key studies were analyzed on colorectal cancer cause, carcinogenesis, primary prevention, early detection using modern screening techniques, and surveillance after tumor excision. All major research results are included up to the date of publication.
The key chapters include those on morphology, molecular biology and evolution of tumors, etiology chapters on heredity, diet, alcohol, smoking, physical activity, life stress and others, while major chapters in the area of colorectal cancer control are on primary prevention, early detection by screening and surveillance, and post-tumor excision surveillance. Important recommendations on primary prevention, screening and surveillance of colorectal tumors are made in keeping with the most current research data.
Causes and Control of Colorectal Cancer: A Model for Cancer Prevention takes colorectal cancer control into the 21st century, and suggests this to be the first cancer in which control will be largely achieved within the next generation, as a result of the unprecedented multidisciplinary research into causation, primary prevention, screening and surveillance over the past 30 years. The book also serves as a model for the control of other common malignancies, particularly cancers of the breast and prostate, the causes and prevention of which are less well understood.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Melbourne, Australia

    Gabriel A. Kune

  • Melbourne Colorectal Cancer Study, Australia

    Gabriel A. Kune

About the author

Professor Gabriel A. Kune, MD, FRACS, FRCS(England), FACS, is a Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Professor of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Australia, and Consultant Surgeon, The Royal Melbourne Hospital. He is a past Hunterian Professor of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has lectured extensively in the U.S.A., Europe, Australasia, Japan and South America.
In 1978 he established the large population-based Melbourne Colorectal Cancer Study, which examined all aspects of colorectal cancer incident, cause, prevention and survival, and is one of the most referenced studies in this field, the results of which have been widely published. Professor Kune is committed to the future successful control of colorectal cancer, and of the other common cancers also.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Causes and Control of Colorectal Cancer

  • Book Subtitle: A Model for Cancer Prevention

  • Authors: Gabriel A. Kune

  • Series Title: Developments in Oncology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1273-4

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Kluwer Academic Publishers 1996

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-4059-1Published: 31 May 1996

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-8543-4Published: 11 January 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4613-1273-4Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 376

  • Topics: Oncology, Gastroenterology, Cancer Research

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