Manual on the Prevention and Control of Common Cancers

A practical manual for the control and prevention of 10 cancers commonly found in countries of the WHO Western Pacific region. Addressed to health workers, general practitioners and nurses, the manual aims to increase skills in the screening and early detection of cancer, encourage state-of-the-art treatment, and ensure widespread availability of pain relief and palliative care. The manual also covers several effective preventative strategies, including tobacco control, promotion of a health diet, infant vaccination against hepatitis B, ad cancer screening.