Carcinogenesis

Prof B. Stewart (Royal South Sydney Hospital, Alexandria)

9:00-10:00 Lecture: What Causes Cancer? Breakthroughs and Myths

10:00-12:00 Discussion period

The aim will be to rank specific causes of cancer in terms of their importance:

i on the basis of the groups perceptions from the media

ii on the basis of scientific certainty regarding causation

iii on the basis of the practicality of implementing an educative or legislatively-based campaign.

Assignment Topic:

Develop a Website or poster on the following theme:

"Prejudice and practice in cancer control and prevention"

References:

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