Substantial differences in population-based cancer control outcomes exist within and between nations.Optimal outcomes derive from ‘what we know’, ‘what we apply in practice’, and ‘how complete and compliantis the population ...

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for approximately 7.6 million deaths (13% of alldeaths) in 2008. Cancer mortality is projected to increase to 11 million deaths in 2030, with the majority occurringin ...

Survival following a diagnosis of cancer is contingent upon an interplay of factors, some non-modifiable (e.g.,age, sex, genetics) and some modifiable (e.g., volitional choices) but the majority determined by circumstanc ...

The goals of cancer control strategies are generally uniform across all constituencies and are to reduce cancerincidence, reduce cancer mortality, and improve quality of life for those affected by cancer. A well-construc ...