Epidemiology and Public Health

Cancer epidemiology

Epidemiology of cancer examines the prevalence of cancers in human communities. Epidemiologists research cancer incidence, prevalence, and particular mortality in an effort to pinpoint environmental and genetic factors that contribute to the disease and advance cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Early diagnosis, prevention, and screening for cancer; Described patterns and trends; Methodology; Risk factors for cancer beginning, development, and prognosis are major targets.

• Cancer etiology
• Cancer survivorship
• Racial differences in cancer mortality and cancer and health disparities.