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Evolution of Research in Cancer Etiology

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The Molecular Basis of Human Cancer

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In this chapter, we briefly review the evolution of approaches, methods, and changing fashions in etiological research, and make an attempt to analyze whether and to what extent these factors have affected priorities in cancer control and prevention.

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Tomatis, L., Huff, J. (2002). Evolution of Research in Cancer Etiology. In: Coleman, W.B., Tsongalis, G.J. (eds) The Molecular Basis of Human Cancer. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-125-1_9

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