Current perspectives on cancer prevention strategies: implications for Bangladesh

This project report is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2016.Cataloged from PDF version of project report.Includes bibliographical references (page 43-51).Cancer is a very complex disease. Many cancers remain incurable. However, risk of cancer can be reduced through appropriate measures. Good lifestyle choices like having a healthy diet, regular physical activity,reducing alcohol consumption, having a sun protection routine, getting checked once in a month etc. can go a long way in reducing risk of cancer. In a low income country like Bangladesh, cancer is a very expensive disease to treat. In this review, we will discuss current cancer control strategies, we will point out cutting-edge discoveries and we will also highlight implications for policy making in Bangladesh.Sajia AfrinB. Pharmac