Chemoprevention of skin cancer.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the principles, science, and roles of nurses related to skin cancer chemoprevention.


METHODS
Journal articles and federal government reports.


CONCLUSIONS
The skin is a model organ for investigating cancer prevention processes that may be relevant to other organs as well. Agents that selectively target molecular hallmarks of skin carcinogenesis are under intense clinical and preclinical investigation.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses play key roles in coordinating clinical trials, stimulating public awareness, and ensuring access to and acceptance of new agents. Nurses play a role in translational research by bridging the gap between technologic development and patient care.
Richmond
Ellen
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Gastrointestinal & Other Cancers Research Group, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Prevention, Suite 2141, 6130 Executive Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20892-7317, USA.
Viner
Jaye L
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D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018890:Chemoprevention / Q000379:methods*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003043:Cocarcinogenesis; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents