BOARD OF DIRECTORS -

Publish in the Journal of carcinogenesis

Despite the advances in the treatment of cancer and the increasing knowledge of the processes responsible for the disease, there is a gap in the understanding of molecular events leading to cancer and the mechanisms of action by anticancer agents

The field of carcinogenesis is far from being completely explored. Many novel ideas and concepts still need to be introduced into the field, and the results of several provocative experiments are yet to be disseminated and shared. There is a need for multidisciplinary research in the field and a forum for accelerated publication of results.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

   Gopala Kovvali Ph.D.
   Executive Editor, Journal of Carcinogenesis
   Adjunct Professor, Department of Genetics,
   Rutgers University, NJ, USA

Advisory Board
Ravi Salgia, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine ,University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Amrik Sahota Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Genetics, Rutgers University, NJ USA

Rashid Abbasi M.D.
Oncologist, Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ USA

Nayan Kothari MD.
Chairman, Department of Medicine, Saint Peters University Hospital, NJ USA

Ashim Mitra Ph.D.
Curators' Professor of Pharmacy and Chairman, University of Missouri at Kansas City, MO, USA

Patrick Sinko Ph.D, R.Ph.
Parke-Davis Professor of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Chair, Department of Pharmaceutics Rutgers University, NJ USA

Karam El-Bayoumy Ph.D.
Professor, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA USA

Fu-Li Yu Ph.D.
Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, IL USA

Harihara M. Mehendale Ph.D.
Professor and Kitty DeGree Chair in Toxicology, University of Louisiana at Monroe. LA. USA

Eduardo Franco M.P.H. Dr.P.H
Director, Division of Cancer

Rafiya Peerbhoy Khan MS.
President, South Asian Marrow Association of Recruiters (SAMAR), NY

Diane R. Brown, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities Professor, UMDNJ-School of Public Health, NJ

Celia Abalos Esq.
Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, UMDNJ, NJ USA

Anu Motiwala MS, MBA, MPH
Director, Office of Policy and Project Management, UMDNJ, NJ USA

Dhananjaya Saranath Ph.D.

Director, Division of Molecualr Medicine and Diagnostics

Reliance Biotechnology Institute, Mumbai, India

WHO Recommendations for Cancer Prevention

Maintain weight (among adults) such that BMI is in the range of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 and avoid weight gain (>5 kg) during adult life.
Maintain regular physical activity. The primary goal should be to perform physical activity on most days of the week; 60 minutes per day of moderate-intensity activity, such as walking, may be needed to maintain healthy body weight in otherwise sedentary people. More vigorous activity, such as fast walking, may give some additional benefits for cancer prevention.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not recommended: if consumed, do not exceed two units per day.
Chinese-style fermented salted fish should only be consumed in moderation, especially during childhood. Overall consumption of salt-preserved foods and salt should be moderate.
Minimize exposure to aflatoxin in foods.
Have a diet which includes at least 400 g per day of total fruits and vegetables.
Those who are not vegetarian are advised to moderate consumption of preserved meat (e.g. sausages, salami, bacon, ham).
Do not consume foods or drinks when they are at a very hot (scalding hot) temperature.

Lifestyle and Cancer incidence (Source: National Cancer Institute, USA)

30-35% of cancers are related to dietary factors

Sedentarism is an important cause of cancer

30% of cancers are related to smoking
Obesity is related to 14-20% of cancers in the US

Alcohol is resposible for about 3% of cancer deaths

Environmental factors, such as pollution and radiation, are contributors to cancer

En estimated 90% of colorectal cancers could be prevented by colonoscopy and other early detection testes

Early detection can decrease mortality by cervical, prostate and breast cancer.