Chief Expert Xu Guangwei Discusses----Cancer is Preventable and Treatable

Author: Xu Guangwei
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Publishing Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Chief expert Xu Guangwei travels from Beijing to the nation, from cities to rural areas. "Learn science, embrace health, enjoy life" – this is the theme of the "Health Community Tour" by the chief expert, and it is the most valuable life wealth sought after by hundreds of millions of people. This book series is a collection of (essence) from the health education tours conducted by the nationally renowned health education expert, appointed by the Central Civilization Office and the Ministry of Health – the "Chief Expert." The entire series focuses on healthy lifestyles, covering topics of interest to the public, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, balanced psychology, prevention and treatment of common diseases, and knowledge. The language is profound and thought-provoking, while the expressions are simple and memorable. The series combines authority, science, knowledge, fun, and practicality, making it a masterpiece of public health education and a premium work in medical science popularization.
Since the reform and opening-up, the living standards and health levels of the Chinese people have greatly improved, and there has been a growing trend of learning health science knowledge to enhance self-care abilities. However, it must be admitted that, overall, the scientific and cultural literacy of the Chinese people is still not high. Some groups lack awareness of self-care, adhere to unhealthy lifestyles, and even retain outdated customs. Pseudoscience claims about health benefits and methods still harm people's health in some areas. Therefore, strengthening the popularization and education of health knowledge for the public, promoting scientific spirit, improving the ability to distinguish between science and superstition, civilization and ignorance, progress and regression, and eliminating outdated customs while opposing feudal superstition to promote a healthy lifestyle across society remains a long-term and arduous task.
Especially after the fight against SARS in the first half of this year, the public's awareness of self-care has greatly increased, and there has been a growing trend of learning culture, advocating science, hygiene, and cleanliness. Strengthening public health systems, health education, and raising public awareness of disease prevention have become a consensus across society. To meet the needs of the public, expand health education and promotion, and promote the in-depth development of the "Health Community Tour" activity, the People's Health Publishing House has published the "Essence of the Health Community Tour Lectures" series. The authors of this series are a group of chief health education experts appointed by the Central Civilization Office and the Ministry of Health. Among them are doctors with rich clinical experience, scholars engaged in long-term nutrition research, and experts specializing in health management. Their common characteristic is a passion for China's health education and health promotion efforts.
The publication of the "Essence of the Health Community Tour Lectures" series marks a new phase for the "Health Community Tour" activity. The content of this book is based on the lectures of the "Health Community Tour," summarizing, refining, and popularizing the knowledge of cancer prevention and treatment that the author has accumulated over years of working in cancer prevention and health education. The book is divided into three parts.
The first part is an overview of cancer, introducing to the public what cancer is, its growth characteristics, metastatic pathways, basic prevention and treatment measures, and the major factors contributing to cancer harm. It helps the public form a basic and correct understanding of cancer.
The second part is the major theme of the book: cancer is preventable. This section not only explains that cancer is preventable but also introduces new concepts and the best measures for preventing cancer.
The third part is the second major theme of the book: cancer is treatable. This section not only explains that cancer is treatable and the correct way to seek medical care but also introduces the three major basic methods of cancer treatment – surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy – along with new treatment approaches, the relationship between side effects and other related treatments, and the precautions and coping measures patients should take during treatment. This section also introduces new methods for cancer treatment.