Treating cancer has always been a major challenge. Although great
strides in treatment have taken place in recent years, all too often
current treatments are less than effective, or patients relapse. Newer
methods of cancer treatment, namely targeted therapy and immunotherapy
have generated great excitement in the scientific community. These newer
methods of cancer treatment hold promise for patients who otherwise may
have few options. Using the principles of health literacy, this updated
edition includes many new therapies and describes the essential features
of cancer treatments available to the general public in an engaging and
stimulating manner. A simple, question/answer format and the use of
illustrations, tables, charts, and boxes that highlight definitions,
facts, and website links provide more detailed information.
Features
- Provides questions and answers about the characteristics of cancer,
diagnosis, classifications, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy,
targeted therapy, adoptive cell therapy, new developments, and more
- Cites many new therapies and includes numerous in-text Web links to
information at the National Institutesof Health, the National Cancer
Institute, journals, and other online sources
- Uses animations, practical tips, charts and tables, figures, and
photos to explain topics under discussion.
