Author

Barbet, Jacques

Foucquier, Adrien

Thomas, Yves

Place of Publication

London, UK

Hoboken, NJ

Publisher

ISTE Ltd

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Health engineering and society series. Health and patients set ; volume 2

Subjects

Neoplasms - therapy

Neoplasms - genetics

Immunotherapy - trends

Abstract

The combined effects of population growth and aging have led to an increase in the number of cancers. Preventing, diagnosing, treating and curing cancer are therefore, more than ever, imperatives facing medicine ? especially to continue the decrease in cancers' mortality rates and to improve the quality of survival.

Over time, the classic modes of treatment (surgery, external beam radiotherapy, chemotherapy) have become more refined and efficient. From the beginning of this century, new therapeutic options have been developed: targeted cancer therapy, targeted radionuclide therapy and immunologic therapies based on monoclonal antibodies, cellular therapy and vaccinations. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are also being introduced to the field of oncology.

Starting with the basic scientific principles relevant to oncology, this book explains and makes these concepts and innovations accessible to a wide audience ? especially in the interest of patients. It also contributes to the oncological field of 4P medicine ? with 4P standing for predictive, preventive, personalized and participative.- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9781786304933

9781119706861

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Corporate Author

Canadian Breast Cancer Network

Place of Publication

[Ottawa, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Breast Cancer Network

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

60 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Social Adjustment

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Young Adult

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

WP870 C215n 2018

Website Notes

PDF may be downloaded at URL.

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