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

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Author

Back, Anthony

Arnold, Robert

Tulsky, James

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

x, 158 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Physician-Patient Relations

Counseling - methods

Communication

Professional-Family Relations

Attitude to Death

Abstract

Taking your skills to the next level

Getting a good start

Talking about serious news

Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions

Discussing prognosis

Between the big events

Conducting a family conference

Dealing with conflicts

Transitions to end-of-life care

Talking about dying

Cultivating your skills

ISBN

9780521706186

0521706181

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Library

Internet

Call Number

W62 M423b 2009

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