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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Alternate Title

Second expert report

Summary

A project of World Cancer Research Fund International

Corporate Author

World Cancer Research Fund

American Institute for Cancer Research

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

American Institute for Cancer Research

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

xxv, 517 p. : ill. ; 27 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Subjects

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Neoplasms - diet therapy

Food

Nutrition Physiology

Physical Fitness

Abstract

v.1: Full text

v.2: Summary (12 p.)

ISBN

978072252225

Language

English

Material Type

Report

CD

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 F687 2007

Copies

Alternate Title

A project of World Cancer Research Fund International

Policy and action expert report

Corporate Author

World Cancer Research Fund

American Institute for Cancer Research

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

American Institute for Cancer Research

Publication Date

2009

Subjects

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Neoplasms - diet therapy

Food

Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

Health Status

Exercise

Health Policy

Nutrition Policy

Health Promotion

Public Health

Physical Fitness

Abstract

This policy report derives from the recommendations of the 2007 WCRF/AICR expert reeot "Food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer : a global perspective."

ISBN

9780972252249

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Surrey Library

Victoria Library

Kelowna Library

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 F687p 2009

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