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

Twelve steps to a healthier life : reduce your cancer risk : the most up-to-date information on personal risk assessment, life style changes, preventive health strategies, genetic counseling, preventive anti-cancer medications, latest cutting-edge research

Author

Boughton, Barbara

Stefanek, Michael

Editor

Gansler, Ted

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xxviii, 256 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - genetics

Neoplasms - etiology

Neoplasms - prevention & control

Risk Factors

Risk Assessment

Life Change Events

Genetic Counseling

Popular Work

ISBN

9781932603927

1932603921

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ200 B758 2010

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Author

Abate-Shen, Cory

Editor

Abate-Shen, Cory

Politi, Katerina

Chodosh, Lewis A

Olive, Kenneth P

Place of Publication

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Publisher

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

xiv, 521 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - genetics

Neoplasms, Experimental

Disease Models, Animal

Models, Genetic

Mice, Transgenic

Laboratory Manuals

ISBN

9781621820031

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ200 M932a 2014

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