Author

Addario, Bonnie J.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Post Hill Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xxxi, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Lung Neoplasms

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

The Living Room, which draws its name from a virtual support group live-streamed internationally once a month by [author's] foundation, tells the stories of twenty lung cancer patients who have bravely fought the disease and found ways to thrive, not just to survive. The goal of Bonnie's efforts is to break down the barriers and stigmas associated with lung cancer and demonstrate how the new wave of treatment options are moving to make it a manageable disease. -- Provided by publisher.

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781642937367

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WF658 A21 2021

Copies

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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