
- 192 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Once a certain death sentence and often a cause for shame, cancer is now a treatable disease. Cancer provides a broad introduction to this complex family of diseases, tracing the fascinating history of scientific discoveries that led to today's sophisticated treatments. This extraordinary new volume, coauthored by three leaders in cancer research and surgery at Harvard Medical School, uses scientifically accurate yet accessible language to give readers a firm grounding in such essential concepts as angiogenesis and the genetics of cancer. In addition to information about types of cancer, diagnosis, and treatment, Cancer places special emphasis on new frontiers in research, psychological aspects of a cancer diagnosis, and quality-of-life issues for those living with disease. Useful features include a comprehensive glossary, a timeline of milestones in cancer research, and an appendix for students on how to pursue a career in science or medicine.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Know the Enemy: Understanding Cancer
- Chapter 2. Detective Work: Making the Diagnosis of Cancer
- Chapter 3. Plan of Attack: Cancer Treatments
- Chapter 4. Maintaining Quality of Life after a Cancer Diagnosis
- Chapter 5. When Cancer Treatments Don’t Work
- Chapter 6. Hope for the Future
- Appendix A. How You Can Pursue a Career in Science or Medicine
- Appendix B. Cancer Timeline
- Appendix C. Internet Resources
- Glossary
- References
- Index