The Biological Basis of Cancer
eBook - ePub

The Biological Basis of Cancer

  1. 408 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Biological Basis of Cancer

About this book

Introducing the biology of neoplastic disorders, this accessible book looks at how cancer damages the body, and how the treatments work. Updated with the most recent research evidence, this unique text explains the basic biology of neoplastic disease; discusses the biology of the wide range of common cancers, now including neurological disorders; identifies and explains the biological causes of cancer, with a focus on genetics, hormones, and environmental factors; explains drug action in chemotherapy and analgesia; discusses the role of nutrition in neoplastic disorders and their treatment. Presenting the essential knowledge for working with cancer patients and their families, this textbook is an important read for those working in cancer care or undertaking study in this area.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781032484471

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. List of figures
  7. List of tables
  8. 1 Cell biology and cancer
  9. 2 The causes of cancer 1: genes and epigenetics
  10. 3 The causes of cancer 2: chemical and radiation
  11. 4 The causes of cancer 3: viruses and hormones
  12. 5 Immunology and immunotherapy
  13. 6 Metastases
  14. 7 Blood and lymphatic cancers
  15. 8 Cancers of the digestive system
  16. 9 Cancer of the respiratory system
  17. 10 Cancer of the renal system
  18. 11 Cancers of the female reproductive system
  19. 12 Cancers of the male reproductive system
  20. 13 Skin cancer
  21. 14 Cancers of the skeletal and nervous systems
  22. 15 Pain and analgesia
  23. 16 The treatment of cancer 1: pharmacology and chemotherapy
  24. 17 The treatment of cancer 2: other therapies and screening
  25. 18 Nutrition and the cancer patient
  26. References
  27. Addendum: the chromosomes and the major genes linked to cancer
  28. Genetic index: genes, chromosomes, genetic syndromes and diseases
  29. Index