Cancer: The Wayward Cell, Its Origins, Nature, and Treatment

The author combines a scientific and humanistic approach to the subject in an effort to temper the cold facts of science with personal concern for patients and their families. Cancer: The Wayward Cell answers, insofar as possible, the questions most often asked about cancer, divided into four major parts. It emphasizes new attempts to apply research advances to the problem of cancer, with particular emphasis on prevention, control, and treatment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

This comprehensive book presents the most current and essential facts about cancer in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to a wide audience, including laypeople who wish to gain a basic understanding of cell biology, as well as doctors and scientists who specialize in other fields. The author employs a scientific and humanistic approach to the subject, striving to balance the cold facts of science with a genuine concern for patients and their families. Cancer: The Wayward Cell addresses the most frequently asked questions about cancer, dividing its content into four major sections. The first section explores the biology of cells, including a discussion of normal and abnormal growth. The second section delves into the history, ecology, and environmental origins of cancer, shedding light on the factors that contribute to its development. The third section examines the current methods of cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. The fourth section addresses the psychological and social problems associated with cancer, recognizing the impact that this disorder can have on individuals and their loved ones. Throughout the book, the author analyzes new research advances in the field of cancer, with a particular emphasis on prevention, control, and treatment. This title is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, which commemorates the University of California Press' mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and provide them with a platform to reach and impact the world. Voices Revived utilizes print-on-demand technology to make high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible again, drawing from a backlist dating back to 1893. Originally published in 1972, this title has been updated to reflect the latest developments in cancer research and treatment.

Weight: 499g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520307551