The Elusive Road Towards Effective Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Cancer is a global health problem that requires new diagnostic, prognostic, and management approaches to address loss of life and quality of life. This book summarizes the current status, successes, difficulties, advancements, limitations, and challenges in medical interventions that impact patients' quality of life. It includes concise descriptions of cell and molecular biology concepts, colorful figures and schematics, and perspectives on how to improve pre-clinical understandings, outcomes, and patient care.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Cancer, a complex and pervasive global health issue, continues to pose significant challenges unless innovative diagnostic, prognostic, and management strategies are developed to address both the loss of life and the deterioration of quality of life. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the intricate physiology, pathology, heterogeneity, and evolution of cancer, encompassing its current status, limitations, and challenges in prevention, incidence, treatment, survival, and mortality. We also explore promising future directions regarding solid tumors. Perspectives are provided on how to enhance pre-clinical understanding, outcomes, and patient care. Furthermore, this timely overview of the literature holds educational value as part of academic courses, seminars, or supplementary texts.

The book encompasses a wide range of topics, providing concise explanations of essential cell and molecular biology concepts such as evolutionary paradigms, hallmarks of cancer, and heterogeneity. These insights aid in comprehending the pathophysiology of cancer, cancer-associated disease conditions, and the development of effective cancer therapies.

To enhance understanding, the book features an array of colorful figures and schematics that summarize complex informative pathological, physiological, and biochemical concepts. These visual aids facilitate a deeper comprehension of cancer biology, making it accessible to a broad audience.

The review covers a diverse array of sub-topics within cancer biology, including diagnosis, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, metastasis, circulating tumor cells, cancer stem cells, drug resistance, cellular reprogramming, complex epigenetics, tumor-derived exosomes, oncogenic viruses, metabolic syndrome, cancer metabolism, convoluted neovascularization, efficient biomarkers, immunotherapy, the role of nutraceuticals and natural products. Each sub-topic is presented in a comprehensive manner, offering insights into the latest advancements and developments in cancer research and treatment.

By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of cancer biology, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing this complex health problem. It offers perspectives on improving pre-clinical understandings, outcomes, and patient care, while also providing insights into the future directions of cancer research and treatment.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032351285