The Elusive Road Towards Effective Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Cancer is a global major 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: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 28 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 and comprehensive overview of the literature holds educational value as part of academic courses, seminars, or supplementary texts.

The book encompasses a wide range of topics, including the general physiology of cancer, its pathological characteristics, the mechanisms of heterogeneity, and the evolutionary aspects that contribute to its development. It provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the current state of cancer research, highlighting successes, difficulties, advancements, and limitations in medical interventions that impact patients' quality of life.

To facilitate understanding, the book includes concise descriptions of key cell and molecular biology concepts, such as evolutionary paradigms, hallmarks of cancer, and heterogeneity. These explanations help readers grasp the pathophysiology of cancer, cancer-associated disease conditions, and effective cancer therapy.

Visual aids, including colorful figures and schematics, are incorporated throughout the text to summarize complex informative pathological, physiological, and biochemical concepts. These visual representations enhance the reader's comprehension and aid in visualizing the intricacies of cancer biology.

The book covers a diverse array of sub-topics within cancer biology, encompassing 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, and more. Each sub-topic is presented in a clear and concise manner, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Furthermore, the book offers perspectives on how to improve pre-clinical understandings, outcomes, and patient care. It discusses strategies for enhancing cancer diagnosis, developing more effective therapies, and improving patient outcomes through personalized medicine approaches.

In conclusion, Cancer: Physiology, Pathology, Heterogeneity, and Evolution is a valuable resource for researchers, medical professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding cancer and its impact on human health. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, covering key concepts, advancements, and challenges in cancer biology. With its concise yet informative style, the book serves as a valuable tool for educational purposes and serves as a reference for researchers and practitioners alike.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032351308