{"product_id":"the-biology-of-cancer-9780470057599","title":"The Biology of Cancer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvances in research and the treatment of cancer mean that more patients and their carers are asking healthcare professionals about the latest treatments and how they may be of benefit. It is essential that staff working with cancer patients understand fully how these new treatments work in order to disseminate timely and appropriate information to patients.  \u003cp\u003eThe application of biology to the delivery of cancer care is playing an ever-increasing role in the management of these diseases. \u003ci\u003eThe Biology of Cancer: Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e provides details of the most recent developments in cancer care and is divided into three sections:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Cancer  examines predisposing factors to developing cancer, diagnosis and its implications on the individual and society.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Science of Cancer  a closer look at the cell, genetics, the immune system, tumour markers and monoclonal antibodies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch and Treatment  exploring translational oncology, appl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This edition would seem to be useful to a wide range of health staff working with patients affected by cancer … .Well referenced throughout and contains a helpful glossary.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Community Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2009)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContributors.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1. Understanding Cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. What is cancer?(Janice Gabriel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Predisposing factors to developing cancer (Janice Gabriel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Cancer: what does a diagnosis mean for an individual and what are the implications for society? (Janice Gabriel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II. The Science of Cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. The Cell (Louise Knight).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Cytotoxic Chemotherapy (Debbie Wright).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. What are DNA and RNA? (Scott C. Edmunds).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Genetics and Cancer (Scott C. Edmunds).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. The immune system (Helmout Modjtahedi \u0026amp; Ailsa Clarke).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Tumour Markers (F. Guy Gabriel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Monoclonal antibodies (Helmout Modjtahedi).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III.  From Research to Treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. What is translational oncology research? (Elaine Lennan).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. The application of research methodology to cancer research (Carmel Sheppard).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13. Research ethics relating to cancer (David Carpenter).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402274316631,"sku":"9780470057599","price":47.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470057599.jpg?v=1730479912","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-biology-of-cancer-9780470057599","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}