Biological Basis of Cancer

Introducing the biology of neoplastic disorders, this accessible book looks at how cancer damages the body, and how the treatments work. The new edition is updated with the most recent research evidence.

List of contents

1. Cell Biology and Cancer
2. The Causes of Cancer 1: Genes and Epigenetics
3. The Causes of Cancer 2: Chemical and Radiation
4. The Causes of Cancer 3: Viruses and Hormones
5. Immunology and Immunotherapy
6. Metastases
7. Blood and Lymphatic Cancers
8. Cancers of the Digestive System
9. Cancer of the Respiratory System
10. Cancer of the Renal System
11. Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
12. Cancers of the Male Reproductive System
13. Skin Cancers
14. Cancer of the Skeletal and Nervous Systems
15. Pain and Analgesia
16. Treatment of Cancer 1: Pharmacology and Chemotherapy
17. The Treatment of Cancer 2: Other Therapies and Screening
18. Nutrition and the Cancer Patient

About the author

William T. Blows was formerly a lecturer at City University of London, UK, where he taught biology to nurses.

Summary

Introducing the biology of neoplastic disorders, this accessible book looks at how cancer damages the body, and how the treatments work. The new edition is updated with the most recent research evidence.

Product details

• Authors: William T. Blows, William T. (City University London Blows, Blows William T.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032484471
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248447-1
• No. of pages: 376
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; MEDICAL / Public Health, Nursing, MEDICAL / Preventive Medicine, MEDICAL / Nursing / General, Oncology, Public health & preventive medicine, Public health and preventive medicine, MEDICAL / Oncology / General