Understanding Cancer Therapies

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SKU: 9781138198159
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By Prakash Srinivasan Timiri Shanmugam

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Understanding Cancer Therapies provides a comprehensive introduction to cancer treatment, covering the fundamentals of radio- and chemotherapy, drug mechanisms, and how cancer cells are targeted and eradicated. It explores the pharmacological and toxicological effects of treatments and offers insights into cancer metastasis, molecular pathways, diagnosis, and advanced treatment options. The book bridges basic concepts with current clinical implementation, making it a valuable resource for learners and researchers alike.
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This book is ideal for students, educators, and researchers in oncology, pharmacology, and medical sciences seeking a solid foundational understanding of cancer therapies and the latest treatment approaches.

This book is an introduction to cancer treatment, the basics of radio- and chemotherapy, drug actions, the eradication of cancer cells, and the origins and persistence of pharmacological and toxicological effects of drugs. It provides research ideas based on knowledge of cancer metastasis, invasive and molecular pathways, diagnosis and treatment.

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Understanding Cancer Therapies by Prakash Srinivasan Timiri Shanmugam is an introduction to cancer treatment, covering the basics of radio- and chemotherapy, drug actions, the eradication of cancer cells, and the origins and persistence of pharmacological and toxicological effects of drugs. It provides ideas for research grounded in knowledge of cancer metastasis, invasive and molecular pathways, and diagnosis and treatment.

Many adaptive features of cancer biology, clinical features, pathology, and treatment are reviewed. In addition to introducing the major themes and theories, the book also advances the current discussion by moving beyond explanations for clinical implementation.

Key Selling Features:

Reviews basic cancer treatments
Summarises chemotherapies
Discusses radiotherapies
Examines pharmacological and toxicological approaches to treatment
Introduces oncological drug development

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138198159

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: CRC Press

Illustration: 5 Tables, black and white; 4 Illustrations, color; 8 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 174

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About the Author

Prakash Srinivasan Timiri Shanmugam is a Research Associate in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA.