Cancer Treatment Revolution How Smart Drugs and Other New Therapies Are Renewing Our Hope and Changing the Face of Medicine

Name: Cancer Treatment Revolution How Smart Drugs and Other New Therapies Are Renewing Our Hope and Changing the Face of Medicine
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ISBN: 9780471946540

ISBN-10: 0471946540

ISBN-13: 9780471946540

Edition: 2007

Authors: David G. Nathan

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An inspiring examination of cancer and the many new methods of defeating it For the millions of Americans who are affected by invasive cancer, there is good news: today, many cancer patients will enter complete remission and live out their lives cancer-free. In this compelling narrative, David Nathan, one of America's most prominent medical research leaders, explores what it means to have cancer in the 21st century. Through the personal stories of three patients, Nathan reveals the nature of cancer and the history of its treatment, the triumphs and roadblocks in the fields of cancer genetics and gene-based therapy, and the behind-the-scenes efforts of doctors, nurses, and researchers…

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List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Limited
Publication date: 3/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Size: 6.32" wide x 9.46" long x 0.97" tall
Weight: 1.694



Acknowledgments


Prologue


Introduction: The Nature of the Beast


Mario's Story



The First Hours



The Plan



Leukemia and Cancer Chemotherapy



The Final Treatment Plan for Mario



The Risk of Chemotherapy Resistance



Three Critical Smart Drugs: Nursing Care, Psychology, and Social Work



Mario's Future


Joan's Story



A Pleasant Summer Day



Bad News



An Initial Plan



The Surgical Plan



The Medical Plan



The Baton Is Passed



The Consequences of Therapy



The Future of Epithelial Cancer Therapy


Ken's Story



The Explosion



Cancerous Hens and Constipated Mice



Triumph and Tragedy



The Search for More Smart Drugs


Glossary


Bibliography


Index