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A Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781119834069)
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xDemystifying the science behind new cancer treatments
An accessible guide written in everyday language for nurses and non-scientists
Written by gifted communicator Elaine Vickers, PhD, this is the second edition of her popular book, first published in 2018. Since then, hundreds of readers have benefited from Elaine's informal style, clear explanations, and wide knowledge of cancer biology and cancer treatments.
Now, with new chapters reflecting advancements in immunotherapy, every section has been updated to include the latest developments.
With the help of this book, readers will be ideally placed to understand the latest developments, equipping them with insights and explanations that will help them communicate with colleagues and patients.
Readers of the second edition of A Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy will also find:
- Over 100 updated and brand-new illustrations
- A wide-ranging introduction to cancer biology and the relationship between cancer and the immune system
- Why monoclonal antibodies and small molecules are so often used as cancer treatments
- Important insights into cell communication pathways as a common target
- Detailed discussion of immune checkpoint inhibitors
- An introduction to the science behind novel immunotherapies, such as CAR T cell therapy and T cell engagers
- An overview of relevant treatment targets for all major cancer types, including hematological cancers
- Explanations of each treatment's target, mechanism, limitations, and reasons for resistance
A Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy is a must-own for anyone involved in the treatment of cancer patients or working with related data.
This book is ideal for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals wanting to grasp the scientific concepts that underpin the latest cancer treatments.
Author: Elaine Vickers
ISBN-10: 1119834066
ISBN-13: 9781119834069
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
Published: 11/12/2024
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.00lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.80w x 0.90d
By Elaine Vickers
xDR. ELAINE VICKERS is the founder of Science Communicated Ltd, an independent company that provides in-person and online education on cancer biology, targeted cancer treatments, and cancer immunotherapies. In partnership with numerous hospitals, institutes, charities, companies, and clinical trials units, Dr. Vickers educates hundreds of healthcare professionals each year. She holds a degree in Medical Science from the University of Birmingham and a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Manchester.
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