{"product_id":"a-beginners-guide-to-targeted-elaine-vickers-9781119834069","title":"A Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemystifying the science behind new cancer treatments\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible guide written in everyday language for nurses and non-scientists\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, with new chapters reflecting advancements in immunotherapy, every section has been updated to include the latest developments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of the second edition of \u003ci\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy\u003c\/i\u003e will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 100 updated and brand-new illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA wide-ranging introduction to cancer biology and the relationship between cancer and the immune system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy monoclonal antibodies and small molecules are so often used as cancer treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant insights into cell communication pathways as a common target\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of immune checkpoint inhibitors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the science behind novel immunotherapies, such as CAR T cell therapy and T cell engagers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of relevant treatment targets for all major cancer types, including hematological cancers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of each treatment's target, mechanism, limitations, and reasons for resistance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-own for anyone involved in the treatment of cancer patients or working with related data. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals wanting to grasp the scientific concepts that underpin the latest cancer treatments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elaine Vickers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119834066\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119834069\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 6.80w x 0.90d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elaine Vickers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46602962436351,"sku":"9781119834069","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d3c81dc6-4182-4d0d-8d90-77bd4146547e.jpg?v=1739695799","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-beginners-guide-to-targeted-elaine-vickers-9781119834069","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}