The Cancer Clock

ISBN: 978-0-470-06152-7

Paperback

320 pages

October 2007

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A comprehensive and accessible overview of cancer, providing information on the disease as a whole.
A unique approach to the subject that aims to tackle the disease as a process- from beginning to end
Takes an interdisciplinary approach covering the chemistry, epidemiology, basic biology and genetics, radiology, medical physics, medicine, nursing, health and social welfare all associated with cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.
Includes chapters on current diagnostic tests, and drug development and the techniques used in drug design both chemical and biological.
Considers current experimental therapeutic and diagnostic approaches and their potential for future therapeutic development.
Examines aspects of cancer care, nursing and the psychological aspects of the disease, including coping with the disease and the role of family and support groups in dealing with cancer and the side effects of treatment.
Richly illustrated in full color throughout
Includes a supplementary website
Includes problems/ solutions, self assessment questions/answers, summary sections and review questions, information boxes (to include historical and technical information etc)