Cancer: a Very Short Introduction |
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| Author:
| James, Nick |
| Series title: | Very Short Introductions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-956023-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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Starting with the basic facts about cancer before moving on to the bigger picture of the economics and politics of cancer care, Nick James, founder of the CancerHelp UK website, provides a compact overview of this deadly killer. James examines the trends in diagnosis of the disease and the constant improvement cure rates and increased quality and quantity of life for patients. The book also considers expensive drug development, ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer, and the use...
More DescriptionStarting with the basic facts about cancer before moving on to the bigger picture of the economics and politics of cancer care, Nick James, founder of the CancerHelp UK website, provides a compact overview of this deadly killer. James examines the trends in diagnosis of the disease and the constant improvement cure rates and increased quality and quantity of life for patients. The book also considers expensive drug development, ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer, and the use of complementary and alternative therapies.