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Demystifying 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.
Acknowledgments
Praise for the First Edition
About the Author
How to Use This Book
An Introduction to Cancer Cell Biology and Genetics,
DNA Damage Is the Cause of Every Cancer
Monoclonal Antibodies and Small Molecules as Cancer Treatments
Treatments that Target Cell Communication
More Targets and Treatments
Immunotherapy with Checkpoint Inhibitors
Other Forms of Immunotherapy
Treatments Relevant to Individual Cancer Types
Appendix
Glossary of Terms
Index