Cancer is a problem that touches virtually everyone either directly or indirectly. As one of the biggest killers in the Western world it is feared by many people. In this Very Short Introduction, Nick James examines the trends and treatment of cancer, looking at efforts to develop treatments, research into cures, and the future of cancer care. INDICE: 1: The size of the cancer problem; 2: How does cancer develop?; 3:How is cancer treated?; 4: Cancer research; 5: The costs of cancer care; 6: Alternative and complementary approaches to cancer care; 7: The future shape ofcancer care
- ISBN: 978-0-19-956023-3
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 144
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés