Title: The cancer treatment revolution : how smart drugs and other new therapies are renewing our hope and changing the face of medicine /
Authors: Nathan, David G., 1929-
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons,
Year: 2007
Subjects: Neoplasms therapy; Neoplasms therapy.; Cancer Patients; Cancer Treatment Popular works.
Abstract: The author explores the nature of cancer and the history of its treatment, advancements in the fields of cancer genetics and gene-based therapy, and the testimonies of three cancer patients who refused to give up.
Contents: Introduction: The Nature of the Beast -- Mario's Story -- The First Hours -- The Plan -- Leukemia and Cancer Chemotherapy -- The Final Treatment Plan for Mario -- The Risk of Chemotherapy Resistance -- Three Critical Smart Drugs: Nursing Care, Psychology, and Social Work -- Mario's Future -- Joan's Story -- A Pleasant Summer Day -- Bad News -- An Initial Plan -- The Surgical Plan -- The Medical Plan -- The Baton Is Passed -- The Consequences of Therapy -- The Future of Epithelial Cancer Therapy -- Ken's Story -- The Explosion -- Cancerous Hens and Constipated Mice -- Triumph and Tragedy -- The Search for More Smart Drugs.