Vickers E. A Beginner's Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy

2nd edition. — Hoboken: Wiley, 2024. — 453 p.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, Ph.D., 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 are monoclonal antibodies and small molecules 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.Praise for the First Edition.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.