Why Millions Survive Cancer

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Why Millions Survive Cancer

The successes of science

Oncology Popular science

Author: Lauren Pecorino

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Language: English

Published by: OUP Oxford

Published on: 27th July 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 3 Mb

ISBN: 9780191620270


Introduction

The enormous recent progress in fighting cancer, and the science behind it, is revealed fully for the first time in this book.

The disease affects one in three over a lifetime but today more and more people are surviving as a result of the extraordinary and little known advances of science and medicine.

Understanding Cancer

Using scientific evidence from world cancer experts, Lauren Pecorino helps us understand the biology of cancer, the recent trends in cancer progress, and the rationale behind new cancer treatments.

Future and Prevention

With recommendations about lifestyle choices that can help reduce some of the risks of getting cancer, Pecorino looks to the future in our battle with this disease.

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