The Biological Basis of Cancer

William T. Blows (City University London, UK)

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Routledge
31 January 2025

Public health & preventive medicine; Oncology; Nursing

Introducing the biology of neoplastic disorders, this accessible book looks at how cancer damages the body, and how the treatments work. Updated with the most recent research evidence, this unique text explains the basic biology of neoplastic disease; discusses the biology of the wide range of common cancers, now including neurological disorders; identifies and explains the biological causes of cancer, with a focus on genetics, hormones, and environmental factors; explains drug action in chemotherapy and analgesia; discusses the role of nutrition in neoplastic disorders and their treatment. Presenting the essential knowledge for working with cancer patients and their families, this textbook is an important read for those working in cancer care or undertaking study in this area.

By: William T. Blows (City University London UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 879g
ISBN: 9781032484488
ISBN 10: 1032484489
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 31 January 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Cell Biology and Cancer 2. The Causes of Cancer 1: Genes and Epigenetics 3. The Causes of Cancer 2: Chemical and Radiation 4. The Causes of Cancer 3: Viruses and Hormones 5. Immunology and Immunotherapy 6. Metastases 7. Blood and Lymphatic Cancers 8. Cancers of the Digestive System 9. Cancer of the Respiratory System 10. Cancer of the Renal System 11. Cancers of the Female Reproductive System 12. Cancers of the Male Reproductive System 13. Skin Cancers 14. Cancer of the Skeletal and Nervous Systems 15. Pain and Analgesia 16. Treatment of Cancer 1: Pharmacology and Chemotherapy 17. The Treatment of Cancer 2: Other Therapies and Screening 18. Nutrition and the Cancer Patient

William T. Blows was formerly a lecturer at City University of London, UK, where he taught biology to nurses.