Therapeutic progress in oncology : towards a revolution in cancer therapy / Jacques Barbet, Adrien Foucquier, Yves Thomas.
| Author/creator | Barbet, Jacques author. |
| Other author | Foucquier, Adrien, author. |
| Other author | Thomas, Yves, 1942- author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | London : ISTE Ltd ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2020. |
| Description | 1 online resource : illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/eastcarolina/detail.action?docID=6123265 |
| Subjects |
| Series | Health engineering and society series. Health and patients set ; volume 2 Health engineering and society series. Health information set ; v. 2. ^A1420738 |
| Contents | Genomics and Epigenetics -- Overview of Cancer Chemotherapy -- Immunology and the Immune System -- The Development of Immunotherapy -- The Maturation of Artificial Intelligence -- The Evolution of Cancer Therapy -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | The combined effects of population growth and aging have led to an increase in the number of cancers. Preventing, diagnosing, treating and curing cancer are therefore, more than ever, imperatives facing medicine ' especially to continue the decrease in cancers' mortality rates and to improve the quality of survival. Over time, the 'classic' modes of treatment (surgery, external beam radiotherapy, chemotherapy) have become more refined and efficient. From the beginning of this century, new therapeutic options have been developed: targeted cancer therapy, targeted radionuclide therapy and immunologic therapies based on monoclonal antibodies, cellular therapy and vaccinations. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are also being introduced to the field of oncology. Starting with the basic scientific principles relevant to oncology, this book explains and makes these concepts and innovations accessible to a wide audience ' especially in the interest of patients. It also contributes to the oncological field of 4P medicine ' with 4P standing for predictive, preventive, personalized and participative. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 18, 2020). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: 1786304937 9781786304933 |
| ISBN | 9781119706861 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1119706866 (electronic bk.) |
| Stock number | 9781119706885 Wiley |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |