Treating Cancer with Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy

Treatingcancer has always been a major challenge. Although greatstrides in treatment have taken place in recent years, all toooften current treatments are less than effective, or patients relapse. Newer methods of cancer treatment, namely targeted therapyand immunotherapy, have generated great excitement inthe scientific community. These newer methods of cancer treatmenthold promise for patients who otherwise may have fewoptions. This book describes the essential features of cancer treatments available to the general public in anengaging and stimulating manner, using the principles of health literacy. Asimple, question/answer format and the use of illustrations, tables, charts,and boxes that highlight definitions, facts, and website links provide moredetailed information.Features:Provides questions and answers about the characteristics of cancer, diagnosis, classifications, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, adoptive cell therapy, new developments, and moreCites numerous in-text Web links to information at the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, journals, and other online sourcesUses animations, practical tips, charts and tables, figures, and photos to explain topics under discussion