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Cancer: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, New)
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Cancer: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback, New)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Loot Price R223
Discovery Miles 2 230
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In 1961 John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end
of the decade. Nine years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
walked on the moon. Ten years later, Richard Nixon echoed this
pledge by declaring a 'war' on cancer. More than 30 years later,
however, cancer remains one of the largest causes of death
worldwide, with around 1 in 3 developing the disease. Curing cancer
is not 'rocket science', but the question is, why has cancer proved
to be harder to tackle than the moon landings turned out to be?
Cancer research is a major economic activity. There are constant
improvements in treatment techniques that result in better cure
rates and increased quality and quantity of life for those with the
disease, yet stories of breakthroughs in a cure for cancer are
often in the media. In this Very Short Introduction Nick James,
founder of the CancerHelp UK website, examines the trends in
diagnosis and treatment of the disease, as well as its economic
consequences. Asking what cancer is and what causes it, he
considers issues surrounding expensive drug development, what can
be done to reduce the risk of developing cancer, and the use of
complementary and alternative therapies. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very
Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains
hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized
books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas,
and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly
readable.
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