Inspired by publisher Peter Marshall, who is recently recovering from cancer, this book has evolved as a result of his desire to create a book working with some of the best chefs in the UK to enable other sufferers to improve their diet. The end result has been staggering in its beauty and simplicity as collectively, the recipes provided are so good that anyone who is looking to lead a healthier lifestyle can use and enjoy this book on a daily basis. These recipes have been uniquely created by some of the country's leading chefs, each designed with the simple, delicious and nutritional in mind so that there is something here for every occasion from a light snack to main meal to refreshing smoothie. Clear and easy-to-follow recipes with mouth-watering flavours and images; this book will guide you to master the dishes with ease and encourage the less confident cook to try something a little different. Each dish is complete with stunning colour photography and in depth explanations, as well as dietary notes and complete guide to the ingredients cupboard. If you, or someone you love has been affected by cancer, or are simply looking to eat more healthily, then this book will be an invaluable addition to the kitchen."

Cancer is a major issue in the provision of health care. It is estimated that one in four people in developed countries are likely to develop it at some time. As longevity steadily increases, the incidence of malignant disease is expected to rise further. Important advances in the control of cancer have taken place and curative treatment has improved, notably in some of the rarer tumours, particularly in children. Advances in the more common cancers have been less marked, although adjunctive systemic treatment and population screening are lowering mortality from the most prevalent cance- carcinoma of the breast. Despite this progress, complete control of malignant disease is still a long way off. However, our understanding of the molecular biology of cancer has increased enormously in recent years and the application of this knowledge holds considerable promise for developing new therapeutic strategies. As for prevention, the cause of most cancers is still poorly understood although it is clear that tobacco avoidance would prevent most lung cancers and several others. Cancer is studied at many different levels: molecular and cellular biology, pathology in patients (particularly clinical trials), and prevention and populations (epidemiology). The psychosocial problems caused to patients and their families are being increasingly recognized and subjected to systematic study. Workers in the field, therefore, range from basic scientists to epidemiologists, from hospital specialists to community support teams. Each needs to have at least some knowledge of the role the others play.