Onkologi

Jane McLelland blev hårdt ramt af livmoderhalskræft og herefter af spredning til lungekræft stadie 4. Hun gennemgik adskillige konventionelle tilbud, men først da hun satte sig ind i kroppens evne til at bekæmpe kræft og fandt ud og gik i gang med en udsultnings diæt bestående af kosttilskud og en række ældre medicintyper lykkede det hende at blive kræftfri. Hun beretter om den modstand hun mødte fra det officielle sundhedsvæsen, som i stedet for at hjælpe hende modarbejdede hende. Men 15 år efter den første kræftdiagnose, er hun stadig her stadigvæk. Bogen fortæller og beskriver teoretisk, hvordan og hvad man selv skal gøre, hvis man vil tage sagen i egen hånd. Det gælderom at stoppe mulighederne for, at kræftcellerne kan overleve i kroppen. Der er vejledninger i, hvordan man kan bruge hendes metoder. Hun bruger både konventionelle og komplementære tiltag. Specielt inddrager hun kombinationer af medicin, der allerede er opfundet og godkendt til en anden sygdom. De kaldes Repurposed Drugs/ off label (genanvendt medicin) og undersøgelser har godtgjort, at de har kræfthæmmende virkning. Så de burde inddrages i kampen mod en kræftsygdom.

Femten danskere fortæller, hvad de har lært om livet, efter at de er blevet ramt af uhelbredelig sygdom.Den ældste medvirkende er politikeren Ritt Bjerregaard på 77 år, som har uhelbredelig tarmkraft. Den yngste er Steffie på 25 år, som har kronisk nyresvigt. De medvirkende er vidt forskellige steder i deres liv, men alle har de gjort sig tanker om det gode og vigtige i tilværelsen, og i bogen deler de rundhåndet ud af deres indsigter. Indsigter, som vi alle kan lære noget af.Bogen tager ikke patent på en rigtig eller forkert måde at leve på men vil inspirere dig til selv at mærke efter, hvad der giver mening for dig, så du ikke først ved livets afslutning indser, at du kunne have brugt din tid bedre.

Klinisk onkologi er en ny stor lærebog om kræftsygdomme og deres behandling. Bogens indhold Bogen er inddelt i tre dele: Første del giver en almen beskrivelse af tumorbiologi, epidemiologi, diagnose og stadieinddeling. Anden del giver en indføring i de forskellige behandlingsmuligheder med fokus på kirurgi, strålebehandling og medicinsk behandling, samt behandlingen af akutte onkologiske tilstande og understøttende behandling. Tredje del af bogen er en gennemgang af alle kendte kræftsygdomme i relation til specifikke organer og regioner. Målgruppe Målgruppen er primært medicinstuderende til det obligatoriske fag onkologi, speciallæger på hospitalsafdelinger og alment praktiserende læger, der vil have stor glæde af bogen til opslag i forbindelse med deres daglige kontakt med mange forskellige kræftpatienter

Kræft er livstruende. Der er dog stadig mange, der klarer det – nogle med konventionelle andre med såkaldt alternative metoder og sandsynligvis endnu flere ved at kombinere behandlingsmetoderne. Ikke to kræfttilfælde er ens, og der er ingen, som med sikkerhed kan sige, hvad der hjælper bedst. Med denne bog ønsker Inge Kellermann at samle al tilgængelig viden og især at understrege, at det rent faktisk er muligt at komme styrket ud på den anden side af et kræftforløb. De, der har fået diagnosen kræft, har ofte et stort behov for selv at gøre noget for at få kontrol med sygdommen. I modsætning til hvad mange tror, er der en vifte af muligheder, som den enkelte med fordel kan vælge at supplere lægernes kræftbehandlinger med. Denne bog, som vel er den mest omfattende og grundige der er skrevet på dansk, kan være en stor hjælp til at opspore de mange tilgængelige valgmuligheder, du har. Du får også en forståelse for, hvordan kræft udvikler sig, og hvad der skal til for at hæmme vækst og spredning. Det drejer sig primært om, hvordan du med relativt simple midler kan give kræften dårlige vækstbetingelser og styrke kroppens egne helingsprocesser mest muligt. Det er en viden, som kan give kræften kamp til stregen og give dig redskaber til at genoprette balancen i din krop, så sygdommen ikke vender tilbage. Inge Kellermann er uddannet zoneterapeut, urte- eller phytoterapeut og voksenunderviser og har i mange år haft selvstændig klinik i henholdsvis Vendsyssel og i dag i København. I en årrække har hun desuden været repræsentant for paraplyorganisationen Sundhedsrådet I Sundhedsstyrelsens Råd vedrørende Alternativ Behandling (SRA B) og i bestyrelsen for Videns- og Forskningscenter for Alternativ Behandling (Vifab).

Senfølger til kræft- en lærebog om håndtering af udfordringer efter kræftbehandlingMed denne bog får sundhedsprofessionelle en større forståelse for og indsigt i, hvordan de kan udrede, behandle og møde patienter med de symptomer, reaktioner og senfølger, som de har i livet efter en kræftsygdom.På tværs af forskellige kræftsygdomme og -behandlinger beskriver Livet efter kræft tilgange til håndteringen af senfølger, og læseren får en indgående forståelse for, hvordan de biomedicinske og psykosociale faktorer har indflydelse på patienter og pårørende. Derudover præsenteres validerede, enkle og tilgængelige vurderingsredskaber, interventioner og anbefalinger, som effektivt skaber optimal relation mellem den professionelle og patienten.Bogen henvender sig til studerende inden for sundhedsuddannelserne og de sundhedsprofessionelle, som er i kontakt med kræftpatienter på diagnosetidspunktet, i behandlingsforløbet og i det livslange forløb efter en kræftsygdom.Bogen er redigeret af Bobby Zachariae og Mimi Yung Mehlsen.

"It's a sad truth of our times that one in three people will experience cancer in their lifetime. By 2040, the probability will rise to one in two. As a comprehensive guide on natural treatment, Holistic Cancer Medicine is essential reading for every cancer patient. For those seeking to prevent the disease, it also provides key information on how to reduce your risks. As the founder of Germany's leading complementary cancer clinic, Dr. Henning Saupe's Holistic Cancer Medicine is the culmination of 25 years of experience treating the disease. Dr. Saupe's unique vantage and insight complements standard treatment models with less burdensome, less invasive, and more natural methods. His program focuses on how those affected by cancer can carry out treatment to cure or control the disease while maintaining a high quality of life"--

Det er vigtigt at spise godt når man lever med kræft. Denne banebrydende kulinariske guide fra Storbritanniens førende center for holistisk kræftpleje, tilbyder mere end 75 opskrifter, der er udviklet specielt til at øge tolerancen hos dem, der går igennem selv de mest aggressive behandlinger. Kræftpatienter har brug for god næring, da det har en væsentligt indvirkning - før - under - og efter behandling. Men alt for ofte ødelægger behandlingen patientens appetit, og man er for syg eller stresset til at lave et afbalanceret og nærende måltid, hvilket gør det svært at spise. Bogen indeholder blandt andet en kostvejledning og konkrete kostplaner, baseret på at du skal indtage seks små måltider om dagen. De enkelte retter indeholder nøgle ingredienser, kendt for at fremme genopretning, øge immuniteten, reducere inflammation og hjælpe helbredelse. Cancerkogebogen er udgivet i en lang række lande og er nu udkommet på dansk via Paludans forlag.

I august 2002 fik Tove Hvid konstateret kræft i knoglemarven. En kræftdiagnose giver mange tanker om døden, men for Tove Hvid har den også givet livet en ny dimension. Den bestandige bevidsthed om døden giver livet større fylde, samtidig med at den giver større ensomhed. Tove Hvid fortæller om sin kamp, som ikke så meget er en kamp for at forlænge livet, men mere en kamp for at bevare livskvalitet og værdighed, indtil døden siger, at nu skal det være nu. Hun kritiserer de hårde nitter inden for lægeverdenen, som ikke altid er hjælpsomme i det projekt, og hun er taknemmelig over, at der også er mange læger og sygeplejersker, der tager hånd om sjælen, samtidig med at de ved noget om krop og kræft. Livet mod døden vil uden tvivl vække genklang og inspiration. Hos andre patienter. Hos deres pårørende og forhåbentlig også hos behandlerne. Omslag ved Mogens Hoff

I 2013 udkom Inge Kellermanns pionerarbejde Når diagnosen er kræft - En selvhjælpsbog for kræftpatienter og deres pårørende. Med en skatkiste af informationer, forklaringer og ikke mindst dokumentation for, hvorledes forskellige plantebaserede midler virker. Inge Kellermann er phytoterapeut (plantelæge).I bogen DE BEDSTE RÅD når diagnosen er kræft får læseren en række opsummeringer af de vigtigste hjælpemidler i egen indsats for at forbedre prognose og livskvalitet. Både i hovedbogen og i denne bog lægges der vægt på det, man selv kan gøre for at støtte og normalisere kroppens egne regulerende og helbredende processer. Det er almindeligt kendt, at kost og livsstil spiller en afgørende rolle i forebyggelsen af kræft. Det nye, som bekræftes hver dag i en overvældende mængde forskningsresultater, er, at mange af disse faktorer faktisk også er i stand til at hæmme eksisterende kræft i at vokse og sprede sig og dermed forlænge overlevelsen.Bogen er gennemillustreret.

Combining informative, meticulously crafted prose with more than 4,000 high-quality images, Osborn's Brain, third edition, is a comprehensive, easy to understand, and visually stunning learning curriculum from highly esteemed author Dr. Anne G. Osborn. This fully revised edition provides a solid framework for understanding the complex subject of brain imaging, integrating relevant information from Dr. Osborn's entire career of accumulated knowledge, experience, and interest in neuropathology, neurosurgery, and clinical neurosciences. While neuroradiologists will find intriguing, thought-provoking insights included especially for them in every chapter, Osborn's Brain is an excellent review resource for physicians at all levels of expertise-from seasoned radiologists and neurosurgeons to new and senior residents or fellows. Combines essential anatomy with gross pathology and imaging, clearly demonstrating why and how diseases appear the way they do and helping readers think clearly about diagnoses, types of diagnoses, and the various pathologies that can affect the brain Guides readers through the "must know? aspects of neuroimaging and neuropathology (brain trauma, stroke, vascular lesions, etc.) before zeroing in on such topics as infections, demyelinating and inflammatory diseases, neoplasms, toxic-metabolic-degenerative disorders, and congenital brain malformations Provides state-of-the-art coverage on such topics as new brain tumor entities, the effects of emerging viral illness such as COVID-19 on the brain, and recently delineated/named diseases (e.g., HIV-associated CD8 encephalitis) Features more than 4,000 stunning, high-resolution radiologic images and 100+ detailed, full-color medical illustrations, all of which are annotated to describe the most clinically significant features; and includes robust, digital-only galleries that contain hundreds of additional images that further illustrate each chapter Includes up-to-date nomenclature based on the 5th edition of the WHO Classification of Tumors, Central Nervous System, including a complete revision, expansion, and updating of CNS neoplasms with new entities, revised grading criteria, diagnostic molecular pathology, and nomenclature Contains Dr. Osborn's trademark summary boxes for a quick review of essential facts, signature graphics with additional radiological and pathologic correlations, and up-to-the-minute literature references Includes an eBook version?that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

Ny klinikbog til sygeplejersker i onkologienMed Håndbog i sygepleje: Onkologi får du den erfarne sygeplejerskers færdigheder og ekspertise i kittellommen, så du kan orientere dig om pleje af kræftpatienter. Bogen har et anvisende og praksisorienteret fokus på de mest almindelige opgaver på tværs af specialer, der omhandler kræftsygdomme. Den er overskuelig og let at slå op i, og samtidig gør det lille format, at den er lige til at have i kittellommen. Håndbog i sygepleje: Onkologi tager sig af alle aspekter vedrørende sygepleje af kræftpatienter og kommer bl.a. ind på, hvordan man bedst muligt kommunikerer med patienten og de pårørende gennem forløbet samt hvilke smerter patienten vil opleve. Derudover gennemgås de mest oplagte sygeplejeopgaver inden for en række specialer. Bogen henvender sig til sygeplejestuderende, som er i klinik på en afdeling for kræftsygdomme, samt nyuddannede sygeplejersker, som arbejder med kræftpatienter i hverdagen.Bogen berører bl.a. følgende emner:• Leukæmi• Gynækologisk kræft• Delirium• Børn som pårørende• Psykologiske reaktioner• Smerter• Kommunikationen med patienter og pårørende

I ”Min dør står åben til evigheden” skriver Claus Grymer om at have kræft. Han skriver om sygdommens barske realiteter, men også om de døre, som sygdommen åbner, hvorved der kastes et helt nyt lys ind over livet.”Kræften er i mig. Det samme er min længsel efter livet. Døden søger mig. Også med sit lys. Allerede nu har mine dage det i sig. Og ind imellem – trods sygdommen – blinkerglæden som en stjerne i mit mørke. Min fjerne og nære fortrolige. Jeg hvisker til den om natten. Hvisker til Gud.”Claus Grymer er født i 1946. Som kulturjournalist har han skrevet om litteratur, billedkunst og teater, men Grymer har også et langt forfatterskab bag sig. ”Min dør står åbentil evigheden” er hans 30. bogudgivelse.

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Using a practical, question-and-answer approach, Evidence-Based Practice of Palliative Medicine, 2nd Edition, helps you provide optimal care for patients and families who are dealing with serious illness. This unique reference focuses on patient and family/caregiver-centered care, highlighting the benefits of palliative care and best practices for delivery. The highly practical, user-friendly format sets it apart from other texts in the field, with concise, readable chapters organized around clinical questions that you’re most likely to encounter in everyday care. Uniquely organized using a question-and-answer approach, making it easy to find answers to common questions asked by practitioners and patients. Up-to-date, reader-friendly chapters explore interventions, assessment techniques, treatment modalities, recommendations and guidelines, communication techniques, and available resources for palliative care. Expanded discussions on hospice in every chapter, and a new emphasis on pediatrics, with increased material on pediatric malignancies, developmental delays, cystic fibrosis, and perinatal palliative care. New chapters on wellness of the palliative care practitioner, patients with opioid use disorders, telehealth in palliative care, health disparities, rural palliative care, caring for people with hematologic malignancies, integrative and alternative therapies, LGBTQ+ populations, mobile health technologies, and national palliative care implementation strategies. High-quality evidence gathered and reviewed by leading experts in palliative medicine, including clinicians, educators, and researchers across a broad range of disciplines. Numerous algorithms throughout help you make informed decisions, and "take-home" points in every chapter provide a quick summary of key content. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures from the book on a variety of devices. Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Historien begynder på Sri Lanka i 2004. Den franske forfatter Emmanuel Carrère holder juleferie med Hélène og deres sammenbragte børn i et forsøg på at puste liv i et lidt træt forhold. Så kommer tsunamien. Som de overlever. I første omgang er de lykkelige over alle at være sluppet uskadt men rystes kort efter af mødet med en fransk familie hvis lille datter er druknet. Efter parrets hjemkomst til Frankrig følger snart en anden død. Juliette Hélènes søster taber kampen mod en kræftsygdom. Carrère der ikke har været specielt tæt på Juliette beslutter sig for at skrive historien om hendes liv. Han påbegynder en veritabel research; fører lange samtaler med hendes mand opsøger også hendes nærmeste kollega der ligesom hun selv er undersøgelsesdommer. Fortalt som var det en roman vokser et ømt og nøgternt portræt frem både af Juliette og hendes verden og af fortælleren selv. Andre liv end mit er et mesterstykke i den romangenre man kalder autofiction. Det er samtidig en betagende hyldest til det ekstraordinære i det almindelige til hverdagen og til den måde vi alle sammen griber ind i hinandens liv en roman som det lykkes at gøre det litteraturen søger: at genskabe virkeligheden. Emmanuel Carrère (f. 1957) er fransk forfatter. På dansk er tidligere kun udkommet romanen Modstanderen i 2001. Han har modtaget flere priser for sine bøger som bliver udgivet i en lang række lande.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed female cancer and is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Cancer statistics in developed countries such as the United States of America report that about 12% of women in their general population will develop breast cancer sometime during their lives and it represents nearly 23% of all cancers in the American women. Tumors with the absence of distant metastasis and more than 4 cm in lateral dimension or tumors of any size with direct extension to the chest wall or skin are characterized as LABC. The 5-year survival rate of LABC patients is less than 30% and the median survival is about 2-2.5 years [14]. LABC patients have increased risk of loco regional recurrence, distant metastasis, reduced quality of life and overall survival than the patients diagnosed with early stage disease and require systemic therapy for improved outcome. The standard treatment care for LABC patients is as follows: neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) followed by surgery and postoperative whole breast radiotherapy. Neo-adjuvant therapy are the treatments administrated before the surgical removal of breast tumor. It shrinks the inoperable large tumors, so that it can be removed with less extensive surgery. NACT avoids mastectomy (removal of all breast tissues from the breast) in 25% of LABC patients and also improves the overall survival after breast conservative surgery. Combining NACT with the pre-operative radiation therapy (RT) results in even higher rate of pathological complete response (pCR) and breast conservation.

This book tries to emphasize the mechanisms associated with the resistance towards various anti-cancer therapies The focus has been given to the role of cancer stem cells, immune cells, and the multiway impact of tumor microenvironment in drug resistance. The book delves into the role of epigenetic alterations, autophagy, intracellular compartments, and the impact of gut microbiome on therapeutic resistance. Each chapter of the book has elaborated on these aspects that are exclusively or mutually driving the therapeutic non-responsiveness towards various current clinical candidates. In addition to that the book has also discussed novel strategies to overcome the therapeutic challenge by employing combinatorial therapies that can prove to be useful and effective. Overall the book reflects on the current treatment challenges, futuristic strategies and new research initiatives that explore novel treatment options.

A book for men and women from middle age to advanced years who have suddenly and unexpectedly become confronted with the huge effects that the male prostate can have on the body. It is a tale of what can happen to both men and women when the prostate transforms over time as the body changes, free of any of the minor or major taboos surrounding those involved.The book presents both a subjective and an objective account, from a female and a male perspective, of what the prostate is and of the physical, psychological and social effects that changes to the prostate can bring as one ages or reaches old age. The latest medical, psychotherapeutic and social measures available to help men with prostate issues and their partners are discussed. It also addresses the therapeutic taboos that have previously prevented us from attempting a systemic approach to the physical, psychological and social transformation that men and women undergo when they reach middle age and beyond.

The story of my family's battle with cancer was at one time a heavy burden I carried. My mother, grandmother, and aunt all fell victim to this dreadful disease called cancer. Breast and ovarian cancer to be exact and they leave behind a legacy of uncertainty. According to science, I am at a higher risk of facing the same fate. The numbers don't lie, painting a grim picture of my future. Yet, I refuse to let statistics define my destiny. Instead, I cling to hope and faith, believing in something greater than the odds stacked against me. I find comfort in the words of Jeremiah 29:11, trusting in God's plan for my life and holding onto the promise of a brighter tomorrow.I turn to God as my source of healing and strength. I know that true healing can only come from Him.

Breast cancer accounts for 25% of the world cancers and is the most frequent cancer among women. Less developed regions had 883,000 breast cancer cases whereas more developed regions had 794,000 breast cancer cases. It is second most prevalent cancer and ranks fifth with respect to overall cancer related mortality, with a prediction of increase in new cases upto 22 million in two decades. Long-time fertility, use of oral contraceptives, nulliparity, obesity post menopause, hormone replacement therapy, various genetical, environmental and life style factors are some of the important risk factors reported. Various signaling pathways are interconnected during breast carcinogenesis. Hippo signaling actively participates in the normal mammary gland development and is an emerging tumor suppressor pathway. Deregulation of Hippo signaling leads to mammary gland malignancy. A considerable percentage of human breast cancers may be transformed due to the deregulation of Leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR). LIFR, also known as glycoprotein-190 (gp 190), is a novel tumor suppressor and belongs to the large family of the hematopoietin receptors. A variety of hematopoietic and epithelial cells has been identified for the presence of LIFR. Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is a pluripotent cytokine with heterogeneous effects on hematopoietic and epithelial cells. The effects can be growth-stimulatory or growth-inhibitory based on the nature of the target cell. Several human malignancies have shown the involvement of LIFR including medulloblastoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, liver, lung, and breast cancer.

Integrative Oncology (IO) is an evolving evidence-informed field of medicine with little high-quality professional literature currently available to support clinical practice. This book provides a robust introduction to integrative oncology and a practical toolkit for clinicians working with breast cancer patients. Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women globally with growing incidence, and breast cancer patients are the most frequent users of integrative oncology practices. This book addresses the whole person journey from prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. The approaches and tools discussed can help guide clinicians on how to support better quality of life, improve patient resilience, minimise the side effects of treatment and optimise clinical outcomes for people impacted by breast cancer. Healthcare professionals are asking for further education on Integrative Oncology, as evidenced by the BSIO (British Society for Integrative Oncology) survey results, webinars and conference engagements. Our growing BSIO membership highlights the need to educate and train healthcare professionals, and this book is written by clinicians for clinicians.

This detailed volume explores the dynamic landscape of patient-derived xenograft (PDX) generation and applications. After a few chapters examining the evolution of PDXs, tracing their roots and contextualizing their significance in the broader narrative of cancer research, the book continues with methodologies for generating PDXs from diverse clinical tissue samples as well as for utilizing PDXs in various specific cancer types. From the development of humanized PDX models to the exploration of protein expression through advanced techniques including multiplex immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and immunoprecipitation, the chapters offer a comprehensive toolkit for researchers and clinicians alike. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Patient-Derived Xenografts: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal interdisciplinary guide for understanding the intricate processes that underscore translational cancer research.

"Smart Business Problems and Analytical Hints in Cancer Research" is a pioneering exploration of the intersection between data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and oncology. Delving into 25 advanced questions derived from real-world cancer research scenarios, this book offers comprehensive guidelines on leveraging data-driven methodologies to address key challenges in the field. From genomic profiling and patient data integration to tumor heterogeneity analysis and immunotherapy optimization, each question presents a nuanced case study accompanied by practical solutions. Through integrative analysis and predictive modeling, readers gain insights into personalized treatment strategies, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic response prediction. With a focus on innovation and impact, this book equips researchers, clinicians, and data scientists with the tools and techniques necessary to navigate the complex landscape of cancer analytics. By harnessing the power of data science and AI, "Smart Business Problems and Analytical Hints in Cancer Research" promises to revolutionize the future of oncology and improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This book presents a comprehensive set of methods for quantifying geometric quantities such as the volume of a tumor, the total surface area of the alveoli in a lung, the length of plant roots, or of blood vessels, the number of neurons in a brain compartment, the connectivity number of trabecular bone, the mean size of grains in a rock, etc.. The methods, illustrated by twenty solved case studies, are based on properly sampled slices, sections, or projections of the material, observable under light, laser, or electron microscopy, or under non-invasive radiological devices such as ecography, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. Thus, the input usually consists of flat images, and the output consists of relevant quantities defined in three dimensions. Stereology is the discipline of providing sampling designs which warrant unbiased estimation of the corresponding quantities, that is, estimation with zero mean deviation from the target. Sampling is usually systematic (i.e., with regularly spaced probes), and sparse (as opposed to reconstructions) and it is thereby efficient and easy to implement.Stereology is essentially geometric sampling, grounded on integral geometry. The necessary elements of both disciplines are detailed in textbook style, and may be used for postgraduate courses, or to serve the interest of scientists in general. Hitherto no other book on stereology has appeared which encompasses the theory, methodology, and applications of stereology in an interconnected and comprehensive way. The currently available error variance prediction formulae under systematic sampling, and their (non-obvious) derivation, are all gathered, for the first time, in the last chapter. The exposition is augmented by 127 line drawings for the theory, and 27 color pictures of real materials for the case studies.

"Reclaim Your Health: Cancer" is a valuable handbook on this important medical topic award-winning author, Dr. Harris Phillip. Cancer occurs when our body mechanisms to take care of our cells fail on a number of levels. Loss of control over cell growth leads to different types of cancer. In this book, Dr. Phillip describes how our bodies can develop tumours and what preventive measures are possible to reduce the onset of this deadly disease. It offers excellent advice for both medical and non-medical readers.