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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and one of the most feared diagnoses a patient can face. The number of new cases is expected to rise by 70% over the next two decades, but few of us understand what it is, how it affects the body or what can be done to treat and even prevent it.In this illuminating introduction, Dr Paul Scotting explains the science behind the disease and explores the factors that can increase our risk of developing cancer. Fully revised and updated, Cancer: A Beginners Guide details the latest breakthroughs, cutting-edge developments and promising new strategies that will help us combat and cure cancer in the future.
Product Details
Title: | Cancer: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) |
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Author: | Paul Scotting |
Publisher: | ONEWORLD |
SKU: | BK0417494 |
EAN: | 9781786071408 |
Number Of Pages: | 240 |
Language: | English |
Binding: | Paperback |
Release date: | 15 March 2017 |
About Author
Paul Scotting is an Associate Professor in Genetics at the University of Nottingham and a member of the Nottingham Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre. His has researched and taught cancer biology for over 20 years, with a particular interest in cancers of children. 'Cancer: A beginner's guide' is Paul's first book in the popular science genre.