In this work the developments in cancer therapy, especially by emphasizing vaccine development against cancer, are discussed. Moreover, the development of immunocytokines for cancer and a discussion of preclinical and clinical data on specific immunocytokines are investigated as a potential cancer therapy.
This work explores the many facets of cancer research from basic genetic and cellular mechanisms to the influence of lifestyle and various strategies for predictive, preventive and personalized medicine in cancer.
Cancer became a big question for scientific community as no existing treatments could solve the problems related to this disease. Research is in progress but it failed to give a right solution to fight against it. However, the developments in science and technology facilitated scientists to develop new methods of treatments. One such mile stone treatments against cancer are cancer vaccines. The aim of cancer vaccines is to stimulate the immune system to be able to recognize cancer cells as abnormal and destroy them. Majorly, cancer vaccine research is in progress to develop universal as well as specific cancer vaccines.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Properties of Cancer Cells
- 1.2 Types of Cancer:
- 1.3 Causes of Cancer
- 1.4 Role of Immune system
- 2. TRENDS IN CANCER TREATMENT
- 2.1 Surgery
- 2.2 Radiation therapy..
- 2.3 Chemotherapy
- 2.4 Vaccines
- 3. TRENDS IN CANCER PREVENTION
- 3.1 Alcohol
- 3.2 Tobacco
- 3.3 Diet and Obesity..
- 3.4 Viruses and infectious agents
- 3.5 Occupational factors.
- 3.6 Socioeconomic status
- 3.7 Sun exposure..
- 3.8 Sedentary lifestyle
- 3.9 Population changes in risk
- 3.10 Cancer vaccines...
- 3.11 Monoclonal antibodies
- 3.12 Cytokines.........
- 3.13 Resveratrol.
- 3.14 Retinoids
- 3.15 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- 3.16 Tea
- 3.17 Statins..
- 3.18 Vitamin D.
- 3.19 Lycopene.
- 3.20 Berry fruits
- 3.21 Ayurveda
- 3.22 Homeopathy
- 3.23 Unani.
- 4. CONCLUSION
- 5. REFERENCES.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cancer for students, newly qualified nurses, and practicing oncology care nurses. It will also be a useful resource for other healthcare professionals working in the field of cancer, such as radiographers, physiotherapists, and dieticians. The book explores the many facets of cancer research, from basic genetic and cellular mechanisms to the influence of lifestyle and various strategies for predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine in cancer.
- Understanding the biology of cancer cells and their characteristics
- Exploring the latest trends in cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and vaccines
- Examining the various factors that contribute to cancer prevention, including lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and emerging preventative measures
- Discussing the role of the immune system in cancer development and treatment
- Highlighting the importance of research and its contribution to understanding and managing cancer.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of cancer, including the characteristics of cancer cells, different types of cancer, their causes, and the role of the immune system in cancer development.
- Trends in Cancer Treatment: This chapter explores the latest advancements in cancer treatment, focusing on surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and vaccines.
- Trends in Cancer Prevention: This chapter delves into the various factors that contribute to cancer prevention, including alcohol consumption, tobacco use, diet and obesity, exposure to viruses and infectious agents, occupational factors, socioeconomic status, sun exposure, sedentary lifestyle, population changes in risk, and specific preventive measures such as cancer vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and other promising agents.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The book focuses on the key topics of cancer biology, cancer treatment, cancer prevention, and the role of the immune system in cancer. Key terms include: cancer cells, oncogenes, cancer types, causes of cancer, immune system, surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, vaccines, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, diet, obesity, viruses, infectious agents, occupational factors, socioeconomic status, sun exposure, sedentary lifestyle, population changes in risk, cancer vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, resveratrol, retinoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, tea, statins, vitamin D, lycopene, berry fruits, Ayurveda, homeopathy, Unani.
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- Praveen Kumar Vemuri (Author), 2019, Trends in cancer treatment and prevention, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/511446
