For the millions of Americans who are affected by invasive cancer, there is good news: today, many cancer patients will enter complete remission and live out their lives cancer-free. In this compelling narrative, David Nathan, one of America's most prominent medical research leaders, explores what it means to have cancer in the 21st century. Through the personal stories of three patients, Nathan reveals the nature of cancer and the history of its treatment, the triumphs and roadblocks in the fields of cancer genetics and gene-based therapy, and the behind-the-scenes efforts of doctors, nurses, and researchers fighting alongside cancer patients everywhere.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments.
Prologue.
Introduction: The Nature of the Beast.
Mario's Story.
ONE: The First Hours.
TWO: The Plan.
THREE: Leukemia and Cancer Chemotherapy.
FOUR: The Final Treatment Plan for Mario.
FIVE: The Risk of Chemotherapy Resistance.
SIX: Three Critical Smart Drugs: Nursing Care, Psychology, and Social Work.
SEVEN: Mario's Future.
Joan's Story.
EIGHT: A Pleasant Summer Day.
NINE: Bad News.
TEN: An Initial Plan.
ELEVEN: The Surgical Plan.
TWELVE: The Medical Plan.
THIRTEEN: The Baton Is Passed.
FOURTEEN: The Consequences of Therapy.
FIFTEEN: The Future of Epithelial Cancer Therapy.
Ken's Story.
SIXTEEN: The Explosion.
SEVENTEEN: Cancerous Hens and Constipated Mice.
EIGHTEEN: Triumph and Tragedy.
NINETEEN: The Search for More Smart Drugs.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.
