Cancer Chemotherapy: Basic Science to the Clinic

Rachel Airley

Apr 2009 · John Wiley & Sons

About this ebook

This textbook is a clear and accessible introduction to thescientific and clinical aspects of the creation, development andadministration of drugs or drug regimens used in the treatment ofcancer. Unique in its approach, this book enables the student togain an understanding of the pathological, physiological andmolecular processes governing malignancy, whilst also introducingthe role of health professionals and scientists in the research andtreatment of cancer. The book consolidates all the essentialinformation necessary for a full understanding of cancerchemotherapy, providing an informative, inexpensive and up-to-datecoverage of the subject aimed at an undergraduate level readership.

Key Features:

• Incorporates numerous diagrams, tables and illustrations to aidunderstanding.
• Examines key pharmacological and pharmaceutical issues such asdosing, toxicity and preparation of anti-cancer drugs.
• Includes a key chapter of practice essay questions to easerevision.
• Comprehensive coverage of drugs currently in pre-clinical andclinical development.
• An indispensable text for undergraduate students studyingpharmacy and medicine as well as those doing courses such asmolecular biology, biomedical sciences and pharmacology which coveraspects of oncology.

About the author

Rachel Airley, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK.