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Cancer Treatment Drugs
Alan Hecht
出版
Infobase Holdings, Incorporated
, 2011
主題
Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / General
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / General
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse
Medical / Oncology / General
Medical / Pharmacology
ISBN
1604135352
9781604135350
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=a5USQgAACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋
An estimated 1.5 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2008, according to the American Cancer Society. In addition to surgery and radiation, cancer treatment drugs are essential to the fight against this disease. Also called chemotherapy, these drugs work by killing or slowing the growth of cancer cells. Because cancer takes a wide variety of forms, many different drugs are used to treat it. Cancer Treatment Drugs examines the types of cancer drugs, explains how they work, and explores the ongoing effort to develop new and better anti-cancer drugs. Drugs are part of everyday life. They can be found on the street, in school, and at home, and although many drugs are beneficial when used properly, the potential for abuse and misuse is great. Understanding Drugs provides a fact-based look at the most common legal and illegal drugs available today, explains how they work, and identifies the risks and benefits of using them. Whether dealing with drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, heroin, and marijuana, or therapeutic drugs, such as antibiotics, antidepressants, and prescription pain relievers, the best route to staying safe and healthy is to be informed. Book jacket.
