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Oncology is a field characterized as “medicine of high complexity” and cancer is generally regarded as a complex system. Therefore, it cannot be classified and treated according only to its biology. Even though research on the biology of cancer has increased and more studies have been published, the related sociological, political and economic dimensions, as well as mathematical models that predict whether this condition will take one course or another, have often been neglected. The Invisible Hand of Cancer—The Complex Force of Socioeconomic Factors in Oncology Today unfolds the variables behind the biological disease, exploring the social aspects and presenting cancer as a model inside of the Complexity Theory. Cancer is a generic word for more than 200 diseases. In a wider view of cancer treatment, the various factors of cancer interact in multiple ways and it is a difficult task to identify and understand all the possible combinations in this system. All these variables and how they interact can be defined as the invisible hand of cancer. This book does not intend to be an exhaustive analysis of these aspects. It is a door being opened to the cancer research journey, along the years and beyond its biology. It will also discuss how social behavior can interfere in the evolution of cancer treatment, as a result of society’s way of thinking and choices, thus the importance of truly addressing cancer as an intricate system and a public health issue. After the success of my children’s books about cancer (Chubby’s Tale: The true story of a teddy bear who beat cancer, Bald is Beautiful: A letter for a fabulous girl, Cancer Daily Life, and What is Cancer?: A book for kids), I have developed a passion for writing about science in a simple way for non-scientist readers. I have also worked to build a career as a writer, communicating with patients, advocates, and oncology and pediatric oncology professionals, mostly on Twitter. Everyone knows someone who has or had cancer, so more and more popular science books on this topic are becoming bestsellers. This book is directed to a general audience and follows scientific standards, encompassing high-quality data, but in an easy-to-read format. Furthermore, it will raise awareness and show how simple actions such as not judging patients and not spreading false popular beliefs can contribute to achieve a new milestone in the cancer journey.

Oncology. --- Cancer --- Cancer Therapy. --- Cancer Prevention. --- Treatment. --- Prevention.

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Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer provides a current perspective on the epidemiology of head and neck cancer. Cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx comprise an important group of tumors with diverse international patterns of incidence and mortality, established associations with tobacco and alcohol use, the human papilloma virus, and potential determinants of genetic susceptibility. Because of these factors, head and neck cancer offers a unique insight into mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression and gene-exposure interaction. This book brings together the latest epidemiologic and molecular genetic evidence regarding the patterns of occurrence and causes of head and neck cancer. In addition, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer considers approaches to chemoprevention, and incorporates a multidisciplinary perspective including salient clinical, pathologic, molecular, and epidemiologic contributions.

Head -- Cancer -- Epidemiology. --- Head -- Cancer -- Pathogenesis. --- Head -- Cancer -- Prevention. --- Neck -- Cancer -- Epidemiology. --- Neck -- Cancer -- Pathogenesis. --- Neck -- Cancer -- Prevention. --- Head --- Neck --- Neoplasms by Site --- Head and Neck Neoplasms --- Neoplasms --- Diseases --- Medicine --- Oncology --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Epidemiology --- Cancer --- Pathogenesis --- Prevention --- Epidemiology. --- Pathogenesis. --- Prevention. --- Medicine. --- Cancer research. --- Pharmacology. --- Biomedicine. --- Cancer Research. --- Pharmacology/Toxicology. --- Figure drawing --- Skull --- Oncology. --- Toxicology. --- Chemicals --- Pharmacology --- Poisoning --- Poisons --- Tumors --- Toxicology --- Drug effects --- Medical pharmacology --- Medical sciences --- Chemotherapy --- Drugs --- Pharmacy --- Cancer research --- Physiological effect

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Oncology. Neoplasms --- Neoplasms --- Cancer --- Tumors --- Tumeurs --- Periodicals. --- Périodiques --- Neoplasms. --- Cancer. --- Tumors. --- Benign Neoplasms --- Neoplasia --- Neoplasm --- Neoplasms, Benign --- Benign Neoplasm --- Cancers --- Neoplasm, Benign --- Tumor --- Medical Oncology --- Periodicals --- Health Sciences --- Clinical Medicine --- Oncology --- Malignancy --- Malignancies --- Neoplasias --- Health Sciences. --- Oncology. --- Tumours --- Carcinoma --- Malignancy (Cancer) --- Malignant tumors --- cancer --- translational oncology --- clinical oncology --- cancer epidemiology --- cancer prevention --- Malignant Neoplasms --- Malignant Neoplasm --- Neoplasm, Malignant --- Neoplasms, Malignant --- Pathology --- Cysts (Pathology)

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The theory of a stem-cell origin of cancer is neither ground breaking nor earth shattering. Many prominent investigators have established the foundation for this concept and performed the vital experiments to support its validity and merit. The purpose of this book is to illustrate how this theory may completely transform our current views and perspectives about cancer. It is anticipated that the variety of ramifications of a stem-cell origin of cancers will be embraced by the medical research community to bring new treatment modalities to the cancer patient. "The stem-cell theory of cancer has significant biologic and clinical consequences. Though components remain open to debate the fundamental observations are grounded in scientific experimentation. This text explains the conceptual aspects of cancer stem cells with an emphasis on the implications for our patients." - Steven T. Rosen, M.D. Series Editor .

Cancer -- Epidemiology. --- Cancer -- Etiology. --- Cancer -- Prevention. --- Cancer --- Stem cells --- Neoplasms --- Diseases --- Oncology --- Medicine --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Etiology --- Stem cells. --- Etiology. --- Colony-forming units (Cells) --- Mother cells --- Progenitor cells --- Medicine. --- Cancer research. --- Human genetics. --- Oncology. --- Medicine & Public Health. --- Cancer Research. --- Human Genetics. --- Cells

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This book collects some recent scientific data on the role of polyphenols in various pathological contexts, ranging from viral infection to metabolic or chronic disorders such as diabetes and renal fibrosis. The included studies showed both in vitro and in vivo evidence concerning positive effects of polyphenols in inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress. The investigated molecules include: verbascoside from Olea europea, curcumin from Curcuma longa, phenolic acids from Antirhea borbonica, and phlorotannins from marine algae. Finally, the main flavonoids present in the human diet and their anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer roles were also discussed. The scientific data confirm the importance of the plant kingdom, both marine and terrestrial, in the search for new compounds with potential benefits for humans.

flavonoids --- inflammation --- p53 --- cancer prevention --- Nrf2 pathway --- anti-oxidant --- verbascoside --- polyphenols --- insulin-producing cells --- diabetes --- UPR --- oxidative stress --- ER-stress --- PERK --- anti-inflammatory --- mitochondria --- antioxidants --- marine algae --- anti-viral activity --- mechanism of action --- Antirhea borbonica --- kidney fibrosis --- caffeic acid --- antioxidant enzymes --- DESI-imaging --- curcumin --- glioblastoma cells --- radiation --- n/a