Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer

马春 / 杨丽华 / 王广尧Jilin Science and Technology Press · ChinaMar 2016

Rating 3.0
Word count
131K words
ISBN
9787538486902

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Health TCM TreatmentClinical ExperienceDisease PreventionScientific PreventionCancer RehabilitationBody-mind CareHealth ScienceMedical ScienceTreatment Options

Summary

Cancer, also called malignant tumors, is a disease that seriously threatens human life and health. Statistics show that about 9 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer each year, and around 7 million die of it annually. In China, cancer incidence and mortality are on the rise. In recent years, much basic and clinical research has shown that TCM holds enormous potential in preventing and treating tumors, with remarkable efficacy in treating precancerous lesions, good results in blocking and preventing tumor metastasis and spread, and the ability to improve the quality of life of cancer patients surviving with tumors. In tumor treatment in particular, thanks to its unique theoretical system and distinctive therapeutic features, TCM demonstrates many advantages while compensating for the shortcomings of Western medicine. This book carefully selects the distinctive experiences of nationally renowned veteran TCM experts in treating tumors, together with the experiential formulas they commonly use in clinical practice, aiming to help clinicians broaden their thinking and master good strategies for tumor prevention and treatment.

Editor's review

"Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment," co-authored by Wang Guangyao, Yang Lihua, and Ma Chun and published by Jilin Science and Technology Press (ISBN 9787538486902), is a specialized medical work focused on cancer diagnosis and treatment that systematically reviews the basic theories, diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies of cancer. In terms of structure, it begins with the etiology and pathophysiology of cancer, gradually moves into specific diagnostic methods including imaging, laboratory tests, and pathological biopsy, and provides detailed discussion of mainstream treatment modalities such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. The author team's clinical and research backgrounds lend the content both theoretical depth and practical guidance.\n\nIn terms of professional value, the book's standout feature is its systematic and standardized content. Rather than simply listing knowledge, it emphasizes building a clear logical framework for diagnosis and treatment, helping readers develop an overall understanding of cancer care. Discussions of treatment plans typically incorporate indications, efficacy assessment, and potential adverse reactions, reflecting the complexity of clinical decision-making. It should be noted, however, that medicine advances rapidly—particularly in areas such as tumor immunotherapy—and readers should update their knowledge with the latest clinical guidelines and research findings when consulting this work, which represents the achievements of a particular period.\n\nFor medical practitioners, this book serves as a practical desk reference to reinforce foundational knowledge and review diagnostic and treatment workflows. For students and researchers in related fields, it offers a well-structured introduction and knowledge framework. Overall, this is a solid, rigorous professional work whose value lies in the systematic integration of knowledge and the presentation of clinical thinking, making it suitable for readers who need a systematic understanding of the core content of the conventional cancer diagnosis and treatment system.

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Reading tips

  1. Reading in chapter order is recommended to build a complete knowledge system from basics to clinical practice.
  2. Readers may consult the latest national cancer diagnosis and treatment guidelines or authoritative journal literature alongside the book to understand developments and changes in the field.
  3. Focus on the sections on principles of treatment selection and management of adverse reactions in each treatment chapter, as these are particularly important for understanding the logic of clinical decision-making.

About the publisher

Jilin Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1984

Jilin Science and Technology Press is a comprehensive science and technology publisher known for popular life and science books, with its output centered on health and wellness, popular science, cookbooks, and pregnancy and parenting. Among its titles, the Illustrated Classics series to which The Illustrated Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon belongs, along with titles such as Eating Right or Wrong for Diabetes and The 60-Week Pregnancy Nutrition and Health Encyclopedia, reflects a practical approach aimed at everyday life. Its popular science list includes Are Birds Descendants of Dinosaurs?, The Wonderful World of Plants, Is There a Corner in the Depths of the Universe?, and the Big Scientists Talk About Small Science series. Its authors include the Illustrated Classics Editorial Board, Kuang Tingyun, Huang Chunhui, Gao Ying, Guo Hongwei, Li Ning, Zhang Ye, and the Diet and Life Editorial Board. The press emphasizes combining illustrations with text and step-by-step presentation, as in Home-Style Sichuan Cuisine (3-Step Illustrated Edition), making books easier for general readers to understand and use; other publishing background information is limited in publicly available sources.

FAQ

Is the content of this book outdated? The book systematically summarizes the core knowledge and standard protocols of cancer diagnosis and treatment at the time of writing, and retains lasting reference value in basic theory and classic treatment plans. However, oncology develops rapidly, especially in areas such as targeted drugs and immunotherapy, which are updated very quickly. Readers are advised to use it as a foundational framework and to supplement it with the latest authoritative materials (such as NCCN and CSCO guidelines) for前沿 developments.
Can readers without a medical background understand it? This book is an academic work aimed at medical professionals and involves a large number of technical terms, pathological mechanisms, and treatment principles. Readers without a solid medical background will find it difficult, and it is not recommended as an introductory read.
What distinguishes this book from similar works? Co-authored by domestic clinical and research experts, the book is closely integrated with domestic clinical practice and has localized features in its presentation of diagnostic and treatment standards. Its structure is clear, with a focus on the systematic presentation of diagnostic and treatment workflows, helping readers build a standardized clinical thinking framework; it is highly practical.

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About the author

马春 Author

Ma Chun is an author about whom limited public information is available; to date, only three medical and health-related works are known, including A Compendium of Hundreds of Medicines: A Guide to Selecting Common Chinese Herbal Medicines for the Family, Diagnosis and Treatment of High Blood Pressure and High Blood Lipids, and Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer. Judging from these subjects, the writing serves both as a reference for everyday family medicine use and as an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of common chronic and serious diseases. It addresses the selection and safe use of Chinese herbal medicines for general readers while also covering the recognition and management of common clinical issues such as hypertension, high blood lipids, and cancer. The style is practical and the language concise, making the books accessible to non-specialist readers and useful for family health management and disease prevention education.

杨丽华 Author

Yang Lihua's works span two main fields: world history and health and medicine, reflecting a relatively broad range of writing interests. In world history, she is the author of Empress Eugénie: A History of the Second French Empire, published in two volumes and in separate parts, which narrates the political and social background of the Second French Empire and offers a fairly complete account for readers interested in modern European history. In health and medicine, her books cover the prevention and treatment of common health problems in older adults, the management and diagnosis of high blood pressure and high blood lipids, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the prevention of illness in infants and young children, providing practical health guidance for general readers that addresses both daily care and disease response. Because public information is limited, Yang Lihua's biographical details remain unclear, but her existing works show that she is capable of both historical writing and medical popularization, with an emphasis on practicality and serving readers of different age groups.

王广尧 Author

Wang Guangyao is an author active in the field of medical and health popularization. Public information about him is limited, and details such as his nationality, dates of birth and death, education, and professional positions remain unclear. The library holds 21 of his works, mostly on the diagnosis, treatment, and daily care of common ailments, covering internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, heart conditions, and stroke, as well as specific treatments for rhinitis, pharyngitis, and palpitations with chest pain. Representative titles such as Common Ailments All Driven Away, Gynecological Troubles All Driven Away, and Children's Minor Illnesses All Driven Away show that he leans toward accessible writing for general readers, using everyday phrases like "driven away" to make prevention and treatment knowledge friendly and easy to understand. He has also produced more clinically oriented books such as Diagnosis and Treatment of Stroke and Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Conditions, balancing popular science with practical reference and offering useful choices for family health reading.