Confronting Cancer: v. 60 (Issues S.) - Softcover

 
9781861682307: Confronting Cancer: v. 60 (Issues S.)

Synopsis

It is estimated that one in three people in the UK will develop cancer at some stage in their lives and that one in four will die from the disease. This volume looks at the main types of cancer, the causes and current statistics. There is also a chapter devoted to recent developments in detection, treatment and the search for cures as well as the various services that are available for care and support. The information presented here comes from a wide variety of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.

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