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Fundamentals of Cancer Detection, Treatment, and Prevention
Surya K. De
Author
Dr. Surya K. De Conju‐Probe San Diego CA United States
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Medical information changes constantly; hence, the information in this book or on the referenced websites should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Do not rely on this information to select a course of treatment for you or any other individual. Reliance on any information in this book or on any referenced website is solely at the reader's risk. Readers of this book assume full responsibility for how they choose to use the information presented.
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Dedicated to my Parents:
Late (Mrs.) Putibala De
Late (Mr.) Jatindra Nath De
Preface
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 1 in 6 mortalities per year attributed to various forms of this illness. Understanding cancer is not simple, as it is a complex and constantly evolving cellular disease.
My aim in this book is to educate readers about the basics of cancer – from its causes, symptoms, and diagnosis to the variety of available treatment options. Having a clearer comprehension of the condition is vital for undertaking steps to prevent it, and for those already diagnosed, choosing the appropriate and most curative therapy.
Whether read by a medical student, scientist, doctor, or layperson, this book is a handy, basic reference and interesting compendium of information about a disease that is unfortunately so widespread; it is relevant to everyone.
I am deeply grateful to my family for their consistent understanding and support throughout the completion of this project.
As always, I welcome and, in fact, earnestly request readers to notify me of any suggestions for improving this book. Please send your comments to this email: [email protected]
Surya K. De, PhD, FRSC, CChem.
2021, San Diego
California, United States
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