Cancer is a problem that touches virtually everyone either directly or indirectly. As one of the biggest killers in the Western world it is feared by many people. In this Very Short Introduction, Nick James examines the trends and treatment of cancer, looking at efforts to develop treatments, research into cures, and the future of cancer care. Publisher: Oxford University Press Author(s): Nick (Professor of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Research, Professor of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Research, Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden Hospital) James Illustration(s): 27 B&W images Number of pages: 176 Collection: Very Short Introductions Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 111 x 174 x 16 Cover type: Paperback / softback