Download or read book Cancer: A Very Short Introduction written by Nicholas James and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas James outlines what cancer is and what causes it, and examines the trends in diagnosis and treatment of cancer throughout the world. Considering its economic consequences, he explores the issues involved in developing new treatments, research into cures, and the future of cancer care.