Infection, Pollution, and Cancer: Understanding the Complex Relationship

Luigi Cavanna, Chiara Citterio, Gabriella Marfe, Luigi Montano have collaborated to create a pioneering text that delves into the intricate relationship between infection, pollution, and cancer.

Why Cancer Patients are more Susceptible to Infections

Individuals affected by cancer or undergoing cancer treatment are often more prone to infections due to coexisting chronic diseases, overall poor health status, and systemic immunosuppressive states caused by both cancer and anticancer treatments.

A Valuable Resource for Oncology Professionals

This book serves as an invaluable resource for residents, junior faculty, and those still in training in the field of Oncology. It tackles the practical problems that arise when dealing with cancer and provides lessons to be learned from international studies and experiences.

Key Features of the Book

• Presents lessons learned from a series of studies on the relationship between infection, pollution, and cancer
• Offers relevant international experience from renowned Oncology clinicians and researchers
• Brings together input from different countries, systems, and specialties, providing a comprehensive understanding of the topic

Book Details

CRC Press has published this book in hardcover, with a total of 148 pages. The 1st edition was released on October 16, 2023, and is available in English. The ISBN-10 and ISBN-13 numbers are 1032423846 and 978-1032423845, respectively.