Editors: Shashank K. Singh, Reena Singh, Chirag Chopra

Modern Cancer Therapies and Traditional Medicine: An Integrative Approach to Combat Cancers

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ISBN: 978-981-4998-67-3 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-4998-66-6 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2021
DOI: 10.2174/97898149986661210101

Introduction

The advancements in molecular marker discovery, genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics in recent years have enabled researchers to develop targeted therapies against cancers. Cancer research and management is multi-disciplinary and multimodal. In addition to conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy, targeted immunotherapy has also provided considerable success in the clinic. There is also scientific evidence on the impact of alternative therapies on cancer patients.

Modern Cancer Therapies and Traditional Medicine: An Integrative Approach to Combat Cancers summarizes the general aspects of cancer therapy and management. Chapters cover cancer medicine in two broad sections, the book presents comprehensive information on a diverse range of cancer treatments. The first section covers conventional molecular oncology and therapy including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, cancer signaling pathways and the use of computational techniques. The second section focuses on traditional methods of treatment including the role of nutrition, traditional medicine, Yoga and Ayurveda in cancer prevention and management.

The book is an accessible update of the state of the art in cancer diagnostics and therapy for students and academicians at all levels.

Audience:

Students and academicians in medicine, life sciences and pharmacology.

Preface

- Pp. i-ii (2)
Shashank K. Singh, Reena Singh, Chirag Chopra
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Dedication

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List of Contributors

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Evolution of Cancer Therapies

- Pp. 1-23 (23)
Sonali Verma, Gresh Chander, Deepika Bhushan Raina, Ruchi Shah, Rakesh Kumar*
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Signaling Pathways in Oncotherapy

- Pp. 24-46 (23)
Sonia Thapa, Arem Qayum, Jasvinder Singh, Tenzen Yodun, Shashank K. Singh*
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Biomarkers for Cancer Therapy

- Pp. 47-58 (12)
Indu Sharma, Jyotsna Sharma, Hemender Singh, Varun Sharma*
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Targeted Molecular Therapies in Cancer

- Pp. 59-101 (43)
Prince Anand, Sourabh Soni, Yogendra S. Padwad
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Immunotherapy – A New Pillar in Head and Neck Cancer Therapy

- Pp. 102-121 (20)
Chirag Chopra, Sankar Jagadeeshan*
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Combinatorial Approaches to Treat Cancer

- Pp. 122-142 (21)
Arem Qayum*, Sonia Thapa, Jasvinder Singh, Shashank K. Singh
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Recent Innovations in Regenerative Medicine and Cancer Research

- Pp. 143-155 (13)
Jasvinder Singh, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Arem Qayum, Gurinder Singh, Sonia Thapa, Tenzen Yodun, Shashank K. Singh*
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Applications of Molecular Imaging Techniques in Oncology

- Pp. 156-187 (32)
Rafia Basit, Shashank K. Singh*
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Computational Tools in Clinical Oncology

- Pp. 188-200 (13)
Hemender Singh, Indu Sharma, Varun Sharma*
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Theranostic Approaches for Combating Cancers

- Pp. 201-232 (32)
Preeti Solanki*, Chayanika Putatunda, Rashmi Sharma
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Nutritional Aspects of Cancer Therapy

- Pp. 233-251 (19)
Chirag Chopra*, Daljeet Singh Dhanjal, Raja B.M. Tripathi, Saurabh Singh, Reena Singh
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Traditional Medicine: Recognize Potential Cancer Treatments of Herbal Origin

- Pp. 252-267 (16)
Pooja Thakur, Chirag Chopra, Reena Singh*
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Himalayan Herbal Medicine for Cancer

- Pp. 268-288 (21)
Daljeet S. Dhanjal, Chirag Chopra, Reena Singh
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Ayurveda: A Promise of Nature

- Pp. 289-311 (23)
Tenzen Yodun, Sonia Thapa, Shashank K. Singh*
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Yoga: A Consolidated Approach to Treat Cancer

- Pp. 312-323 (12)
Manoj Kumar Jena*
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Subject Index

- Pp. 324-333 (10)

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