Cancer and Work in Asia Volume 2: Perspective from Basic and Clinical Medicine - Tapa dura

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Motoki Endo

Senior Associate Professor, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University

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The second volume is a collection of chapters viewed from a clinical angle, summarizing the latest analyses into studying of basic medicine, treatment, and supportive care of cancer and cancer survivors. This volume is organized into two parts; the first describes the basic medicine, gathering insights into cancer incidence, metastasis, genetics, and immunology. The second focuses on the treatment and supportive care, portraying cancer by their types, young survivors, possible treatments, pain management, rehabilitation, and so on. As the economic growth is remarkable and the labor force is abundant in Asia, supportive care is becoming one of the most critical issues. Therefore, it is crucial to disseminate the accumulated knowledge and build on this know-how for work, workplace accommodation, and policy sustainability.

Cancer and Work in Asia Volume 2- Perspective from Basic and Clinical Medicine is a valuable resource for clinical, healthcare, and occupational professionals. Physicians and nurses undertaking cancer treatment, occupational physicians and nurses, government professionals, and those involved in employment support among cancer survivors will find this book informative. In addition, this book will appeal to professionals in behavioral medicine and psychology, vocational rehabilitation, and social work.

This book focuses on SDG Target 3: Good health and well-being.