First published 1989
Dr. Jerome Groopman examines how biological agents combat cancer and immune system failures. The book details mechanisms behind interferon, interleukin, and monoclonal antibody therapies. Groopman analyzes clinical trial data and treatment protocols used in major medical centers during the late 1980s. He explores how these biologicals target specific cellular pathways and immune responses. The work covers applications for various cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors. Groopman also addresses immune deficiency conditions where biological interventions show promise. The book offers physicians and researchers practical insights into emerging therapeutic strategies that harness the body's own defense systems.
Genres: science, non-fiction, health, medicine, biology, academic
Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-research, medical-breakthrough
Period: 1980s
Hardcover · John Wiley & Sons