Conquering Cancer - Ian Olver

Title: Conquering Cancer: Your Guide to Treatment and Research
Author: Ian Olver
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback
Edition: First edition, 1998
ISBN: 9781864486186
Condition: Second-hand. Good. The covers show general handling, surface rubbing and scratching, light edge and corner wear, and some marks and discolouration to the rear cover. The spine remains intact. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

An accessible Australian guide to cancer treatment and research by medical oncologist Ian Olver, explaining the disease, diagnosis and the roles of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, together with prevention and research developments as understood at the time of publication.

First published in 1998, the book was written for patients and families seeking a plain-language introduction to cancer and its treatment. As a medical title from 1998, some clinical information and treatment guidance may now be outdated.