Understanding Pancreatic Cancer

About this book

An edited volume on pancreatic cancer that sets global evidence against the realities of care in Africa. Twelve chapters in five parts cover the disease landscape and African epidemiology, the molecular pathways that drive tumour growth, precision medicine and early detection including biomarkers and artificial intelligence, and treatment from surgery and chemotherapy to immunotherapy and targeted agents. Closing chapters address palliative care, barriers to access, patient advocacy, research capacity in Africa and partnerships, ending with a roadmap for future care. It is aimed at oncologists, researchers and health policymakers.