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by Pat McCaw (Author)
Explore the science, stories, and hope behind today's most powerful cancer treatments.
Part of the Edge of Medicine series from Mayo Clinic Press Kids, Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs takes readers on a journey through the history, science, and future of cancer care. Through real-world examples, this book introduces readers to the scientists, physicians, and patients who are changing the way we understand and treat cancer.Readers will discover the science behind modern breakthroughs such as
- CAR T-cell therapy: How doctors reprogram a patient's immune cells to fight cancer.
- Nanomedicine: Using fat-covered nanoparticles to deliver chemotherapy with fewer side effects.
- AI in cancer care: How artificial intelligence helps detect and treat cancer more precisely.
- Vaccines: From HPV prevention to experimental cancer-fighting vaccines.
- Galleri test: A Mayo Clinic-developed blood test that can detect over 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear.
Author Biography
Pat McCaw, M.D., is a family practice physician and children's author from Eldridge, Iowa. She is passionate about using books to help children with emotional and health issues. In addition to writing, she practices family medicine part-time and is a faculty physician at a medical residency program. Pat teaches classes on how to use picture books in the classroom and writes online educational lessons on science and physiology. If she has any free time, she loves to hike and fish while spending time with her family. Her dog, Poppy, rules the household. Pat's website and blog is found at www.patmccawauthor.com
Mira A. Kohorst, M.D., is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist with specialty interest in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.7 x 7 IN
Publication Date: November 11, 2025
