Inflammation and Cancer
Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Anoop Kumar, Neeraj Mishra, Arun Kumar Singh, Ashutosh Pareek, Pranav Kumar Prabhakar
- Language: English
Inflammation and Cancer: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies delves into the intricate relationship between inflammation and cancer, a crucial area of contem… Read more
Inflammation and Cancer: Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies delves into the intricate relationship between inflammation and cancer, a crucial area of contemporary biomedical research. Sections provide an overview of inflammation's role in cancer, discussing molecular connections and signaling pathways. Chapters explore inflammatory pathways in various cancers, including breast, oral, lung, prostate, skin, and gastrointestinal cancers. The book also covers tumorigenesis, metastasis, preventive strategies, inflammatory biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, and innovative therapeutic designs. Final chapters focus on the dual role of platelets, targeting tumor-associated macrophages, novel treatment approaches, and recent advances in the field.
This title offers substantial benefits to researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals by providing a thorough understanding of the cellular and molecular pathways linking inflammation and cancer, aiding in the development of effective anti-cancer immunotherapies. By highlighting the latest research and potential therapeutic strategies, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone dedicated to combating cancer through innovative and informed immunotherapeutic approaches.
This title offers substantial benefits to researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals by providing a thorough understanding of the cellular and molecular pathways linking inflammation and cancer, aiding in the development of effective anti-cancer immunotherapies. By highlighting the latest research and potential therapeutic strategies, this book serves as an essential resource for anyone dedicated to combating cancer through innovative and informed immunotherapeutic approaches.
- Explores the intricate relationship between inflammation and cancer, tumor initiation, and progression
- Provides a comprehensive analyses of inflammatory pathways in various cancers
- Offers insights into molecular mechanisms and the inflammatory signaling pathways crucial for developing effective anti-cancer therapies
- Highlights innovative immunotherapeutic strategies and preventive measures to more effectively target cancer
- Conveys the latest research advancements and future directions in cancer-related inflammation studies
Research Scholars and clinicians in immunology and cancer fields. Graduate, Post-Graduate Students in immunology and cancer fields.
1. Inflammation's Role in Cancer: Unveiling the Molecular Connections
2. Inflammatory Pathways in Breast Cancer Development
3. Inflammatory Pathways in Oral Cancer Development
4. Inflammatory Pathways in Lung Cancer Development
5. Inflammatory Pathways in Prostate Cancer Development
6. Inflammatory Pathways in Skin Cancer Development
7. Inflammatory Pathways in Development of GIT Related Cancers
8. From Inflammation to Invasion: Understanding Tumorigenesis and Metastasis
9. Preventive Strategies and Public Health Implications for Management of Cancer and Inflammation
10. Inflammatory Biomarkers for Cancer Diagnosis
11. Unraveling Inflammation's Role in Tumorigenesis: Toward Rational Anti-Cancer Therapeutic Design
12. Unraveling Platelets' Dual Role: Bridging Inflammation and Cancer Toward Innovative Therapeutic Strategies
13. Targeting Tumor-Associated Macrophages: Novel Therapeutic Strategies and Future Directions in Cancer Treatment
14. A New Approach to Cancer Treatment: Reducing Inflammation
15. Recent Advances, Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
2. Inflammatory Pathways in Breast Cancer Development
3. Inflammatory Pathways in Oral Cancer Development
4. Inflammatory Pathways in Lung Cancer Development
5. Inflammatory Pathways in Prostate Cancer Development
6. Inflammatory Pathways in Skin Cancer Development
7. Inflammatory Pathways in Development of GIT Related Cancers
8. From Inflammation to Invasion: Understanding Tumorigenesis and Metastasis
9. Preventive Strategies and Public Health Implications for Management of Cancer and Inflammation
10. Inflammatory Biomarkers for Cancer Diagnosis
11. Unraveling Inflammation's Role in Tumorigenesis: Toward Rational Anti-Cancer Therapeutic Design
12. Unraveling Platelets' Dual Role: Bridging Inflammation and Cancer Toward Innovative Therapeutic Strategies
13. Targeting Tumor-Associated Macrophages: Novel Therapeutic Strategies and Future Directions in Cancer Treatment
14. A New Approach to Cancer Treatment: Reducing Inflammation
15. Recent Advances, Current Challenges and Future Perspectives
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Anoop Kumar
Dr. Anoop Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University (DPSRU), India. With a distinguished career, he has previously served as an Assistant Professor and Head at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, and as Head and Associate Professor at ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab. Dr. Kumar has also held research positions at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited and Translational Health Science Institute (THSTI). He earned his Ph.D. from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, as a DST INSPIRE Fellow. He is an Associate Editor for Health Sciences Review and Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. His research focuses on drug repurposing, clinical trial meta-analysis, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacovigilance.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), IndiaNM
Neeraj Mishra
Dr. Neeraj Mishra is a Professor at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Gwalior, where he has served since July 2019. He has over 20 years of teaching and research experience and more than 150 international and national publications in novel, localized, targeted, and controlled drug delivery systems, including nano- and microparticles for the treatment of breast and colon cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Mishra has authored 25 books and 45 book chapters with leading publishers such as Elsevier, Bentham, Springer, and Wiley, and holds five patents (three international and two Indian). His honors include the Distinguished Professor Awards (2019, 2021), Outstanding Scientist Award (2020), and Best Academician Award (2023). In 2025, he was recognized as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Head of Department, Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, IndiaAS
Arun Kumar Singh
Dr. Arun Kumar Singh is an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Vivekanand Global University, Jaipur. He completed both his MPharm in Pharmaceutics and his PhD at Galgotias University, Greater Noida. His research strengths lie in AI-driven cancer research, nano-formulation, and the intersection of blockchain, IoT, machine learning, big data, and neuroscience with pharmaceutical science. He has authored books and contributed chapters on big data and cancer, and his work includes reviews published in reputable journals. His research appears across publishers such as IOP, Elsevier, CRC Press, and Wiley, reflecting a broad publication record and ongoing contributions to AI-enabled oncology and advanced drug delivery.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Vivekanand Global University Jaipur Rajasthan, IndiaAP
Ashutosh Pareek
Dr. Ashutosh Pareek, Associate Professor at Banasthali Vidyapith with over 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical sciences, holds gold medals for his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Pharmacy. Dr. Pareek specializes in neuropharmacology and innovative drug delivery systems, focusing on neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. His research includes developing advanced drug delivery systems for immunomodulators like naringenin. Dr. Pareek leads a research team working on these critical health issues and has published over 45 research papers and authored five technical books. He holds an international formulation patent and has received numerous awards, including the Zee National Achievers Award 2023. His work is funded by national and international agencies such as ICMR, DST-SERB, DBT, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, and the International Brain Research Organization. He serves as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Pharmacology and Frontiers in Oncology and reviews for leading journals by Elsevier, Springer, and Bentham.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith Banasthali, IndiaPP
Pranav Kumar Prabhakar
Dr. Pranav Kumar Prabhakar is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Nagaland University, Kohima, Nagaland, India. He has been listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (as published by Stanford University, USA, in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024). He earned his PhD in Biotechnology from IIT Madras. His primary research interests include elucidating molecular mechanisms and strategies for oral insulin delivery and mimicking signaling pathways in metabolic disorders (diabetes) using natural products. He is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society. He also serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several reputed national and international journals. Dr. Pranav has received various honors, including a travel grant to attend ATTD 2009 in Greece, sponsored by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and approved by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). He has published over 115 research articles in journals, authored or edited 17 books, contributed more than 40 book chapters, and delivered 9 oral and poster presentations at scientific meetings.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Meriema, Kohima, Nagaland, India