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Inflammation and Cancer

Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies

  • 1st Edition - April 22, 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

Description

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.

Key features

  • 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

Readership

Research Scholars and clinicians in immunology and cancer fields. Graduate, Post-Graduate Students in immunology and cancer fields.

Table of contents

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

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 22, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Anoop Kumar

Anoop Kumar is Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), Government of NCT of Delhi, India. He has held academic and research positions in pharmaceutical education, translational research, and the pharmaceutical industry. His professional activities include teaching, research, editorial service, ethics committee responsibilities, and engagement with professional organizations. His research interests include drug repurposing, meta-analysis of clinical trials, network pharmacology, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacovigilance, and experimental pharmacology. He has contributed to scientific publishing and research initiatives that support evidence-based approaches to drug discovery, development, and healthcare decision-making.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), Delhi, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), Government of NCT of Delhi, New Delhi, India

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Neeraj Mishra

Neeraj Mishra is Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics at the Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India. His academic work focuses on novel drug delivery systems, including localized, targeted, and controlled delivery approaches using nanocarrier and microparticle-based technologies. His research interests encompass therapies for cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, and he has extensive experience in teaching, research supervision, and scholarly publishing. He has also contributed to innovation in pharmaceutical sciences through intellectual property development and collaborative academic activities. Through his research and educational initiatives, he supports the advancement of drug delivery strategies and pharmaceutical research.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor & Head, Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Arun Kumar Singh

Arun Kumar Singh is Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Vivekanand Global University, India. His teaching and research activities span pharmaceutical sciences and a range of interdisciplinary fields, including nanoformulation, cancer biology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technology, the Internet of Things, big data analytics, and neuroscience. He has contributed to scholarly publishing through authorship and editorial work and has participated in research and academic initiatives that integrate emerging technologies with healthcare and pharmaceutical applications. His interests focus on advancing innovative approaches to drug delivery, biomedical research, and technology-enabled solutions for healthcare challenges.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rayat Bahra University V.P.O. Sahauran, Tehsil Kharar, Distt. Mohali, Punjab, India

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Ashutosh Pareek

Ashutosh Pareek is Professor at Banasthali Vidyapith, India, with expertise in neuropharmacology and advanced drug delivery systems. His research focuses on therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and related health conditions, with particular interest in the development of innovative drug delivery approaches for bioactive and immunomodulatory compounds. Dr. Pareek leads research initiatives in these areas and collaborates with national and international funding agencies on projects that advance pharmaceutical science and translational research. He has contributed extensively to the scientific literature through scholarly publications, books, patents, and research mentorship. In addition, he serves on editorial and peer-review activities for international journals in pharmacology and oncology, supporting the dissemination and evaluation of research across the biomedical sciences.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Tonk, Rajasthan, India

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Pranav Kumar Prabhakar

Pranav Kumar Prabhakar is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Kohima, India. His research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms involved in metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes, and on developing strategies for oral insulin delivery using natural products and biotechnology-based approaches. He is actively involved in research, academic mentoring, peer review, and editorial activities within the biomedical and biotechnology fields. His professional interests include translational research, signaling pathways associated with metabolic diseases, and the application of biotechnology to improve therapeutic outcomes. He contributes to scientific and academic initiatives that support advancements in biotechnology and healthcare research.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Meriema, Kohima, Nagaland, India

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