One in a sophisticated series of books about various illnesses and conditions, this particular information book gives very detailed facts about cancer. Sections on the history of cancer, what it is and how it grows and spreads, symptoms, diagnosis, screening, food and cancer, smoking and its affect, specific cancers such as breast, leukaemia, brain and skin, cancer in children, treatments, anxieties and fears about the disease, how it affects family and friends, hospices and palliative care, new research and hope in the fight against this dreadful disease. The facts are presented positively but realistically. Lots of personal stories and illustrations help make the information easier to digest, and a long list of organisations for information and advice in many different countries add to the usefulness of the book. This is an excellent book for teenagers as well as adults.