"A Garland Science Book"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1. Cancer and the biology of human cells -- 2. Cancer detection, diagnosis, and prognosis -- 3. The organization of normal human cells -- 4. How normal cells reproduce and differentiate -- 5. Factors that promote the cancerous transformation of cells -- 6. Oncogenes and their roles in cancerous transformation -- 7. Tumor suppressors and their roles in resisting cancerous transformation -- 8. Medical treatments for cancer -- 9. The immune system and its relationship to cancer -- 10. A perspective on cancer futures -- 11. Minimizing cancer risk -- 12. Living with cancer.
Summary:
Understanding Cancer is a brand-new undergraduate textbook that uses simple language and well-chosen examples to explain the biological processes that underlie cancer and inform our methods for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. The book has been carefully designed to provide key information relevant for students seeking a broad and accessible introduction to the cancer problem, even if they have no prior training in biology or chemistry.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.