The basic science of oncology / editors, Ian F. Tannock, MD, PhD, DSc, Robert G. Bristow, MD, PhD, Richard P. Hill, PhD, Lea Harrington, PhD ; [contributors, Eitan Amir, MB, ChB, PhD, and 36 others].
Edition:
Fifth edition.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education Medical,
Copyright Date:
2013
Description:
xi, 575 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm.
Methods of molecular analysis -- Cancer epidemiology -- Carcinogenesis -- Genomic stability/DNA repair -- Viruses -- Oncogenes/tumor suppressors -- Cellular signaling -- Cell proliferation and cell death -- Tumor progression and metastasis -- Angiogenesis -- Tumor growth, metabolism and hypoxia (microenvironment) -- Tumor stem cells -- Imaging in oncology -- Radiation biology -- Scientific basis of radiation therapy -- Discovery and evaluation of anticancer drugs -- Pharmacology of anticancer drugs -- Drug resistance -- Hormones and cancer -- Immune system and immunotherapy -- Guide to clinical studies.
Summary:
Discover the science of cancer with this newly revised, essential introduction to cancer biology and genetics. Here in one well-organized, reader-friendly volume, you'll find everything you must know about the biology underlying cancer and its treatment, supported by the latest peer-reviewed research. Written by preeminent oncology researchers and clinicians, the book highlights the full range of important oncology topics and takes you through the biological basis of current and future biological therapy as well as more traditional approaches to cancer treatment. This text is thoroughly updated and refreshed to reflect the latest critical thinking in oncology. For graduate students, oncologists, residents, and fellows, there can be no more useful guide to the bedrock science and practice of oncology than this all-in-one reference.
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.