This book is written with the cancer patient and their families in mind. It is also useful for the trainee oncologist and allied professionals. This book provides explanations of cancer treatments and biology to interested parties, describes advances in understanding of cells, genes and molecular biology.
Book features:
Book details
Book features:
- Offers a broad audience a concise presentation of the most up-to-date knowledge about the biology and treatment of cancer
- Full coverage of cancer prevention and control
- Clear, thorough discussion of current and possible future therapies
- Edited by two of the most eminent and widely recognized scholars of cancer research and therapeutics in the world, with contributions from top researchers and clinicians from across North America.
- Types of tumors, their frequency, and progression
- Environmental, genetic, and viral causes of cancer
- Treatment of malignant disease
- Clinical challenges for treatment and a cure
- Understanding the biology of cancer
- Mutations and cell defenses
- Detection and biomarkers
- Approaches, opportunities, and obstacles with cancer diagnosis and therapy
- Clinical trials in oncology
- Drug development and targeted therapy
- Epidemiology and population-based studies
- Consumer health information
Book details
- Paperback: 303 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (January 9, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470009586
- ISBN-13: 978-0470009581
- Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.2 inches