Basic Science of Oncology, Fifth Edition (Int'l Ed)
5th Edition
Published on 16. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-07-176732-3 (ISBN)
Description
2015 Doody's Core Title!NOW IN FULL COLOR!Discover the science of cancer--with this newly revised, essential introduction to cancer biology and geneticsHere 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 takesyou through the biological basis of current and future biological therapy as well as more traditional approaches to cancer treatment.
Presented in full color, the Fifth Edition of The Basic Science of Oncology 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 thebedrock science and practice of oncology than this all-in-one reference.
FEATURES:
The most current, evidence-based oncology primer--one that encapsulates the science of cancer causation, cancer biology, and cancer therapyKey insights into molecular and genetic aspects of cancer familiarize you with cancer biology as applied to prognosis and personalized cancer medicineIn-depth focus on the discovery, evaluation, and biology of anti-cancer drugs, immunotherapy, and molecularly-targeted agentsUp-to-date coverage of the basic science of radiation therapySpecific chapters/sections on intratumor heterogeneity as it relates to potential new treatment strategies--including tumor microenvironment and metabolism, tumor stem cells, and genomic/proteomic heterogeneityNEW! Chapter Essentials synthesize chapter content in a convenient listNEW! Color diagrams and schematics summarize important data
Presented in full color, the Fifth Edition of The Basic Science of Oncology 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 thebedrock science and practice of oncology than this all-in-one reference.
FEATURES:
The most current, evidence-based oncology primer--one that encapsulates the science of cancer causation, cancer biology, and cancer therapyKey insights into molecular and genetic aspects of cancer familiarize you with cancer biology as applied to prognosis and personalized cancer medicineIn-depth focus on the discovery, evaluation, and biology of anti-cancer drugs, immunotherapy, and molecularly-targeted agentsUp-to-date coverage of the basic science of radiation therapySpecific chapters/sections on intratumor heterogeneity as it relates to potential new treatment strategies--including tumor microenvironment and metabolism, tumor stem cells, and genomic/proteomic heterogeneityNEW! Chapter Essentials synthesize chapter content in a convenient listNEW! Color diagrams and schematics summarize important data
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1613 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-176732-3 (9780071767323)
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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
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