The Basic Science of Oncology
4th Edition
Published on 16. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
558 pages
978-0-07-138774-3 (ISBN)
Description
This concise text examines cancer causation and biology as well as the biology underlying cancer treatment. Thoroughly updated and reorganized with five new chapters, the fourth edition emphasizes new development in molecular biology, hormone therapy, and the pharmacology of anti-cancer drugs. It features updated coverage of the basic science of radiotherapy and experimental radiation in addition to expansive coverage of new drugs developments.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
280 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1305 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-138774-3 (9780071387743)
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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
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Content
1- Introduction2- Cancer Epidemiology3- Chemical and Radiation Carcinogenesis4- Methods of Molecular Analysis5- Genomic Stability and DNA Repair6- Viruses and Cancer7- Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes8- Cellular Signaling9- Tumor Growth and Cell Proliferation 10- Cell Death11- Tumor Progression and Metastasis: Cellular, Molecular, and Microenvironmental Factors12- Angiogenesis13- Functional and Molecular Imaging in Oncolgy14- Molecular and Cellular Basis of Radiotherapy15- The Scientific Basis of Radiotherapy16- Pharmacology of Anticancer Drugs17- Cellular and Molecular Basis of Drug Treatment for Cancer18- Drug Resistance19- Hormones and Cancer20- Cancer and the Immune System21- Biological Therapy of Cancer22- Guide to Studies of Diagnostic Tests, Prognostic Factors, and Treatments