Advances in Cancer Research
Academic Press
Published on 1. January 1954
529 pages
978-0-08-056186-8 (ISBN)
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Advances in Cancer Research
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J.P. Greenstein | A. Haddow
Advances in Cancer Research: v. 2
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01/1954
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- Front Cover
- Advances in Cancer Research, Volume II
- Copyright Page
- CONTENTS
- Contributors to Volume II
- Preface
- Chapter 1. The Reactions of Carcinogens with Macromolecules
- I. Introduction
- II. Biological Alkylating Agents
- III. Ionizing Radiations
- IV. Polycyclic Hydrocarbons
- V. Compounde Containing Amino Groups
- VI. Carcinogenic Polymers
- References
- Chapter 2. Chemical Constitution and Carcinogenic Activity
- I. Introduction
- II. Historical
- III. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- IV. Azo Compounds
- References
- Chapter 3. Carcinogenesis and Tumor Pathogenesis
- I. Introduction
- II. Nature of Response to Carcinogenic Action
- III. Genetic Factors Influencing Carcinogenesis
- IV. Influence of Age, Sex, and Hormonal Factors
- V. Dietary Factors Influencing Carcinogenesis
- VI. Effect of Solvents on Carcinogenesis
- VII. Irritation and Carcinogenesis
- VIII. Initiating and Promoting Action as Independent Stages of Carcinogenesis
- IX. Histogenesis of Preneoplasia
- X. General Discussion
- References
- Chapter 4. Ionizing Radiations and Cancer
- I. Introduction
- II. Basis of Radiation Effects
- III. Radiation Carcinogenesis
- IV. Mechanism of Carcinogenesis
- V. The Mutation Hypothesis
- VI. Some Practical Matters
- VII. Carcinogenic Actions of Total-Body Irradiation
- VIII. Factors in Radiation Therapy of Tumors
- IX. Immunity to Heterologous Tumors
- X. Isotopic Tracer Studies in Cancer
- References
- Chapter 5. Survival and Preservation of Tumors in the Frozen State
- I. Introduction
- II. Historical Review
- III. Resistance of Tumor Cells to Freezing and Thawing
- IV. Preservation of Tumors in the Frozen State
- V. Prospective Developments and Limitations
- References
- Chapter 6. Energy and Nitrogen Metabolism in Cancer
- I. Introduction
- II. Energy Metabolism in Human Cancer
- III. Nitrogen Metabolism in Clinical Cancer
- IV. Nitrogen Metabolism in Experimental Cancer
- V. Summary
- VI. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. Some Aspects of the Clinical Use of Nitrogen Mustards
- I. Introduction
- II. Skin and Appendages
- III. Plasma
- IV. Hematopoietic System
- V. Respiratory Tract
- VI. Gastrointestinal Tract
- VII. Liver and Pancreas
- VIII. Kidneys
- IX. Genital Tract
- X. Central Nervous System
- XI. Endocrine Glands
- XII. Metabolic Changes
- XIII. Methods for Counteracting Toxic Effects
- References
- Chapter 8. Genetic Studies in Experimental Cancer
- I. Introduction
- II. Genetics of Spontaneous and Induced Neoplasms
- III. Genetics of Tumor Transplantation
- References
- Chapter 9. The Role of Viruses in the Production of Cancer
- I. Virus-Induced Tumors of Birds
- II. Tumors of Cold-Blooded Animals
- III. Tumors of Mammals
- IV. General Discussion
- References
- Chapter 10. Experimental Cancer Chemotherapy
- I. Introduction
- II. Test Methods
- III. Materials Tested
- IV. Miscellaneous
- V. Summary
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
