The Basic Science of Oncology, Sixth Edition
McGraw-Hill Education (Verlag)
978-1-259-86207-6 (ISBN)
Complete coverage of the basis of cancer and molecular biology – from globally recognized experts
The Basic Science of Oncology is an accessible and thorough introduction to cancer causation, cancer biology, and the biology underlying cancer treatment. You’ll find everything you need to know about the latest critical thinking in oncology, as well ready to apply information about state-of-the-art science and therapeutic applications.
Written by leading oncology researchers and clinicians, this is an essential resource for health professionals, students, advanced undergraduates and graduates in biological sciences, and clinicians needing an understanding of cancer cells. Presented in full-color, The Basic Science of Oncology reflects the latest research and developments in the field.
Features
NEW chapters: Epigenetics and Principles of Genome Regulation and Targeted Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Thoroughly revised content, with expanded coverage of key topics such as immune system and immunotherapy, tumor growth and metabolism, vaccine development, methods of molecular analysis, tumor environment, and more
The most current, evidence-based oncology primer—one that encapsulates the science of cancer causation, cancer biology, and cancer therapy
Key insights into molecular and genetic aspects of cancer familiarize you with cancer biology as applied to prognosis and personalized cancer medicine
In-depth focus on the discovery, evaluation, and biology of anti-cancer drugs, immunotherapy, and molecularly-targeted agents
Up-to-date coverage of the basic science of radiation therapy
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
1. Introduction to Cancer Biology
2. Methods of Molecular Analysis
3. New: Epigenetics and principles of genome regulation
4. Cancer Epidemiology
5. Chemical Carcinogenesis
6. Cellular Signaling Pathways
7. Oncogenes and Tumor-Suppressor Genes 8. Cell Proliferation and Death
9. Genomic Stability and DNA Repair
10. Tumor Progression and Metastasis
11. New title: Tumor Environment (formerly Angiogenesis) .
12. Tumor Growth and Metabolism
13. Heterogeneity in Cancer: The “Cancer Stem Cell” Hypothesis
14. Imaging in Oncology
15. Molecular and Cellular Basis of Radiotherapy
16. Tumor and Normal Tissue Response to Radiotherapy
17. Discovery and Evaluation of Anticancer Drugs
18. Anticancer chemotherapy, pharmacology and mechanisms of
resistance
19. New: Targeted cancer diagnosis and treatment
20. Hormones and
Cancer
21. The Immune System and Immunotherapy
.
22. Guide to Clinical Studies
| Erscheinungsdatum | 14.01.2019 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 270 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | OH |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 274 mm |
| Gewicht | 1216 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Zahnmedizin | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-259-86207-0 / 1259862070 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-259-86207-6 / 9781259862076 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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