The Beginnings of Cancer in the Cell

Describes the recent experimentation which relates the initiation of cell cancer to the actions of chemicals and radiation. The authors of this monograph apply quantum theory and solid state physics to gain an understanding of the early stages of this interactive process.

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Initiation of cancer in the cell is experimentally related to the action of chemicals and radiation. In order to understand the first steps of this interaction, approved methods from quantum theory and solid state physics are applied in this book. Theoretical models are qualitatively applied. Known effects, like oncogene activation, anti-oncogenes and disturbances of the cell's self-regulation, are explained. The authors propose possible points of intervention in the cancer initiation process based on theoretical considerations.