Skin Cancer: Basic Science, Clinical Research and Treatment

This account of contemporary skin cancer research covers new laboratory techniques that allow more accurate prognoses, clues to the origin of Kaposi's sarcoma, the role of ultra-violet light, the differentiation of malignant cells and new therapeutic regimens for malignant melanoma.

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This is a comprehensive account of current skin cancer research. The fields of general tumour biology, photocarcinogenesis, melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer are covered by selected authors. The book includes the following topics: insight into the differentiation of malignant cells; the role of UV-light, from the molecular to the genetic level; clues to the origin of Kaposi's sarcoma; new laboratory techniques allowing improved typing, prognostic accuracy and more rational treatment of diverse skin malignancies; and refined and new therapeutic regimens for malignant melanoma, including immunochemotherapy, and autologous tumour vaccination. New treatments for Kaposi's sarcoma are introduced and there is a re-evaluation of chemotherapy and surgery for skin cancers.