The state-of-the-art 2nd Edition of this acclaimed reference explains the principles that form the scientific basis for our understanding of malignant transformation and the pathogenesis and treatment of cancer. Readers will find a broad update on the scientific principles of new diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions now being used in clinical trials and practice. Incorporating the latest advances and newest research, this text also gives thorough descriptions of everything from the basic mechanisms of malignant cells and molecular abnormalities in common cancers to new approaches for cancer therapy. Each chapter discusses the clinical implications for treatment. Numerous examples of the latest clinical interventions help readers understand and assess the products of the biotechnology revolution.IMPORTANT new topics, including chemo-prevention, programmed cell death (apoptosis), genetic counselling, tumour-specific vaccines, genetic abnormalities in the origin and prog

Molecular Basis of Cancer

Science & Math

Howley MD, Peter M.

Mendelsohn MD, John

Israel MD, Mark A.

Gray PhD, Joe W.

Thompson MD, Craig B.

Israel, Mark A.

Liotta, Lance A.

Liotta MD PhD, Lance A.

Biological Sciences

Saunders

Successfully fighting cancer starts with understanding how it begins. This thoroughly revised 3rd Edition explores the scientific basis for our current understanding of malignant transformation and the pathogenesis and treatment of cancer. A team of leading experts thoroughly explain the molecular biologic principles that underlie the diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions now being used in clinical trials and practice. Incorporating cutting-edge advances and the newest research, the book provides thorough descriptions of everything from molecular abnormalities in common cancers to new approaches for cancer therapy. A new full-color format expedites reference, and now as an Expert Consult title, it enables you to conveniently search the entire text online, download all of the book's images for your personal use, and review periodic updates.
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The Molecular Basis of Cancer: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 3e

2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Oncology Category! The Molecular Basis of Cancer arms you with the latest knowledge and cutting-edge advances in the battle against cancer. This thoroughly revised, comprehensive oncology reference explores the scientific basis for our current understanding of malignant transformation and the pathogenesis and treatment of this disease. A team of leading experts thoroughly explains the molecular biologic principles that underlie the diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions now being used in clinical trials and practice. Detailed descriptions of topics from molecular abnormalities in common cancers to new approaches for cancer therapy equip you to understand and apply the complexities of ongoing research in everyday clinical application. 
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The Molecular Basis of Cancer

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