The basic science of oncology /

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Edition:Sixth edition.
Imprint:New York : McGraw-Hill, [2021]
Description:xi, 612 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 28 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12538931
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Other authors / contributors:Harrington, Lea, editor.
Tannock, Ian, editor.
Hill, Richard P., 1942- editor.
Cescon, David (David W.), editor.
ISBN:9781259862076
1259862070
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Contributors
  • Preface
  • 1. Introduction to Cancer Biology
  • 2. Methods of Molecular Analysis
  • 3. Epigenetics
  • 4. Cancer Epidemiology
  • 5. Carcinogenesis
  • 6. Cellular Signaling
  • 7. Oncogenes and Tumor-Suppressor Genes
  • 8. Cell Proliferation and Death
  • 9. Genomic Stability and DNA Repair
  • 10. Tumor Progression and Metastasis
  • 11. Angiogenesis
  • 12. Tumor Growth, Microenvironment, Metabolism, and Hypoxia
  • 13. Cancer Heterogeneity
  • 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. Molecular Targeted Therapies
  • 20. Hormones and Cancer
  • 21. The Immune System and Immunotherapy
  • 22. Guide to Clinical Studies
  • Index