This book on Cancer Biology is structured to build basic concepts in Neoplasia. Spread across seven chapters, the book provides a detailed description of the basics of cancer along with the molecular machinery, etiology and pathogenesis, hallmarks of cancer, cancer stem cells, animal models used for research, novel therapeutic approaches, case studies, clinical trials, and counselling. Additionally, review questions have been included to help the leaners reflect their understanding.
Features –
• Explains the core concepts using appropriate coloured illustrations and tables to concise voluminous data to help the reader comprehend the information.
• Includes case studies, clinical trials, and research on animal models to better understand the clinical aspects of cancer.
• Exclusive information on cancer stem cells provides students with an added advantage in regarding the differentiation potential, self-renewal, tumorigenic potential, and malignancy of cancer cells.
About The Author –
Dr V Deepa Parvathi is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be university), Chennai, India.
Content –
1. Cancer: An Introduction
2. Generation of Cancer
3. General Etiology and Pathogenesis
4. Cell Cycle and Cell Signaling
5. Hallmarks of Cancer
6. Treatment and Other Novel Therapeutic Approaches
7. Diagnosis, Prognosis and Counseling
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