Introduction to Cancer Biology
2nd edition
Robin Hesketh, University of Cambridge
Publication date
Digital publication date: 07 September 2023
From basic principles to insights into pioneering research, this
introductory textbook provides the fundamentals of cancer biology
that will enable students of biology and medicine to enter the field with
confidence. It opens with a discussion of global cancer patterns, how
cancers arise, and the risk factors involved. A description of the normal
signalling pathways within cells then explains how DNA mutations
affect proteins and what this means for the development and
behaviour of tumours. Later chapters discuss methods for tumour
detection, biomarker identification and the impact of genome
sequencing, before reviewing the development of anti-cancer drugs
and exciting current advances in treatment. With 50% new material, Find out more
including two new chapters on genetic analysis of cancer and cancer
chemotherapy, improved pedagogy, examples of revolutionising
technologies in drug design and delivery, and useful online resources,
this textbook offers an accessible and engaging account of cancer
biology for undergraduate and graduate students.
Key features
Provides a step-by-step progression through the basics of cancer,
minimising confusion and revealing the wonder of the molecular View resources
biology of cancer
Describes basic features of normal cell signalling before integrating key mutations into the
picture, making it easy for students to grasp the range of strategies that tumour cells can use
to neutralise drugs
Covers the latest development in genetic analysis of cancer and chemotherapy, allowing
students to gently grasp the range of anti-cancer drugs in clinical use
Describes the range of approaches now under development in the design of drugs and their
delivery along with relevant illustrations and examples to summarise how effective they have
been and their potential for further development
Includes assessment material, ranging from 'Pause and Recap' boxes, end-of-chapter
questions, and an online test bank
Designed for students of biology and natural sciences as well as medical students and
qualified doctors who are challenged t
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About the book
Subjects: Cell Biology and Developmental Biology, Health and Medicine, Life Sciences, Oncology
Format: Digital , Price: US$59.99
Publication date: 07 September 2023, ISBN: 9781009067904
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Contents
1 - Lessons from Epidemiology 10 - The Future of Cancer Detection and Treatment
2 - Causes of Cancer Appendices
3 - Genetic Analysis of Cancer Appendix A - Tumour Grading and Staging
4 - Signalling in Normal Cells Appendix B - Classes of Major Oncoproteins
5 - ‘Cancer Genes’: Mutations and Cancer Development Appendix C - Major Tumour Suppressor Genes
6 - What Is a Tumour? Appendix D - Ten Major Cancers at a Glance
7 - Cancer Signalling Networks Glossary and Abbreviations
8 - Cancer Detection, Diagnosis and Radiotherapy References
9 - Cancer Chemotherapy Index
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