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Principles of Tumors

Covers all the fundamental aspects of tumors -- their definitions, incidences, causes, pathogenesis, treatments, and prevention

Leon P. Bignold (Author)

9780128015650

Paperback, published 19 August 2015

468 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.9 cm, 0.93 kg

"...offers a wealth of information and is written in a relatively simple and concise manner. This is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn the basics about multiple aspects of tumor research and practice. Score: 73 - 3 Stars"--Doody's

Approx.458 pages

1. Introduction2. Theories and Definitions of Tumors3. Classifications and Incidences of Tumors4. Aetio-Pathogenesis I: Causative Agents of Tumors 5. Aetio-Pathogenesis II: Genomic Events and Processes Cause or Potentially Caused by Aetiological Factors6. Aetio-Pathogenesis III: Of Growth, Invasion, and Metastasis7. Aetio-Pathogenesis IV: Heredity8. Morphology and Related Aspects of Tumors9. Molecular Abnormalities of Tumors: "Molecular Pathology" and "Biomarkers"10. Sub-Lethal Injuries and Deaths of Cells and Tissues11. Therapies I: General Principles12. Therapies II: Specific Treatments13. Therapies III: Development, Costs, and Ethics14. Aspects of the Prevention of Tumors

Appendix1: Principles of Normal Histology and Related Cell Biology2: The Normal Genome3: 'Pre-Target', 'Target', and 'Post-Target' Defenses of Cells Against Carcinogens and Cytotoxic Agents

Subject Areas: Cellular biology [cytology PSF], Oncology [MJCL]

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