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PublisherSpringer

ISBN-10144195967X

ISBN-139781441959676

eBay Product ID (ePID)20038375962

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Number of PagesCcxxxvii, 237 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameOrigin of Cancers : Clinical Perspectives and Implications of a Stem-Cell Theory of Cancer

SubjectMicrobiology, Oncology, Genetics

Publication Year2010

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorShi-Ming Tu

SeriesCancer Treatment and Research Ser.

FormatHardcover

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Item Weight21.4 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsFrom the reviews: This concise book is written for a broad audience of basic science and clinical researchers interested in cancer biology, as well as those interested in the identification and directed differentiation of adult and embryonic stem cells. The author's clear writing style will appeal to young scientists and nonexperts who are interested in â€¦ cancer stem-cell theory. â€¦ is captivating, fascinating, instructive, and well written. â€¦ The book is fun to read. â€¦ This is a welcome addition to the literature on cancer biology. (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2010), From the reviews: "This concise book is written for a broad audience of basic science and clinical researchers interested in cancer biology, as well as those interested in the identification and directed differentiation of adult and embryonic stem cells. The author's clear writing style will appeal to young scientists and nonexperts who are interested in ... cancer stem-cell theory. ... is captivating, fascinating, instructive, and well written. ... The book is fun to read. ... This is a welcome addition to the literature on cancer biology." (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2010), From the reviews:This concise book is written for a broad audience of basic science and clinical researchers interested in cancer biology, as well as those interested in the identification and directed differentiation of adult and embryonic stem cells. The author's clear writing style will appeal to young scientists and nonexperts who are interested in â€¦ cancer stem-cell theory. â€¦ is captivating, fascinating, instructive, and well written. â€¦ The book is fun to read. â€¦ This is a welcome addition to the literature on cancer biology. (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2010)

Series Volume Number154

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.994071

Table Of ContentCancer Myths.- History of Cancer.- Origin of Cancer.- Stem Cells.- Stem Cells and Cancer.- Cancer Stem Cells.- Cancer Niche.- Ontogeny and Oncology.- Diagnosis and Prognosis.- Cancer Targets.- Heterogeneity of Cancer.- Metastasis.- Cancer Immunity.- Drug Resistance.- Paradigm Shifts.- Experimental Proof.- Clinical Implications.- Curing Cancer.- Epilogue.

SynopsisIntroduction Cancer myths History of cancer Origin of cancer Stem cells Stem cells and cancer Cancer stem cells Cancer niche Ontogeny and oncology Diagnosis and prognosis Cancer targets Heterogeneity of cancer Metastasis Cancer immunity Drug resistance Paradigm shifts Experimental proof Clinical implications Curing cancer Epilogue, Many prominent researchers have established the foundation for the theory of a stem-cell origin of cancer, and they've performed vital experiments to support its validity. This book illustrates how this theory may transform our current understanding of cancer., Pr cis This book is a treatise about the origin of cancers. I would like to convince readers that the basic tenets of the theory of a stem-cell origin of cancers also constitute a unified theory of cancer. Stem-cell origin of normal (and cancer) cells: Vitruvian version Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognized. In the first it is ridiculed, in the second, it is opposed, in the third, it is regarded as self-evident. - Arthur Schopenhauer v vi Preface Every person has a unique story to tell. My story is about cancer. Cancer touches the lives of countless people. Often enough, it leaves indelible tracks. Many lives have been lost; others are forever changed. For those who confront this deadly scourge, there is a sense of urgency, if not of desperation. For those who face im- nent death, life becomes even more precious and carries a special meaning. As an oncologist, I am touched daily by cancer. I feel its inception, evolution, and aft- math. It seems as though we are fighting an incessant war against cancer at the front line in the trenches. This is my story about cancer. Some people are terrific storytellers. Others have incredible tales to tell., Précis This book is a treatise about the origin of cancers. I would like to convince readers that the basic tenets of the theory of a stem-cell origin of cancers also constitute a unified theory of cancer. Stem-cell origin of normal (and cancer) cells: Vitruvian version Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognized. In the first it is ridiculed, in the second, it is opposed, in the third, it is regarded as self-evident. - Arthur Schopenhauer v vi Preface Every person has a unique story to tell. My story is about cancer. Cancer touches the lives of countless people. Often enough, it leaves indelible tracks. Many lives have been lost; others are forever changed. For those who confront this deadly scourge, there is a sense of urgency, if not of desperation. For those who face im- nent death, life becomes even more precious and carries a special meaning. As an oncologist, I am touched daily by cancer. I feel its inception, evolution, and aft- math. It seems as though we are fighting an incessant war against cancer at the front line in the trenches. This is my story about cancer. Some people are terrific storytellers. Others have incredible tales to tell.

LC Classification NumberRC254-282