| Description |
x, 405 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
The basics of cancer -- Cells : the fundamental unit of life -- The human genome and protein function -- Cell cycle, oncogenes, and tumor suppressor genes -- Tumor formation, growth, and metastasis -- Cancer screening, detection, and diagnostic procedures and tests -- Cancer treatment modalities -- Breast cancer -- Ovarian cancer -- Cervical cancer -- Prostate cancer -- Testicular cancer -- Skin cancer -- Lung cancer -- Colorectal cancer -- Leukemia and lymphoma |
| Summary |
"While intended primarily for non-majors, this forward-looking cancer biology book appeals to a wide ranging audience. The text is strategically inclusive of pedagogical features that will assist students in both study and comprehension while illustrating real life application of the concepts." --Book Jacket |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to ECHO (Ebrary) |
| Subject |
Cancer -- Textbooks.
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Cancer.
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Neoplasms.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Barry, Sheila A.
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ebrary, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2009015237 |
| ISBN |
1405156066 (paperback) |
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9781405156066 (paperback) |
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