Biology of Cancer

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In Biology of Cancer, First Edition from professors Randall Phillis and Steve Goodwin of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the causes, growth patterns, and possible treatments of various types of cancers are presented in a clear and concise format. The authors discuss the major characteristics of the cancerous cell and the research being conducted on the hereditary and behavioral factors (i.e. smoking) that contribute to the development of the disease in cancer patients.

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In Biology of Cancer, First Edition from professors Randall Phillis and Steve Goodwin of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the causes, growth patterns, and possible treatments of various types of cancers are presented in a clear and concise format. The authors discuss the major characteristics of the cancerous cell and the research being conducted on the hereditary and behavioral factors (i.e. smoking) that contribute to the development of the disease in cancer patients.

Table of contents

Cancer. Cancer Cells Have Profound Genetic Defects. The Cell Cycle. The Six Hallmarks of Cancer Cells. Evolution of Tumor Cells. Hereditary vs. Sporadic Cancer.

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General Fields

  • : 9780805348675
  • : Pearson Education (US)
  • : Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company, Subs of Addison Wesley Longman, Inc
  • : August 2002
  • : 235mm X 184mm X 3mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 30
  • : Paperback
  • : Randall W. Phillis