Introduction to Cancer Metastasis provides an overview of organ-specific cancer metastasis and the most common sites of cancer metastasis all in one place. Through specific chapters on individual primary cancers and their metastasis, along with chapters on common metastatic site, this volume comprehensively informs readers on the broader knowledge so far obtained on cancer metastasis. The process of metastasis is particularly responsible for making cancer so lethal. This volume explores both metastases from sites of origin and common metastatic sites, so as to increase understanding of both perspectives. Includes basic biology and translational approaches to organ-specific cancer sitesProvides readers with information on emerging therapeutic targets for cancer metastasisContains contributions from leading researchers around the globe INDICE: 1. Introduction to Cancer Metastasis2. Breast cancer metastasis3. Prostate cancer metastasis4. Lung cancer metastasis5. Colorectal cancer metastasis6. Gastric cancer metastasis7. Lymph node metastasis8. Bone-metastatic cancers9. Brain-metastatic cancers10. Emerging therapeutic targets for cancer metastasis
- ISBN: 978-0-12-804003-4
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 406
- Fecha Publicación: 19/01/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés