Origin of cancers: clinical perspectives and implications of a stem-cell theory of cancer
Tu, Shi-Ming
The theory of a stem-cell origin of cancer is neither ground breaking nor earth shattering. Many prominent investigators have established the foundation for this concept and performed the vital experiments to support its validity andmerit. The purpose of this book is to illustrate how this theory may completely transform our current views and perspective about cancer. It is anticipatedthat the variety of ramifications of a stem-cell origin of cancers will be embraced by the medical research community to bring new treatment modalities to the cancer patient. Will bring new treatment modalities to the cancer patient.The theory of a stem-cell origin of cancers may completely transform our current views and perspective about cancer. INDICE: Preface.- Introduction.- Cancer myths.- History of cancer.- Originof 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.- Glossary
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-5967-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 447
- Fecha Publicación: 29/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés