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Understanding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19253
McCullum, Mary. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ202 B862u 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McCullum, Mary
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Hereditary Cancer Program
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - etiology
Genetic Counseling
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 B862u 2001

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Genomic and epigenomic evolution of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21511
Elemento, Olivier. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2014 v.348
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Elemento, Olivier
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series 348
Subjects
Genomics - methods
Epigenomics - methods
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Prostatic Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplastic Processes
Sequence Analysis
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2014 v.348

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Potential impact of individual genetic susceptibility and previous radiation exposure on radiation risk for astronauts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20833
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2010
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 167
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Risk Assessment
Astronauts
Space Flight
ISBN
9780982384350
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Rudnick, Joanna. New York, NY: First Run Features , 2008. closed captioned version.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R916 2008
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is …
Author
Rudnick, Joanna
Edition
closed captioned version
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
First Run Features
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
colour ; 83 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, BRCA1
Ovarian Neoplasms - genetics
Genetic Screening - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Fertility
Reproductive Behavior
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
At 31, filmmaker Joanna Rudnick faces an impossible decision: remove her breasts and ovaries or risk incredible odds of developing cancer. Armed with a genetic test result that leaves her vulnerable and confused, she balances dreams of having her own children with the unnerving reality that she is risking her life by holding on to her fertility.
In the Family follows Joanna as she connects with other women trying to navigate the unpredictable world of predictive genetic testing. Intensely personal and timely, this provocative film asks: How much do you sacrifice to survive?
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R916 2008

Copies

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Plasma membrane domains in cancer signaling, migration and progression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19858
Nabi, Ivan R. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.297
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Nabi, Ivan R
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 297
Subjects
Cell Membrane
Neoplastic Processes
Caveolin 1
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.297

Copies

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Tumor ecosystem : an ecological view of cancer growth and survival

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125149
Song, Erwei. Singapore: Springer , 2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Song, Erwei
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Singapore
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Tumor Microenvironment
Neoplasm Metastasis
Neoplastic Processes
ISBN
9789819911837
9789819911820
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Counseling about Cancer : Strategies for Genetic Counseling

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124691
Schneider, Katherine A., Chittenden, Anu, Mahoney Shannon, Kristen. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons , c2023. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
"A key resource for all genetic counselors and other healthcare providers, this comprehensive reference has been completely updated and reorganized for its fourth edition; Over 50 hereditary cancer predisposition genes have now been identified. Genetic testing can be a powerful tool in assessing in…
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Author
Schneider, Katherine A.
Chittenden, Anu
Mahoney Shannon, Kristen
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Abstract
"A key resource for all genetic counselors and other healthcare providers, this comprehensive reference has been completely updated and reorganized for its fourth edition
Over 50 hereditary cancer predisposition genes have now been identified. Genetic testing can be a powerful tool in assessing individual cancer risk and creating robust medical plans, but can also be a complex process, with personal and familial factors carrying real emotional weight. As such, genetic counseling for patients and their families during the process of genetic testing is critical.
Counseling about Cancer: Strategies for Genetic Counseling is the only comprehensive resource available for clinicians who want to understand and apply these dimensions of patient care. This updated and reorganized edition provides detailed information designed to be incorporated in a variety of clinical and health-care contexts. Updated with the latest guidance and research, it promises to continue as the indispensable guide to this challenging subject.
Readers of the fourth edition of Counseling about Cancer will also find:
New chapters analyzing pediatric cancer syndromes, genetic testing technology, and more
Increased focus on gynecological cancer syndromes and related genes
Detailed case studies to reinforce themes of each chapter
Counseling about Cancer is a useful reference for genetic counselors and other healthcare providers looking to familiarize themselves with best practices of patient counseling and care." --publisher
ISBN
9781119466468
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer-network computers. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
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Role of telomeres and aging stroma in cancer progression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19857
Stewart, Sheila A. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.296
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Stewart, Sheila A
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 296
Subjects
Telomere - physiology
Stromal Cells
Neoplastic Processes
Cell Aging
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2011 v.296

Copies

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Waiting for cancer to come : women's experiences with genetic testing and medical decision making for breast and ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120171
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Hesse-Biber, Sharlene
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, MI
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Genetic Testing
Genes, BRCA1
Genes, BRCA2
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Decision Making
Women's Health
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780472052196
9780472120352
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Dead-end of testicular cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15962
Nadeau, Joseph. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.233
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Nadeau, Joseph
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 233
Subjects
Testicular Neoplasms - genetics
Testicular Neoplasms - etiology
Carcinogens, Environmental
Germ Cells - metabolism
Mutation - genetics
Neoplasm Proteins
Gene Expression Regulation
Epigenesis, Genetic
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.233

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Bugs 'R us : the role of microbes in human health and disease (including diarrhea and asthma)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21369
Finlay, B. Brett. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.340
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Finlay, B. Brett
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 340
Subjects
Microbiota
Metagenome
Diarrhea - etiology
Asthma - etiology
Communicable Disease Control
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2013 v.340

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Weinberg, Robert A. New York, NY: Garland Science , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.
Author
Weinberg, Robert A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Garland Science
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 volume (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, Neoplasm
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Textbooks
Abstract
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.
ISBN
9780815342205
0815342209
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2013

Copies

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Weinberg, Robert A. New York, NY: Garland Science , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2007
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Weinberg, Robert A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Garland Science
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, Neoplasm
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Textbooks
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
0815340788 (hardcover)
0815340761 (softcover)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2007

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What's new in hereditary breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16547
McCullum, Mary, Portigal-Todd, Cheryl. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.10
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
McCullum, Mary
Portigal-Todd, Cheryl
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BCCA video telehealth series "Closer to home" 10
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - genetics
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Genetic Counseling
Hereditary Cancer Program
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B863 2008 v.10

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Spatial systems biology of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21474
Gray, Joe. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2014 v.346
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gray, Joe
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series 346
Bennett Family Distinguished Lecturer Series
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, Neoplasm
RNA, Small Interfering - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Genomics
Spatial Analysis
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2014 v.346

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Cancer causes and controversies : understanding risk reduction and prevention

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113550
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard, Lindstrom, Tia Laura. Greenwood Publishing Group , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Kwabi-Addo, Bernard
Lindstrom, Tia Laura
Publisher
Greenwood Publishing Group
Publication Date
2011
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms
Risk Factors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780313379284
9780313379291
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
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Genetics for health professionals in cancer care : from principles to practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120585
Oxford: Oxford University Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Section 1 Putting cancer genetics into context -- Section 2 Cancer genetics: the basics -- Section 3 Genetics of specific cancers -- Section 4 Cancer risk assessment and communicating risk -- Section 5 Early detection of hereditary cancer -- Section 6 Reducing the risk of cancer…
  1 read online  
Editor
Jacobs, Chris
Patricia Webb
Robinson, Lorraine
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2014
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genetics, Medical
Genetic Counseling
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Section 1 Putting cancer genetics into context -- Section 2 Cancer genetics: the basics -- Section 3 Genetics of specific cancers -- Section 4 Cancer risk assessment and communicating risk -- Section 5 Early detection of hereditary cancer -- Section 6 Reducing the risk of cancer -- Section 7 Managing hereditary cancer -- Section 8 Genetic counselling and supporting individuals with a family history of cancer -- Section 9 Managing cancer family history in primary, secondary and palliative care.
ISBN
9780199672844
9780191653490
9780191653483
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Cancer: principles & practice of oncology. Primer of the molecular biology of cancer.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123152
Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2021. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
"This title will help you understand and apply the scientific advances that are revolutionizing cancer research and practice with Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology: Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer. Derived from DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of …
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Primer of the molecular biology of cancer.
Editor
DeVita, Vincent T., Jr.
Lawrence, Theodore S.
Rosenberg, Steven A.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2021
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - physiopathology
Molecular Biology - methods
Abstract
"This title will help you understand and apply the scientific advances that are revolutionizing cancer research and practice with Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology: Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer. Derived from DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology - widely hailed as the definitive clinical reference in oncology - the third edition of this popular Primer focuses on the molecular biology information that is of critical importance to research scientists and clinical oncologists alike. Get up-to-date, dependable coverage of every important frontier in aspect of the molecular biology of cancer with contributions from a noteworthy roster of leading scientists and clinicians. See how molecular biology advances are impacting clinical practice with separate chapters on each of the 19 most common cancer types. Navigate the challenges and ethical dilemmas of cancer genetics with a thorough section chapters on genetic counseling and genetic testing"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781975149116
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Explorations in chemical biology : from chemical modulators of autophagy to control of mTOR by cellular pH

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20623
Roberge, Michael. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2012 v.318
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
BCCA Research Seminar Series
Author
Roberge, Michael
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 318
Subjects
Cell Growth Processes
Autophagy - genetics
Signal Transduction - physiology
TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2012 v.318

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Understanding cancer : the molecular mechanisms, biology, pathology and clinical implications of malignant neoplasia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125356
Tarin, David. Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
This book provides a unique, wide-ranging description of the phenomenon of cancer and its pathological effects in diverse species including humans, domesticated and wild animals, invertebrates, and plants. The broad scope of information presented is used to construct radical new insights into biolo…
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Author
Tarin, David
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - genetics
Neoplasms - microbiology
Neoplasms - pathology
Abstract
This book provides a unique, wide-ranging description of the phenomenon of cancer and its pathological effects in diverse species including humans, domesticated and wild animals, invertebrates, and plants. The broad scope of information presented is used to construct radical new insights into biological self-regulation and explain their relevance to its disruption by cancerous growth and spread within the human body. Mechanisms of action of carcinogenic agents, initiation, progression, metastasis, inappropriate gene expression, dormancy, latency, regression, and reasons for susceptibility and/or resistance to cancer are all considered. Also discussed are criteria for pathological diagnosis, advances in treatment, implications for public health, and pitfalls in diagnosis and interpretation of experimental results. The book describes operational mechanisms of cancer at the levels of whole individual, organ, tissue, cell, molecular, and even atomic (quantum) scales of structural and physiological order. Evidence is assembled from all these levels of organization to show that cancer is a dynamically changing disorder and that it is an inherent and perpetual risk of multicellular composition. This provides pragmatic new biological and clinical perspectives on malignant neoplasia. The biological insight is that it is a consequence of progressing miscommunication within a cellular society. The clinical perspective is realistic but optimistic in reasoning that, although cancer can never be completely eradicated from human life, because it is a disorder of our intrinsic biological constitution, it can be controlled and ameliorated and even cured in a proportion of individuals. The text is profusely illustrated with over 300 macroscopic and microscopic pictures. It will stimulate curiosity and interest specialists, as well as beginners, in many scientific disciplines and provides copious references to the medical and scientific literature supporting its conclusions. Readers from fields as diverse as medicine, pathology, veterinary sciences, cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, and epidemiology will find the information the book contains thought-provoking, interesting, and useful. Additionally, specialists in occupational and environmental health and legal experts focusing on exposure to carcinogenic materials and pollution will find the contents valuable and informative.
ISBN
9783030973933
9783030973926
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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