Targeted Therapy in Translational Cancer Research
Author | : Apostolia-Maria Tsimberidou |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 398 |
Release | : 2015-10-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118468685 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118468686 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Download or read book Targeted Therapy in Translational Cancer Research written by Apostolia-Maria Tsimberidou and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Targeted Therapy in Translational Cancer Research for the Translational Oncology series provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in our understanding of tumor biology, elucidates the roles of targets and pathways involved in carcinogenesis, and describes current state-of-the-art anticancer therapy, as well as the most promising areas of translational research and targeted therapy. Introduces cutting-edge ‘bench to bedside and back’ breakthroughs which have transformed the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer Covers basic principles of targeted therapy, including immunotherapy and the roles of cancer stem cells, the microenvironment, angiogenesis, epigenetics, microRNAs, and functional imaging in precision medicine Summarises major advances in therapeutic management of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors using conventional therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or novel treatment modalities