The Biological Basis of Cancer

By Alan O Perantoni, Ralph E Parchment, Robert G. McKinnell, et al.

Book Overview

After introducing students to the basic biological principles of cancer, this new updated edition of an established textbook progresses to the human dimensions of the disease by considering actual cases of cancer. Other chapters discuss cancer pathology, metastasis, carcinogenesis, genetics, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, epidemiology, and the biological basis of cancer treatment. Also included are an appendix with descriptions of common forms of cancer and a glossary. First Edition Pb (1998): 0-521-59695-5

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521606330
• ISBN13: 9780521606332
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

can't afford not reading it

It's a great book,definitely.Interesting and easy to understand,it's the best for a starter-a scientest to be.On the other hand,it's not lacking depth at all.What makes it more informative is that it provides lots of clinical studies where you have a real feeling of human cancer.

This is a great book, it is very informative and interesting

I am a student at the University of MN and I am taking the Biology of Cancer course from Dr. McKinnell. I have enjoyed this book very much and find that the information provided gives me an understanding that has helped me realize how deadly cancer is and how I can live my life to prevent it. I recommend it highly.