Overview of Cancer Biology

This concise overview of the fundamental concepts of cancer biology is ideal for those with little or no background in the field.

Global Cancer Patterns

A summary of global cancer patterns introduces students to the general principles of how cancers arise and the risk factors involved.

Signalling Pathways and DNA Damage

By focusing on fundamental examples of the signalling pathways within cells, the functional effects of DNA damage are explained.

Major Signalling Pathways and Tumour Development

Later chapters then build on this foundation to provide a comprehensive summary of the major signalling pathways that affect tumour development.

Therapeutic Strategies and Detection Methods

Current therapeutic strategies are reviewed, along with a discussion of methods for tumour detection and biomarker identification.

Genomic Sequencing and Recent Developments

Finally, the impact of whole genome sequencing is discussed, bringing students up to date with key recent developments in the field.

From Principles to Cutting-Edge Research

From basic principles to insights into cutting-edge research, this book will enable the reader to move into the cancer field with confidence.