As tumors are studied in fairly separate, broad areas, such as basic biological sciences, pathology, oncology, and epidemiology, this book brings together these perspectives, providing an all-inclusive text that benefits all researchers, while also providing an avenue for translational research.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Theories and Definitions of Tumors 3. Classifications and Incidences of Tumors 4. Aetio-Pathogenesis I: Causative Agents of Tumors 5. Aetio-Pathogenesis II: Genomic Events and Processes Cause or Potentially Caused by Aetiological Factors 6. Aetio-Pathogenesis III: Of Growth, Invasion, and Metastasis 7. Aetio-Pathogenesis IV: Heredity 8. Morphology and Related Aspects of Tumors 9. Molecular Abnormalities of Tumors: "Molecular Pathology" and "Biomarkers" 10. Sub-Lethal Injuries and Deaths of Cells and Tissues 11. Therapies I: General Principles 12. Therapies II: Specific Treatments 13. Therapies III: Development, Costs, and Ethics 14. Aspects of the Prevention of Tumors
Appendix 1: Principles of Normal Histology and Related Cell Biology 2: The Normal Genome 3: 'Pre-Target', 'Target', and 'Post-Target' Defenses of Cells Against Carcinogens and Cytotoxic Agents
