Metastasis of Breast Cancer

ISBN 10: 140208529X / ISBN 13: 9781402085291

Editore: Springer, 2008

pp. 432. Codice articolo 7115346

Riassunto:

Metastasis (spread of cancer in the body) is the main cause of death for patients with breast cancer, the leading female tumour in the industrialised countries and developing countries alike. The biology and treatment of breast cancer metastasis remains an active area of scientific and clinical investigation. Written by experts in the subject area, the book has covered a broad range of topics in the metastasis of breast cancer, from genetics, biology to clinical management. Main topics include genetic control, biology, growth factors, cell adhesion, cell motility and invasion, natures of bone metastasis, sentinel node therapies, hormonal links, new biomarkers and detection of micrometastasis, and diagnosis The book also covers the current treatment options including surgical management, chemotherapy and hormonal therapies. This timely book provides the current knowledge in the area of breast cancer metastasis and will be important reading material for oncologists, radiologists, cancer researchers, biologists and health workers.

Product Description: METASTASIS OF BREAST CANCER (CANCER METASTASIS: BIOLOGY AND TREATMENT) by MANSEL ,R.E., FODSTAD,O., 9781402085291

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Titolo: Metastasis of Breast Cancer
Casa editrice: Springer
Data di pubblicazione: 2008
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: New