| View Larger Image | Cancer Biology | Paperbackby Raymond W. Ruddon M.D. (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA | | Edition: | 4th Edition | | Page Count: | 568 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 29, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 918,464th |
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A thorough yet concise account of cancer biology, this book emphasises the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the transformation of normal into malignant cells, the invasiveness of cancer cells into host tissues, and the metastatic spread of cancer cells in the host organism. It also defines the fundamental pathophysiological changes that occur in tumour tissue and in the host animal or patient. The approach throughout the book is to discuss the historical development of a field, citing the key experimental advances to the present day, and to evaluate the current evidence that best supports or rules out concepts of the molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating cancer cell behaviour. For all the areas of fundamental cancer research, an effort has been made to relate basic research findings to the clinical disease states. The book is well illustrated with schematic diagrams and actual research data to demonstrate points made in the text, and there is an extensive, up-to-date bibliography. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
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stellar background by miakhky (S.B. CA)  5 Stars
October 15, 2006
Raymond Ruddon's book may be ten years past publication, but it is the first book I would recommend for a person seeking a reliable overview of the basic nature of cancer and cancer research. Ruddon gives an easily readable account of the history of cancer biology, emphasising the mechanics and characteristics of many forms of cancer and cancerous stages. The clarity of his discussion engages the reader. I wish that he would be willing to rewrite a new edition, because I know of no other single volume that describes the issues of cancer research so well and cogently for the student and interested layperson.
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