The Basic Science of Oncology, Sixth Edition

Complete coverage of the basis of cancer and molecular biology – from globally recognized experts The Basic Science of Oncology is an accessible and thorough introduction to cancer causation, cancer biology, and the biology underlying cancer treatment. You’ll find everything you need to know about the latest critical thinking in oncology, as well ready to apply information about state-of-the-art science and therapeutic applications. Written by leading oncology researchers and clinicians, this is an essential resource for health professionals, students, advanced undergraduates and graduates in biological sciences, and clinicians needing an understanding of cancer cells. Presented in full-color, The Basic Science of Oncology reflects the latest research and developments in the field. Features NEW chapters: Epigenetics and Principles of Genome Regulation and Targeted Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Thoroughly revised content, with expanded coverage of key topics such as immune system and immunotherapy, tumor growth and metabolism, vaccine development, methods of molecular analysis, tumor environment, and more The most current, evidence-based oncology primer—one that encapsulates the science of cancer causation, cancer biology, and cancer therapy Key insights into molecular and genetic aspects of cancer familiarize you with cancer biology as applied to prognosis and personalized cancer medicine In-depth focus on the discovery, evaluation, and biology of anti-cancer drugs, immunotherapy, and molecularly-targeted agents Up-to-date coverage of the basic science of radiation therapy

About the Author

Lea Harrington, PhD is Professor, Department of Medicine, Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer, Pavillon Marcelle-Coutu, University of Montreal. Visiting Professor, School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh. Ian F Tannock MD, PhD is Professor Emeritus of Medical Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto and was the Daniel BergsagelProfessor of Medical Oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital and the University of Toronto. He is one of Canada’s best-known oncologists and a major international leaderin cancer research. He currently chairs the Ethics Committee that guides the development and assures compliance of Code of Ethics for members of American Society of Clinical Oncology, the world largest oncology society. Richard P. Hill, PhD is Senior Scientist, Ontario Cancer Institute, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto. David Cescon, MD, PhD, FRCPC , Cancer Clinical Research Unit, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto.