Understanding Cancer

ISBN-13: 9781316517178 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022

Robin Hesketh

Opis

Explains, in simple terms, the molecular events that drive cancers, current therapies and potential future treatments.

Recenzje

'… this is an enjoyable and compelling read and includes a list of references appropriate for each chapter and a helpful index … Highly recommended.' J. M. Miller, Choice

Spis treści

1. Painting a clear picture; 2. Ancient history; 3. Counting cancer; 4. From DNA to protein; 5. What is a cell?; 6. Mutations; 7. Causes of cancer that can be controlled; 8. Causes of cancer that are difficult to control, accidents … and other things; 9. Treating cancer by chemotherapy; 10. The road to utopia?