Cancer Genetics demonstrates how cancer cells differ from normal cells in structure and function. It examines specific cancer-related genes, such as oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, and discusses inherited syndromes that are associated with cancer, including certain forms of breast cancer. New research into the human genome and the possibility that particular genes confer a susceptibility to cancer are some of the other intriguing topics examined in this book.

Causes of Cancer delves into the many factors responsible for causing cancer. This book also highlights how avoiding exposure to particular carcinogens may prevent certain forms of cancer.

Myeloma is a form of cancer that rises from white blood cells. The disease usually causes malignant cells to grow within bone marrow. This book draws upon the most current medical research to explain the biology of this form of cancer, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

In a clear and accessible manner, Stages of Cancer Development follows the evolution of cancer from a single genetically altered cell, through the stages of hyperplasia, dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, to full-blown cancer.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer helps readers understand the nature of cancer and the different types of cancer by explaining the various methods used to detect and diagnose the disease.

Prevention of Cancer presents the latest research on key factors believed to defend against the occurrence of cancer. Chapters focus on the major cancer risk factors, such as smoking, sun exposure, lifestyle and nutrition, genetics, and environmental contributors. This book also outlines steps readers can take to lower their risk for cancer, and special attention is given to what cancer survivors can do to decrease their chance of a relapse.

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers; doctors detect it in about 1 million Americans every year. Skin Cancer examines this disease, which, if found early, is usually cured by relatively simple surgery. Readers will also gain valuable insight into how they can lower their risk for skin cancer.

"Testicular Cancer" explores the various forms of the disease, discusses its detection, diagnosis, and treatment, and gives an overview of current clinical and laboratory research. This relatively rare form of cancer is seen most often in young men in their late teens, 20s, and 30s. The disease, which once killed most patients, now has a survival rate greater than 90 percent, making it one of the success stories in the history of cancer treatment. Important historical research breakthroughs in the fight against testicular cancer are highlighted, as well as important questions and challenges...

The term cancer encompasses a wide range of related diseases characterized essentially by abnormal, invasive cell growth. This title focuses on a different type of cancer or a specific aspect of the disease with an emphasis on the biological science and medical history behind it.