Horizons in Cancer Research presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.

Horizons in Cancer Research presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. This book presents the latest research in the field of cancer research, including a global overview on cancer biology; increased risk of cancer with exposure to chemical pollutants; organotin - containing polyethers as anticancer drugs; and, stem cell and gene therapy as potential treatment applications.

Includes articles that presents research results across a broad spectrum. It presents the research in the field of cancer research, including vaccine control strategies; environmental tobacco smoke and cancer; subtypes of breast cancer; cancer stem cells; and, gastrointestinal stromal tumours.

Preface; Paclitaxel: Chemotherapy & Neurotoxicity-The Two Sides of the Coin; Role of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) in Pathological Angiogenesis & Prostate Tumor Growth; Proteomics in the Discovery of Biomarkers of Chemoresistance: The Current Status of Paclitaxel Resistance in Human Epithelial Ovarian Cancer; Macromolecules as Paclitaxel Carriers: From Chemical Considerations to Clinical Applications; Paclitaxel Crystals: Molecular Interactions, Nucleation & Growth, & Possible Implications on Cell Studies; Second Primary Cancer in Children & Adults: A Comparison; Critical Evaluation of the...

'Horizons in Cancer Research' presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum.

"Horizons in Cancer Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Topics discussed include gallbladder cancer pathogenesis and molecular targeting strategies for therapeutic options; rectal cancer staging; new DNA intercalating anti-cancer drugs; protection of bone growth using folinic acid during pediatric cancer chemotherapy; pinolenic acid as an anti-cancer agent and enhancement of human cancer cell radiosensitivity by conjugated eicosapentaenoic acid.

This book presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Topics discussed include the aetiology and treatment of gallbladder cancer; HPV vaccine and cervical cancer; docetaxel therapy and applications; metastatic cancer pain management for the bone, spine and liver; the effects of cytoskeletal structure change induced by docetaxel on gene expression; nutrition and breast cancer; and docetaxel's effect on ovarian function and in the management of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

This book presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Topics discussed include the role of dendritic cells in the priming of cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses; current anti-cancer agents targeting apoptosis and authophagy and clues for future cancer drug discovery; the efficacy of bufadienolides and TCM preparations on in vivo and in vivo cancer models in clinical trials; the role of tetracyclic triterpenes and their glycosides in cancer prevention; adoptive cell therapy at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy; the challenges and promises of targeted chemoprevention; the...