The Biological Basis of Cancer


Book Description

This is a revised and updated edition of a text used in undergraduate courses on cancer biology. It covers everything from the molecular basis of cancer to clinical aspects of the subject, and has a lengthy bibliography designed to assist newcomers with the cancer literature. An introduction acquaints students with the biological principles of cancer and the human dimensions of the disease by considering genuine cases of cancer in fictionalized letters. Other chapters discuss cancer pathology, metastasis, carcinogenesis, genetics, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, epidemiology, and the biological basis of cancer treatment. Also included are an appendix with descriptions of common forms of cancer, a glossary of cancer-related terms and colour plates to illustrate the pathology of many of the types of cancer discussed in the text. Upper-division undergraduates with a background in freshman biology and chemistry, as well as beginning graduate students will find this a valuable text.




Pathology and Genetics of Head and Neck Tumours


Book Description

This concise reference book provides an international standard for pathologists and oncologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome. Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all WHO-recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, location, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics, and predictive factors. This volume covers tumours of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, of the nasopharynx, of the hypophyranyx, larynx and trachea, of the oral cavity and oropharynx, of salivary glands, as well as odontogenetic tumours, tumours of the ear, the paraganglionic system, and inherited tumour syndromes. Each entity is extensively discussed with information on clinicopathological, epidemiological, immunophenotypic and genetic aspects of these diseases.




Lucas's Pathology of Tumors of the Oral Tissues


Book Description

This completely revised and updated text provides comprehensive coverage of both benign and malignant tumors of the oral cavity. Also a unique source of reference illustrations, the new edition features restructured text and design, new color illustrations, and greater clinical emphasis. These helpful revisions make this text an essential clinical reference.




Atlas of Soft Tissue Tumor Pathology


Book Description

Soft tissue tumors are a large and heterogeneous group of tumors and pseudotumors with a spectrum of behavior from benign to frankly malignant. This Atlas of Soft Tissue Tumor Pathology provides an overview of reactive, pseudoneoplastic, benign and intermediate neoplasms, sarcomas and related conditions arising in subcutaneous and deep soft tissues. Emphasis is placed on microscopic appearances with correlation with gross diagnostic findings where relevant. In addition, the immunohistochemical and molecular genetic features of the major soft tissue tumor subtypes are presented. This compendium of soft tissue tumors illustrates the vast majority of diseases you are likely to encounter in surgical pathology.




Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs


Book Description

This new volume in the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumors covers tumors of the kidney, the urinary system, the prostate, the testis and paratesticular tissue and the penis. Each entity is extensively discussed with information on clinicopathological, epidemiological, immunophenotypic and genetic aspects of these diseases. This book is an authoritative, concise reference, prepared by 131 authors from 22 countries. It contains more than 800 color photographs, numerous MRIs, ultrasound images, CT scans, charts and 3000 references.This book is in the series commonly referred to as the "Blue Book" series."Pathology and Genetics of Tumors of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs"Contributors:: Dr Lauri A. Aaltonen, Dr Ferran Algaba, Dr William C. Allsbrook Jr., Dr Isabel Alvarado-Cabrero, Dr Mahul B. Amin, Dr Pedram Argani, Dr Hans Arnholdt, Dr Alberto G. Ayala, Dr Sheldon Bastacky, Dr Louis R. Begin, Dr Athanase Billis, Dr Liliane Boccon-Gibod, Dr Stephen M. Bonsib, Dr Christer Busch, Dr Paul Cairns, Dr Liang Cheng, Dr John Cheville, Dr Carlos Cordon-Cardo, Dr Antonio L. Cubilla, Dr Ivan Damjanov, Dr Charles J. Davis, Dr Angelo M. De Marzo, Dr Louis P. Dehner, Dr Brett Delahunt, Dr Gonzague De Pinieux, Dr P. Anthony Di Sant agnese, Dr Joakim Dillner, Dr John N. Eble, Dr Diana M. Eccles, Dr Lars Egevad, Dr M.N. El-Bolkainy, Dr Jonathan I. Epstein, Dr John F. Fetsch, Dr Masakuni Furusato, Dr Thomas Gasser, Dr William L. Gerald, Dr A. Geurts Van Kessel, Dr David J. Grignon, Dr Kenneth Grigor, Dr Jay L. Grosfeld, Dr Louis Guillou Dr Seife Hailemariam, Professor Ulrike Maria Hamper, Dr Arndt Hartmann, Dr Tadashi Hasegawa, Dr Axel Heidenreich, Dr Philipp U. Heitz, Dr Burkhard Helpap, Dr Riitta Herva, Professor Ferdinand Hofstadter, Professor Simon Horenblas, Dr Peter A. Humphrey, Dr Kenneth A. Iczkowski, Dr Grete Krag Jacobsen, Dr Sonny L. Johansson, Dr Michael A. Jones, Dr Peter A. Jones, Dr George W. Kaplan, Dr Charles E. Keen, Dr Kyu Rae Kim, Dr Maija Kiuru, Dr Paul Kleihues, Dr Margaret A. Knowles, Dr Gyula Kovacs, Dr Marc Ladanyi, Dr Virpi Launonen, Dr Ivo Leuschner, Dr Howard S. Levin, Dr W. Marston Linehan, Dr Leendert H.J. Looijenga, Dr Antonio Lopez-Beltran, Dr J. Carlos Manivel, Dr Guido Martignoni, Dr Alexander Marx, Dr David G. Mcleod, Dr L. Jeffrey Medeiros, Dr Maria J. Merino, Dr Helen Michael, Dr Markku Miettinen, Dr Holger Moch, Dr Henrik Moller, Dr Rodolfo Montironi, Dr F. Kash Mostofi, Dr Hartmut P.H. Neumann, Dr Manuel Nistal, Dr Lucien Nochomovitz, Dr Esther Oliva, Dr Tim D. Oliver, Dr J. Wolter Oosterhuis, Dr Attilio Orazi, Dr Chin-Chen Pan, Dr Ricardo Paniagua, Dr David M. Parham, Dr D. Max Parkin, Dr M. Constance Parkinson, Dr Christian P. Pavlovich, Dr Elizabeth J. Perlman, Dr Paola Pisani, Dr Andrew A. Renshaw, Dr Victor E. Reuter, Dr Jae Y. Ro, Professor Mark A. Rubin, Dr H. Gil Rushton, Dr Wael A. Sakr, Dr Hemamali Samaratunga, Dr Guido Sauter, Dr Paul F. Schellhammer, Dr Bernd J. Schmitz-Drager, Dr Mark Philip Schoenberg, Dr Isabell A. Sesterhenn, Dr David Sidransky, Dr Ronald Simon, Dr Leslie H. Sobin, Dr Poul H. B. Sorensen, Dr John R. Srigley, Dr Stephan Storkel, Dr Aleksander Talerman, Dr Pheroze Tamboli, Dr Puay H. Tan, Dr Bernard Tetu, Dr Kaori Togashi, Dr Lawrence True, Dr Jerzy E. Tyczynski, Dr Thomas M. Ulbright, Dr Eva Van Den Berg, Dr Theo H. Van Der Kwast, Dr Annick Vieillefond, Dr Geo Von Krogh, Dr Thomas Wheeler, Dr Paula J. Woodward, Dr Ximing J. Yang, Dr Berton Zbar"




Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Breast and Female Genital Organs


Book Description

This is the 5th volume in a WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumours. This edition focuses on cancers of the breast and female genital organs, and describes diagnostic criteria, pathological features, associated genetic alterations and gene expression patterns in a disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognised neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, incidence, age and sex distribution, location, clinical signs and symptoms, pathology, genetics and predictive factors. It contains colour photographs, X-rays, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) images, charts and over 3,200 references. The classifications presented reflect the views of WHO working group conferences held in France in January and March 2002, and the volume was produced in collaboration with the International Academy of Pathology.




Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of Endocrine Organs


Book Description

This vol. was produced in collaboration with the International Academy of Pathology (IAP). - This publication reflects the views of a working group that convened for an editorial and consensus conference in Lyon, France, April 23-26, 2003




Pathology and Epidemiology of Cancer


Book Description

This book integrates the disciplines of cancer pathology and epidemiology to provide a synergistic and complementary approach to understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer. This book provides relevant information on the diagnostic, prognostic and predictive molecular pathology of cancer. Epidemiological studies, including descriptive epidemiology, risk factors and molecular mechanisms of disease inform on the etiology and progression of cancer. The text concentrates on major cancers that are currently prevalent and those for which substantial molecular, pathological and epidemiological data is available. Each section is designed to provide an overview of that cancer type in terms of basic biology, review the current epidemiological data surrounding that cancer type and provide information on common practices and challenges related to the molecular pathology of that cancer type. Several relevant techniques in molecular pathology, which facilitate diagnosis and treatment are also explored. Pathology and Epidemiology of Cancer provides a succinct and comprehensive overview of multiple cancer types to guide clinicians during patient care and to guide scientists for innovations in research. It represents an integral resource for pathologists, epidemiologists, medical students as well as translational, basic and clinical science researchers who are all working to progress the field of cancer in terms of diagnosis, treatment and prevention.




Female Genital Tumours: Who Classification of Tumours


Book Description

****When not purchasing directly from the official sales agents of the WHO, especially at online bookshops, please note that there have been issues with counterfeited copies. Buy only from known sellers and if there are quality issues, please contact the seller for a refund.***** Female Genital Tumours is the fourth volume in the 5th edition of the WHO series on the classification of human tumours. This series (also known as the WHO Blue Books) is regarded as the gold standard for the diagnosis of tumours and comprises a unique synthesis of histopathological diagnosis with digital and molecular pathology. These authoritative and concise reference books provide indispensable international standards for anyone involved in the care of patients with cancer or in cancer research, underpinning individual patient treatment as well as research into all aspects of cancer causation, prevention, therapy, and education. What's new in this edition? The 5th edition, guided by the WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board, will establish a single coherent cancer classification presented across a collection of individual volumes organized on the basis of anatomical site (digestive system, breast, soft tissue and bone, etc.) and structured in a systematic manner, with each tumour type listed within a taxonomic classification: site, category, family (class), type, and subtype. In each volume, the entities are now listed from benign to malignant and are described under an updated set of headings, including histopathology, diagnostic molecular pathology, staging, and easy-to-read essential and desirable diagnostic criteria. Who should read this book? - Pathologists - Oncologists - Cancer researchers - Surgeons - Epidemiologists - Cancer registrars This volume - Prepared by 191 authors and editors - Contributors from around the world - More than 850 high-quality images - More than 3100 references




WHO Classification of Tumours of Soft Tissue and Bone


Book Description

At head of title: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).