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OverviewThis volume offers a broad overview of topics related to cancer chemoprevention. It provides a review of topics ranging from basic research arenas to clinical trial design, implementation, and interpretation, covering the main areas necessary for understanding the field of cancer chemoprevention for the interested reader, for individuals wishing to enter this area of investigation, and for individuals seeking guidance in particular areas of research, relating to agent identification, basic science investigations and clinical trials. The genesis of this book is based on the fact that cancer chemoprevention is a relatively new and rapidly evolving field spanning a wide array of disciplines, and forces researchers to address difficult and complex questions whose answers are not readily available. It provides broad outlines for current, ongoing and future directions in this area with various target organ sites, written by experts in their respective fields, whose primary research focuses upon that individual field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Raymond C. BerganPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: 2001 ed. Volume: 106 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.420kg ISBN: 9780792372592ISBN 10: 079237259 Pages: 316 Publication Date: 31 January 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Agent Identification and Preclinical Testing.- 2. Intermediate Biomarkers.- 3. Tissue Microdissection and Processing.- 4. Basic Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic Principles.- 5. Chemoprevention in Prostate Cancer.- 6. Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer.- 7. Chemoprevention of Colon Cancer.- 8. Lung Cancer.- 9. Chemoprevention in Head and Neck Cancer.- 10. Chemoprevention of Superficial Bladder Cancer.- 11. Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer.- 12. The Role of Vaccines in Cancer Prevention.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |