Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Global Challenge
Author:   Isabelle Chemin
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
ISBN:  

9781614706441


Pages:   233
Publication Date:   01 September 2011
Format:   Hardback
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Global Challenge


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Primary human liver cancer, of which hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is by far the predominant type, is a major cause of cancer death world-wide, accounting for 700,000 deaths per year. The epidemiology of HCC is particular with both geographic and temporal patterns of incidence paralleling exposure to viral etiologic factors. The highest HCC incidence rates are areas endemic for chronic infection with Hepatitis B virus, mainly Asia and Africa. The pathways by which HCC develop are heterogeneous and influenced by a variety of environmental and host factors. This book is dedicated to hepatocellular carcinoma and includes contributions that span various aspects of the disease from epidemiology, mechanisms and viruses, to promising new biomarkers and targets for treatment.

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Author:   Isabelle Chemin
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.640kg
ISBN:  

9781614706441


ISBN 10:   1614706441
Pages:   233
Publication Date:   01 September 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Introduction; Hepatocellularcarcinoma in Africa with Special Overview in Egypt; Hepatocellularcarcinoma in Asia; Hepatocellularcarcinoma in Latin America; Epidemiology of Hepatocellularcarcinoma in Europe; Challenges in Risks Evaluation for Hepatocellularcarcinoma: Example of Hepatitis B Virus; What is Hepatocellularcarcinoma? A Pathological Point of View.

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