Overview
Précis This book is a treatise about the origin of cancers. I would like to convince readers that the basic tenets of the theory of a stem-cell origin of cancers also constitute a unified theory of cancer. Stem-cell origin of normal (and cancer) cells: Vitruvian version Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognized. In the first it is ridiculed, in the second, it is opposed, in the third, it is regarded as self-evident. – Arthur Schopenhauer v vi Preface Every person has a unique story to tell. My story is about cancer. Cancer touches the lives of countless people. Often enough, it leaves indelible tracks. Many lives have been lost; others are forever changed. For those who confront this deadly scourge, there is a sense of urgency, if not of desperation. For those who face im- nent death, life becomes even more precious and carries a special meaning. As an oncologist, I am touched daily by cancer. I feel its inception, evolution, and aft- math. It seems as though we are fighting an incessant war against cancer at the front line in the trenches. This is my story about cancer. Some people are terrific storytellers. Others have incredible tales to tell.
Full Product Details
Author: Shi-Ming Tu
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: 2010 ed.
Volume: 154
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.606kg
ISBN: 9781441959676
ISBN 10: 144195967
Pages: 237
Publication Date: 19 May 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
From the reviews: This concise book is written for a broad audience of basic science and clinical researchers interested in cancer biology, as well as those interested in the identification and directed differentiation of adult and embryonic stem cells. The author's clear writing style will appeal to young scientists and nonexperts who are interested in ! cancer stem-cell theory. ! is captivating, fascinating, instructive, and well written. ! The book is fun to read. ! This is a welcome addition to the literature on cancer biology. (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2010)
From the reviews: This concise book is written for a broad audience of basic science and clinical researchers interested in cancer biology, as well as those interested in the identification and directed differentiation of adult and embryonic stem cells. The author's clear writing style will appeal to young scientists and nonexperts who are interested in ! cancer stem-cell theory. ! is captivating, fascinating, instructive, and well written. ! The book is fun to read. ! This is a welcome addition to the literature on cancer biology. (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2010)
From the reviews: This concise book is written for a broad audience of basic science and clinical researchers interested in cancer biology, as well as those interested in the identification and directed differentiation of adult and embryonic stem cells. The author's clear writing style will appeal to young scientists and nonexperts who are interested in ... cancer stem-cell theory. ... is captivating, fascinating, instructive, and well written. ... The book is fun to read. ... This is a welcome addition to the literature on cancer biology. (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, July, 2010)
