Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology

Author: Vincent T. DeVita Jr., Samuel Jr. Samuel Hellman, Steven
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Principles and Practice of Oncology is a medical monograph published by Lippincott Raven in the United States (5th Edition), consisting of four parts. Part I Modern Foundations of Oncology describes the fundamental knowledge of tumor molecular biology, signal transduction, and immunology; Part II Principles of Oncology compiles new data on the cell cycle, cytogenetics, tumor metastasis, and etiology, placing greater emphasis on cancer prevention; Part III Practice of Oncology discusses tumor care and related social issues; Part IV New Approaches in Oncology Treatment lists recent emerging methods and measures in tumor diagnosis and treatment, and looks ahead to future trends. The breadth and depth of the book's content make it a modern encyclopedia of oncology, widely recognized as the most authoritative work in the field of oncology. The translation and publication of this book in China will play a very positive role in China's oncology research and cancer prevention and treatment.