Cancer Biology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Implications

Cancer Biology: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Implications provides a comprehensive exploration of cancer, seamlessly connecting fundamental science with clinical applications. This volume covers a wide range of topics, offering insights into the complexity of cancer biology. The book begins with an overview of cancer, and progresses to carcinogenesis, discussing the methods for assessing chemical carcinogenicity, and the role of oncogenic viruses in cancer development. It delves into the mechanisms of tumor angiogenesis, exploring VEGF and other angiogenic pathways, and reviews the current anti-angiogenic therapies. This book also focuses on cancer progression and metastasis, and the clinical implications of metastatic disease. This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, and clinicians, providing a thorough understanding of cancer biology and its implications for diagnosis and treatment.