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Handbook of Tumor Syndromes (Paperback)
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Handbook of Tumor Syndromes (Paperback)
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Tumors/cancers are characterized by uncontrolled growths of
abnormal cells that extend beyond their usual boundaries and
disrupt the normal functions of affected organs and systems. While
about 75%-80% of tumors/cancers arise sporadically without a family
connection, 20%-25% appear to be familial (including 10%-15%
nonhereditary familial tumors [or familial tumors] and 5%-10%
hereditary familial tumors [or hereditary tumors]). As
nonhereditary and hereditary familial tumors often show both
tumor-related and non-tumor-related (or syndromic) symptoms, they
are referred to as tumor syndromes (or cancer susceptibility
syndromes). In comparison with sporadic tumors/cancers, tumor
syndromes (>300 described so far) tend to occur at a younger
age, involve multiple organs and systems, produce multiple (often
in a distinct spectrum) and bilateral lesions, form multiple
hamartomatous, benign, or precursor lesions; locate in specific
site(s), display unique syndromic features, and affect multiple
members/generations of a family. This book provides state-of-art
and authoritative coverage of nearly 100 tumor syndromes, with
chapters presenting overviews of individual tumor syndromes in
relation to their biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical
features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Featuring
contributions from oncologists, clinicians, and specialists, the
book offers a reliable, comprehensive reference on tumor syndromes
for scholars and students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacology,
nursing, public health, and other biomedical disciplines. Key
Features Reviews the biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and
clinical features of tumor syndromes Contains up-to-date
information on the diagnosis and treatment of tumor syndromes
Includes expert coverage from leading oncologists and clinicians
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Understanding Cancer Therapies (ISBN 978-1-1381-9815-9) J. M.
Baehring and J. M. Piepmeier, eds., Brain Tumors: Practical Guide
to Diagnosis and Treatment (ISBN 978-0-3673-9022-8) D. Liu, Tumors
and Cancers: Endocrine Glands - Blood - Marrow - Lymph (ISBN
978-1-4987-2975-8) Dongyou Liu, PhD, has worked at several research
and clinical laboratories in Australia and the United States for
the past three decades, with a focus on molecular characterization
of microbial pathogens and detection of human genetic disorders and
tumors/cancers. He is the primary author of more than 50 original
research and review articles in various peer-reviewed international
journals, the contributor of 197 book chapters, and the editor of
more than 10 books.
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