Description: Prostate Cancer by Richard G. Pestell, M. Milken, Marja T. Nevalainen Award winning authors present a comprehensive review of new perspectives in prostate cancer research and open up new directions in the clinical management of prostate cancer. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Award winning authors present a comprehensive review of new perspectives in prostate cancer research and open up new directions in the clinical management of prostate cancer. In, "Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies", the authors focus on the biology, genetics, molecular signaling networks in the disease process, and recent advances in the treatment of prostate cancer. This state-of-the-art title provides key insights into cutting edge advances in prostate cancer research, such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, and offers a critical evaluation and discussion of opportunities for development of novel therapies for prostate cancer. Clinical trials that have not been covered or evaluated in any other books currently available are also discussed. Invaluable to physicians and researchers, "Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies" provides a comprehensive translational resource as well as an important source of information for prostate cancer patients. Notes In this book, award-winning authors present a comprehensive review of new perspectives in prostate cancer research and open up new directions in the clinical management of prostate cancer. They focus on the biology, genetics, molecular signaling networks in the disease process, and recent advances in the treatment of prostate cancer. This state-of-the-art book provides key insights into cutting edge advances in prostate cancer research, such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, and offers a critical evaluation and discussion of opportunities for development of novel therapies for prostate cancer. In addition, it discusses clinical trials that have not been covered or evaluated in any other currently available book. Invaluable to physicians and researchers, Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies provides a comprehensive translational resource as well as an important source of information for prostate cancer patients. Back Cover Award winning authors present a comprehensive review of new perspectives in prostate cancer research and open up new directions in the clinical management of prostate cancer. In, "Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies", the authors focus on the biology, genetics, molecular signaling networks in the disease process, and recent advances in the treatment of prostate cancer. This state-of-the-art title provides key insights into cutting edge advances in prostate cancer research, such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, and offers a critical evaluation and discussion of opportunities for development of novel therapies for prostate cancer. Clinical trials that have not been covered or evaluated in any other books currently available are also discussed. Invaluable to physicians and researchers, "Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies" provides a comprehensive translational resource as well as an important source of information for prostate cancer patients. Table of Contents Histopathology and Molecular Biology of Prostate Atrophy.- Epigenetic Gene Silencing in Prostate Cancer.- Inherited Genetic Changes in Prostate Cancer.- Prostate Molecular Oncogenesis.- Somatic Genetic Changes in Prostate Cancer.- Androgen Receptor in Prostate Cancer Progression.- Epigenetic Modification and Acetylation of Androgen Receptor Regulate Prostate Cellular Growth.- Estrogen Receptor ? and ? in the Regulation of Normal and Malignant Prostate Epithelium.- Estrogen Action in Normal Prostate Epithelium and in Prostate Cancer.- Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 in the Angiogenesis of Prostate Cancer.- Signal Transduction by the Ras–MAP Kinase Pathway in Prostate Cancer Progression.- Transcription Factors STAT5 and STAT3.- Role of PI3K–Akt and PTEN in the Growth and Progression of Prostate Cancer.- New Perspectives in Prediction of Clinical Outcome of Prostate Cancer.- New Directions in Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer.- The Current Knowledge of Hormonal Therapy in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.- Advances in Surgical Intervention of Prostate Cancer.- Targeted Therapy Trials for Prostate Cancer.- New Perspectives on Chemotherapy in Prostate Cancer.- Concluding Remarks. Review From the reviews:"In this detailed and up-to-date book, leaders in prostate cancer research review the current knowledge of genetic pathways and major molecular aberrations involved in prostate cancer as well as the treatment of the disease. … The figures and tables are clear and provide essential additional information. … the editors and authors have succeeded in clearly summarizing the most important recent advances in prostate cancer research, and the book will interest urologists, medical oncologists, and prostate cancer researchers." (Joost L. Boormans, The New England Journal of Medicine, August, 2008) Long Description Award winning authors present a comprehensive review of new perspectives in prostate cancer research and open up new directions in the clinical management of prostate cancer. In, "Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies", the authors focus on the biology, genetics, molecular signaling networks in the disease process, and recent advances in the treatment of prostate cancer. This state-of-the-art title provides key insights into cutting edge advances in prostate cancer research, such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, and offers a critical evaluation and discussion of opportunities for development of novel therapies for prostate cancer. Clinical trials that have not been covered or evaluated in any other books currently available are also discussed. Invaluable to physicians and researchers, "Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies" provides a comprehensive translational resource as well as an important source of information for prostate cancer patients. Review Quote From the reviews:"In this detailed and up-to-date book, leaders in prostate cancer research review the current knowledge of genetic pathways and major molecular aberrations involved in prostate cancer as well as the treatment of the disease. … The figures and tables are clear and provide essential additional information. … the editors and authors have succeeded in clearly summarizing the most important recent advances in prostate cancer research, and the book will interest urologists, medical oncologists, and prostate cancer researchers." (Joost L. Boormans, The New England Journal of Medicine, August, 2008) Feature Comprehensive, with up-to-date reviews on all aspects of biology and treatment of prostate cancer Translational resource for clinicians and researchers Discusses recent advances in prostate cancer treatment Provides insight into future, novel treatment strategies Description for Sales People In this book, award-winning authors present a comprehensive review of new perspectives in prostate cancer research and open up new directions in the clinical management of prostate cancer. They focus on the biology, genetics, molecular signaling networks in the disease process, and recent advances in the treatment of prostate cancer. This state-of-the-art book provides key insights into cutting edge advances in prostate cancer research, such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, and offers a critical evaluation and discussion of opportunities for development of novel therapies for prostate cancer. In addition, it discusses clinical trials that have not been covered or evaluated in any other currently available book. Invaluable to physicians and researchers, Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies provides a comprehensive translational resource as well as an important source of information for prostate cancer patients. Details ISBN1588297411 Short Title PROSTATE CANCER Series Current Clinical Oncology Language English ISBN-10 1588297411 ISBN-13 9781588297419 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2008 Subtitle Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies Place of Publication Totowa, NJ Country of Publication United States Edited by Marja T. Nevalainen Imprint Humana Press Inc. Edition 2008th DOI 10.1604/9781588297419;10.1007/978-1-60327-079-3 AU Release Date 2008-03-19 NZ Release Date 2008-03-19 US Release Date 2008-03-19 UK Release Date 2008-03-19 Author Marja T. Nevalainen Pages 456 Publisher Humana Press Inc. Edition Description 2008 ed. Publication Date 2008-03-19 Alternative 9781603275187 DEWEY 616.99463 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 11 Illustrations, color; 22 Illustrations, black and white; XVI, 456 p. 33 illus., 11 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96300324;
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ISBN-13: 9781588297419
Book Title: Prostate Cancer
Number of Pages: 456 Pages
Publication Name: Prostate Cancer: Signaling Networks, Genetics, and New Treatment Strategies
Language: English
Publisher: Humana Press Inc.
Item Height: 235 mm
Subject: Medicine, Biology
Publication Year: 2008
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 869 g
Author: Richard G. Pestell, Marja T. Nevalainen
Item Width: 155 mm
Format: Hardcover