Carsten Carlberg: Cancer Biology, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Cancer remains one of medicine's most complex challenges, requiring a solid understanding of its biological foundations. This textbook offers a clear, structured approach to how cancer develops, progresses, and responds to therapy---bridging molecular mechanisms with clinical practice. Readers gain insight into oncogenes and tumor suppressors, multi-step tumorigenesis, the tumor microenvironment, metastasis, immunology, and the expanding field of targeted and precision treatments.

Designed with a strong didactic concept, the book features informative boxes highlighting key points, numerous high-quality illustrations, and a comprehensive glossary of technical terms. Its scaffolded structure supports learning from basic principles to advanced applications, making it ideal for students. Based on Prof. Carsten Carlberg's long-running lecture course "Cancer Biology," taught since 2005 at the University of Eastern Finland, and enriched by Dr. Eunike Velleuer's clinical expertise, it combines academic rigor with practical relevance.

The completely revised and extended second edition includes new content on DNA methylation--based tumor classification, liquid biopsies, cancer epigenomics, aging as a risk factor, sex differences, and survivorship.

Cancer Biology: How Science Works is an essential resource for students, practitioners, and anyone seeking a clear understanding of the science behind cancer and its clinical implications.