Publisher's Synopsis
"The Cancer Handbook" is a reference work that provides a comprehensive overview of cancer research and oncology. It is a reference resource that deals with both the scientific and clinical disciplines of cancer. It contains over 100 chapters each of which is approximately 10-15 pages (5000-14,500 words) in length.;International editors have selected over 200 contributors, drawn from the international biomedical community, to provide up-to-date information on all aspects of cancer. Fields covered include molecular and cellular basis of cancer, causation and prevention, diagnostic and investigative procedures, systemic oncology and pre-clinical models of cancer treatment.;Online features include: advanced search across article titles, authors, illustrations, references and full text; browsing - A-Z by subject and by contributor; entries downloadable in HTML and PDF formats; regular updating with new and revised articles and links; links to primary and secondary literature, including "Nature", "Nature Medicine" and "ELS"; extensive cross-referencing between articles; personalization features to bookmark articles and illustrations; and a workgroup facility to provide secure work space areas to store information and links.
