| Summary: |
Provides an update and overview on the pathophysiology of cancer--how it starts, how it spreads, the role of embryology, the role of oncogenes, the role of the environment (viruses {HPV, HBV, HCV}, bacteria {H. pylori}, hormones, chemicals, radiation, etc.) as well as many other facts and tidbits about the growth and differentiation of cells. The terms regeneration, hyperplasia, metaplasia, and dysplasia will also be explained as will the role of inflammation. Tumor markers and their use for diagnostic purposes will also be included. New drugs and old drugs will be discussed--monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors, Neupogen and Neulasta and more. Specific cancers to be discussed include breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, hematologic malignancies, brain tumors and GI cancers. |
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