Cellular Variation and Adaptation in Cancer: Biological Basis and Therapeutic Consequences

This book is an ideal guide for both clinicians and biologists working in cancer research. It addresses the problems associated with the early dissemination of cancer due to the heterogeneity of cancer cells and their capacity to diversify. These factors are key reasons for the stubborn persistence of the disease and its resistance to therapy in many cases. However, the knowledge required in this area is cross-disciplinary. Written by an eminent authority, this work provides an accessible interface that will help clinicians to understand the role of biologists in cancer research, while biologists will benefit from the informative look at how clinicians view the disease. It is based on many years of clinical practice and up-to-date laboratory experience.