Oncodynamics: Effects of Cancer Cells on the Body
This volume will introduce new terminology to the field of oncology, subdividing it into oncokinetics—the mechanics of the tumor cells as they arise and spread throughout the body—and oncodynamics—the impact of abnormal cues generated by tumors on the phy
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Oncodynamics: Effects of Cancer Cells on the Body
Oncodynamics: Effects of Cancer Cells on the Body
Gurmit Singh Editor
Oncodynamics: Effects of Cancer Cells on the Body
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Editor Gurmit Singh Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine McMaster University Hamilton, ON Canada
ISBN 978-3-319-28556-6 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-28558-0
ISBN 978-3-319-28558-0
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Preface
The Maturing of Oncology: Conceptual Framework The field of oncology deals with the study of tumours and cancer. As the field has matured over the past century, we have seldom paused to critically examine its structure, and as a result it has grown increasingly murky. The field of oncology is multifaceted: we have been dissecting the circuitry of various cancers to define their signalling pathways and now we are attempting to target pathways that are overwhelming the cell. We have also studied the behaviour of tumour cells as they metastasize and have identified their ability to induce neo-angiogenesis and neo-neurogenesis. Additionally, we have attempted to examine the impact of cancer via psycho-social analysis and therefore study the “quality of life” of individuals. All these studies form the basis of oncology. It is now the time to further clarify these distinctions within oncology to reflect the ongoing maturation of the field. I propose to introduce new terminology to the field of oncology. It provides consistency with terminology used in pharmacology. I propose that the field of oncolo
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