Yang S.X., Dancey J.E. (Eds.) Handbook of Therapeutic Biomarkers in Cancer

CRC Press, 2013. — 511 p.In this volume, a team of internationally recognized experts provide an in-depth description of therapeutic biomarkers across a broad area of cancer research and oncology. With a wealth of information to specific therapies, each chapter focuses on a class of targeted chemotherapy agents. The book describes established and evolving diagnostic tests for therapeutic biomarkers that predict benefit, response, resistance, or drug side effects from specific therapeutic interventions. This volume is an essential handbook for health professionals and scientists researching current applicable biomarkers in oncology.FeaturesCovers research and clinical application of molecular therapeutic biomarkers for use in oncology and cancer research, including aspects from biology, various evolving and established diagnostic methodologies, and clinical applications
Includes contributions from many internationally recognized experts and leaders in their specialized fields of oncology, pathology, biostatistics, pharmacology, molecular biology, and translational as well as clinical cancer research
Provides sufficient chapters on the fundamentals of the field for students and new scientists