Cancer Genetics and Genomics for Personalized Medicine (PDF)

This concise and comprehensive book delves into the intricate fields of cancer genetics and genomics for personalized medicine. As precision medicine becomes increasingly popular in the treatment of various ailments, including cancer, it is crucial to understand its key concepts. This book is an invaluable resource for professionals, researchers, and students alike, providing a lucid explanation of the fundamental principles of personalized medicine.

The latest topics in personalized medicine are covered in this book, including recent trends and updates on various types of cancer such as lung, gastric, liver, and breast cancer. It also discusses emerging diagnostic and prognostic markers like micro-RNAs, circulating tumor cells, and cell-free circulating DNA. The book explores the role of the avatar mouse model to maximize treatment efficacy and prognosis prediction along with the microenvironment as a drug resistance mechanism. Pathological approaches are used to explore personalized immunotherapies, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, and the emerging field of hereditary cancer. This informative book equips readers with the knowledge and resources to develop advanced tools and therapies to combat cancer.