Some time cells can grow abnormal or uncontrolled and create tumor. Generally cancer cells are two types first malignant and second non-malignant. Malignant cells are cancer cell and cause cancer. Oncology is a branch of biology in which study about cancer cell, its application, how to occur and it's therapy. In medical science cancer biology is the vast field for making career. Student who want to study and present in this field can get information about best cancer biology or Oncology reference book and this post can help for choosing best book for your studies.
Cancer Immunology, Hematology, Oncology and Etiology are different branches of cancer biology. In this article we will discuss about best Oncology or Cancer Biology reference books for graduate, undergraduate, PhD students and professors. Also use for CSIR NET, NEET and JEE preparation.
Best Cancer Biology books:-
Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer by Devita, Hellman & Rosenberds.
Oxford Textbook of Oncology by David J. Kerr.
Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology by Francesco Pezzella.
The Biology of Cancer by Robert A. Weinberg.
Cancer Biology by Raymond W. Ruddon.
The Molecular Biology of Cancer A Bridge From Bench to Bedside by Stella Pelengaris.
The Biology of Cancer by Janice Gabriel.
Principles of Stem Cell Biology and Cancer Future Applications and Therapeutics by Robert C. Rees.
Cell Death Signaling in Cancer Biology and Treatment by Daniel E. Johnson.
Cancer Biology by Roger J. B. King and Mike W. Robins.
1. Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer by Devita, Hellman & Rosenberds
Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology Primer of the Molecular Biology of Cancer written by Vincent T. DeVita, Theodore S. Lawrence and Steven A. Rosenberg, originally published by Wolters Kluwer in 2011. Book divided into two parts and 31 chapters, all chapters are fulfilled and striate concepted.
Topics are Covered:-
Part 1 Principles of Molecular Oncology
The Cancer Genome
Molecular Methods in Cancer
Hallmarks of Cancer: An Organizing Principle for Cancer Medicine
Oncogenic Viruses
DNA Repair in Normal and Cancer Cells
Microbiome and Cancer
Precision Medicine in Oncology
Cancer Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy Agents
Monoclonal Antibodies
Monoclonal Antibodies
Pharmacogenomics
Genetic Counseling
Part 2 Molecular Biology of Individual Cancers
The Molecular Biology of Head and Neck Cancers
The Molecular Biology of Lung Cancer
Molecular Biology of the Esophagus and Stomach
The Molecular Biology of Pancreas Cancer
Molecular Biology of Liver Cancer
Molecular Biology of Colorectal Cancer
Molecular Biology of Kidney Cancer
Molecular Biology of Bladder Cancer
The Molecular Biology of Prostate Cancer
Molecular Biology of Gynecologic Cancers
Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer
Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer
Molecular Biology of Sarcomas
Molecular Biology of Sarcomas
Molecular Biology of Central Nervous System Tumors
Molecular Biology of Lymphoma
Molecular Biology of Acute Leukemias
Molecular Biology of Chronic Leukemias
2. Oxford Textbook of Oncology by David J. Kerr
Oxford Textbook of Oncology written by David J. Kerr, Daniel G. Haller, Cornelis J.H. van de Velde and Michael Baumann is anther great Oncology book for studying about Cancer. The book originally published by Oxford University Press. The first edition published at 1995. Book contain total six sections and 59 chapters, each section is deal with special and major topic.
Topics are Covered:-
SECTION 1 Hallmarks of cancer
The hallmarks of cancer: perspectives for cancer medicine
Growth factors and uncontrolled
proliferation
Cell signaling pathways
Cell cycle control
Cancer cell death
Angiogenesis
Invasion and metastasis
Genetic instability
DNA repair after oncological therapy (radiotherapy and chemotherapy)
Biology of cancer and metastasis stem cells
Biomarker identification and clinical validation
Cancer, immunity, and inflammation
Cancer and metabolism
SECTION 2 Aetiology and epidemiology of cancer
Smoking and cancer
Viruses
Chemical carcinogens
Radiation-induced cancer
Aetiology and progression of cancer: role of body fatness, physical activity, diet, and other lifestyle factors
SECTION 3 Principles of oncology
Practice points for surgical oncology
Practice points for radiation oncology
Principles of chemotherapy
Multidisciplinary cancer care
Principles of clinical pharmacology: introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Design and analysis of clinical trials
Medical ethics in oncology
Health economic assessment of cancer therapy
SECTION 4 Population health
Cancer control planning
Cancer prevention: vaccination
Cancer chemoprevention
Population cancer screening
Familial cancer syndromes and genetic counselling
SECTION 5 Support for the cancer patient
Supportive and palliative care
Quality of life
Cancer survivorship and rehabilitation
SECTION 6 Disease orientated chapters
Head and neck cancer
Oesophageal cancer
Gastric cancer
Rectal cancer and systemic therapy of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Hepatobiliary cancers
Peritoneal mesothelioma
Cancer of the breast
Gynaecological cancers
Genitourinary cancers
Lung cancer
Neoplasms of the thymus
Pleural mesothelioma
Skin cancer:melanoma
Skin cancer:non-melanoma
Acute leukaemias
Chronic leukaemias
Myeloma
Malignant lymphomas
Sarcomas of soft tissues and bone
Craniospinal malignancies
Tumours of the eye and orbit
Endocrine cancers
Cancer of unknown primary site
3. Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology by Francesco Pezzella
Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology written by Francesco Pezzella, Mahvash Tavassoli and David J. Kerr is anther great Cancer Biology for studying about Cancer. The book originally published by Oxford University Press. The first edition published at 2019. Book contain total seven sections and 32 chapters, each section is deal with special and major topic.
Topics are Covered:-
4. The Biology of Cancer by Robert A. Weinberg
The next Cancer Biology book is "The Biology of Cancer" written by Robert A. Weinberg. It's a next level reference book for oncology. The book originally published by Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group and published at 2014. It's sixteen chapters are complete the cancer biology and it's concepts.
Topics are Covered:-
The Biology and Genetics of Cells and Organisms
The Nature of Cancer
Tumor Viruses
Cellular Oncogenes
Growth Factors, Receptors, and Cancer
Cytoplasmic Signaling Circuitry Programs Many of the Traits of Cancer
Tumor Suppressor Genes
pRb and Control of the Cell Cycle Clock
p53 and Apoptosis: Master Guardian and Executioner
Eternal Life: Cell Immortalization and Tumorigenesis
Multi-Step Tumorigenesis
Maintenance of Genomic Integrity and the Development of Cancer
Dialogue Replaces Monologue: Heterotypic Interactions and the Biology of Angiogenesis
Moving Out: Invasion and Metastasis
Crowd Control: Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy
The Rational Treatment of Cancer
5. Cancer Biology by Raymond W. Ruddon
Cancer Biology written by Raymond W. Ruddon is another great book for understanding Cancer Biology, its mechanisms and how to cause cancer. The book originally published by Oxford University Press at 1936 and book contain nine chapters.
Topics are Covered:-
6. The Molecular Biology of Cancer: A Bridge From Bench to Bedside by Stella Pelengaris
The Molecular Biology of Cancer: A Bridge From Bench to Bedside written by Stella Pelengaris & Michael Khan is another next level and most popular oncology reference book. Originally published by John Wiley & Sons and published at 2013. It's twenty chapters are complete the cancer biology or oncology and it's concepts.
Topics are Covered:-
Introduction of Cancer Biology
The Burden of Cancer
Nature and Nurture in Oncogenesis
DNA Replication and the Cell Cycle
Growth Signaling Pathways and the New Era of Targeted Treatment of Cancer
Oncogenes
Tumor Suppressors
Cell Death
Senescence, Telomeres, and Cancer Stem Cells
Genetic Instability, Chromosomes, and Repair
There Is More to Cancer than Genetics: Regulation of Gene and Protein Expression by Epigenetic Factors, Small Regulatory RNAs, and Protein Stability
Cell Adhesion in Cancer
Tumor Immunity and Immunotherapy
Tumor Angiogenesis
Cancer Chemistry: Designing New Drugs for Cancer Treatment
Biologically Targeted Agents from Bench to Bedside
The Diagnosis of Cancer
Treatment of Cancer: Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Caring for the Cancer Patient
Systems Biology of Cancer
7. The Biology of Cancer by Janice Gabriel
We introduce to next Cancer Biology book is "The Biology of Cancer" written by Janice Gabriel. It is also a great Oncology reference book. The book originally published by John Wiley & Sons and published at 2007. Three parts and thirteen chapters are sufficient for understanding Cancer cells and its origin concepts.
Topics are Covered:-
Understanding Cancer
What is Cancer?
Predisposing Factors to Developing Cancer
Cancer: What Does a Diagnosis Mean for an Individual and What Are the Implications for Society?
The Science of Cancer
The Cell
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
What Are DNA and RNA?
Genetics and Cancer
The Immune System
Tumour Markers
Monoclonal Antibodies
From Research to Treatment
What is Translational Oncology Research?
The Application of Research Methodology to Cancer Research
Research Ethics Relating to Cancer
8. Principles of Stem Cell Biology and Cancer Future Applications and Therapeutics by Robert C. Rees
Principles of Stem Cell Biology and Cancer: Future Applications and Therapeutics written by Tarik Regad, Thomas J. Sayers & Robert C. Rees is next great Oncology book for studying about Cancer and how can treat. The book originally published by John Wiley & Sons. The first edition published at 2015. Book contain total two sections 16 chapters, each section is deal with special and major topic.
Topics are Covered:-
Stem Cells
Isolation and Characterization of Human Embryonic Stem Cells and Future Applications in Tissue Engineering Therapies
Epigenetics, Stem Cell Pluripotency and Differentiation
Stem Cell Niche and Microenvironment
Haematopoietic Stem Cells in Therapy
Isolation and Identification of Neural Stem/Progenitor Cells
Cancer Stem Cells
The Role of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Cancer Metastasis
Regulation of Breast Cancer Stem Cells by Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Metastatic Niche
Isolation and Identification of Neural Cancer Stem/Progenitor Cells
Colon Stem Cells in Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer and Prostate Cancer Stem Cells
Stem Cells and Pancreatic Cancer
NANOG in Cancer Development
Liver Cancer Stem Cells and Hepatocarcinogenesis
Basic Science of Liver Cancer Stem Cells and Hepatocarcinogenesis
Cancer Stem Cell Biomarkers
Interatomic Analysis of the Stem Cell Marker NANOG in a Prostate Cancer Setting
9. Cell Death Signaling in Cancer Biology and Treatment by Daniel E. Johnson
Cell Death Signaling in Cancer Biology and Treatment written by Daniel E. Johnson, Xiao-Ming Yin & Zheng Dong. It is another great oncology reference book. Originally published by Springer Science & Humana Press and published at 2013. Book containing fourteen chapters.
Topics are Covered:-
Defective Apoptosis Signaling in Cancer
The Warburg Effect and Beyond: Metabolic Dependencies for Cancer Cells
Emerging Opportunities for Targeting the Tumor-Stroma Interactions for Increasing the Efficacy of Chemotherapy
The Role of Autophagy in Drug Resistance and Potential for Therapeutic Targeting
MicroRNAs in Cell Death and Cancer
Targeting DNA Repair Pathways for Cancer Therapy
Molecular Chaperones and How Addiction Matters in Cancer Therapy
Sphingolipid Metabolism and Signaling as a Target for Cancer Treatment
Leading Small Molecule Inhibitors of Anti-Apoptotic Bcl-2 Family Members
SMAC IAP Addiction in Cancer
Harnessing Death Receptor Signaling for Cancer Treatment
Proteasome Inhibition as a Novel Strategy for Cancer Treatment
New Agents and Approaches for Targeting the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/mTOR Cell Survival Pathways
Activation of Immune-Mediated Tumor Cell Death by Chemotherapy
10. Cancer Biology by Roger J. B. King and Mike W. Robins
Cancer Biology written by Roger J. B. King & Mike W. Robins is anther great Oncology or Cancer Biology for studying about Cancer. The book originally published by Pearson Education. The first edition published at 1996. Book contain total 13 chapters, each section is deal with special and major topic.
Topics are Covered:-
What is cancer?
Natural history: the life of a cancer
Pathology: defining a neoplasm
Epidemiology: identifying causes for human cancers
Oncogenes, tumour suppressor genes and viruses
Chemical and radiation carcinogenesis
Mutations, DNA repair and genetic instability
Familial cancers
Growth: a balance of cell proliferation, death and differentiation
Responding to the environment: growth regulation and signal transduction
Invasion and metastasis
Principles of cancer treatment
Approaches to cancer prevention
