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Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy
Author(s): Peter L. Stern (Editor), Peter C. L. Beverley (Editor), Miles Carroll (Editor)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: August 28, 2000
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 296 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521622638
- ISBN-13: 9780521622639
Book Description
Rapid progress in the definition of tumor antigens, and improved immunization methods, bring effective cancer vaccines within reach. In this wide-ranging survey, leading clinicians and scientists review therapeutic cancer vaccine strategies against a variety of diseases and molecular targets. Intended for an interdisciplinary readership, their contributions cover the rationale, development, and implementation of vaccines in human cancer treatment, with specific reference to cancer of the cervix, breast, colon, bladder, and prostate, and to melanoma and lymphoma. They review target identification, delivery vectors and clinical trial design. The book begins and ends with lucid overviews from the editors, that discuss the most recent developments.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘ … a clearly written, well-referenced summary of the state of the art. Its balanced presentation of the possibilities and the problems deserves a wide readership.’ The Lancet
Book Description
This book provides an essential introduction and guide for oncologists, immunologists and clinicians treating cancer patients.
