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Book The Development of Pre clinical Models to Study and Identify Novel Biomarkers in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Download or read book The Development of Pre clinical Models to Study and Identify Novel Biomarkers in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer written by James William Robert Douglas and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Identifying Novel Biomarkers in Bladder Cancer  2nd edition

Download or read book Identifying Novel Biomarkers in Bladder Cancer 2nd edition written by Thornsten Ecke and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bladder cancer is one of the most common urological diseases with a high mortality rate and poor prognosis. It is currently ranked as the 10th most common malignancy worldwide. The majority of bladder cancer patients have been found to be diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and the remaining, are diagnosed with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Although there have been advances in the treatment and therapies provided for bladder cancer patients, the survival rate remains low, primarily due to recurrence and metastasis of the disease following treatment. Surgical treatment is currently the most common form including radical cystectomy which is the standard form of treatment combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy. However, the 5-year overall survival rate is 50%. Therefore, further studies are required to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the progression of bladder cancer and identify novel biomarkers to act as a diagnostic tool for patients. There have been many studies involving the detection of biomarkers in bladder cancer in addition to monitoring disease recurrence to understand the impact and predict potential outcomes. A variety of urine biomarkers have been developed to detect bladder cancer and prognostic risk stratification including mutational DNA and the levels of RNA expression. Circulating tumor cells have also been identified as a potential biomarker for bladder cancer patients. However, there are significant challenges as bladder cancer has demonstrated high levels of cellular and molecular heterogeneity and some markers do not have sufficient sensitivity for accurate detection. Therefore, further studies are required to continue to identify new novel biomarkers for bladder cancer. The aim of this Research Topic is to discuss novel biomarkers in bladder cancer and how it impacts the disease progression and the survival rate for bladder cancer patients.

Book Biology of Bladder Cancer

Download or read book Biology of Bladder Cancer written by Margaret A. Knowles and published by Springer. This book was released on 2024-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an update on the current understanding of various aspects of bladder cancer biology and introduces clinical manifestations together with current and novel treatment aspects. Key concepts covered include epidemiology and genetic predisposition to bladder cancer, insights into the mutational events and molecular pathogenesis of bladder cancer, detailed analyses of tumor subtypes, and references to common experimental models used in the study of bladder cancer. The book addresses critical issues such as the molecular features that contribute to the development of bladder cancer, the impact of the tumor microenvironment on disease progression, and the potential of novel urine- and blood-based biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment. Innovative therapeutic applications are also explored, including targeting immune checkpoints and personalized medicine approaches. Aimed at early career and experienced researchers or clinicians alike, this volume provides an interdisciplinary understanding of bladder cancer. Delving into the biology, pathology, and clinical aspects of the disease, it serves as an indispensable resource for understanding bladder cancer's complexity.

Book Bladder Tumors

    Book Details:
  • Author : Vinata B. Lokeshwar
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2010-12-16
  • ISBN : 1607619288
  • Pages : 471 pages

Download or read book Bladder Tumors written by Vinata B. Lokeshwar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bladder cancer is a common cancer of the urinary tract. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death among men and the seventh among women. Clinical management of bladder cancer is challenging because of the heterogeneity among bladder tumors with respect to invasion and metastasis, frequent occurrence of new tumors in the bladder among patients treated with bladder preservation treatments and poor prognosis of patients with tumors that invade the bladder muscle and beyond. Due to these factors it has been said that the cost per patient of bladder cancer, from diagnosis to death is the highest of all cancers. In addition to it being a significant health problem, bladder cancer is an interesting cancer to study in many ways than one. For example, Environmental factors such as cigarette smoking and other carcinogens play a major role in the development of transitional carcinoma of the bladder, whereas, schitosomasis, a protozoan infection results in squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder. Different molecular pathways with distinct molecular signatures appear to be involved in the development of low-grade versus high-grade bladder tumors. Currently being monitored by an invasive endoscopic procedure, cystectomy, with urine cytology as an adjunct, bladder cancer is at the forefront of developing cancer biomarkers for non-invasive detection. Due to the differences in the invasive and metastatic potential of bladder tumors, treatment options differ depending upon tumor grade and stage. New advances are being made in treatment options to improve the outcome and quality of life for patients with bladder cancer. Similarly, new molecular nomograms are being discovered to predict treatment outcome so that individualized treatment options can be offered to patients.

Book Epigenomic Regulation and 3D Genome Structure in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancers

Download or read book Epigenomic Regulation and 3D Genome Structure in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancers written by Sriranga Iyyanki and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molecular alterations in the form of gene mutations, gene duplications or deletions, gene expressions, and epigenetic DNA methylation of cis-regulatory promoters have been used to describe clinical features of bladder cancers. This had led to a new paradigm of developing and deploying precision medicine treatment strategies with assisted molecular biomarkers. Specifically, aggressive muscle-invasive bladder cancers have been shown to be characterized by their distinct expression of luminal and basal genes that are associated with key clinical features such as disease progression and overall survival. Transcription factors such as FOXA1, GATA3, and PPAR[gamma] have been shown to be essential for luminal subtype-specific gene regulation and subtype switching, while TP63 and STAT3 are critical for regulation of basal subtype-specific genes. Despite these advances, the underlying epigenetic mechanisms for subtype-specific regulation in bladder cancers remains unknown. This dissertation used a genome-wide and multi-Omics approach to determine the transcriptome, epigenetic promoter and enhancer landscapes and 3D genome structures to describe bladder cancer subtypes and further identifying novel epigenetic mechanisms for the subtype regulation. The first study constructed a multi-Omics resource for studying the bladder cancer epigenome. Integrative analysis of transcriptome and epigenome landscapes of bladder cancer subtypes showed that luminal and basal bladder cancers show coordinated regulation of gene expression with promoter/enhancer histone marks. Open chromatin sites located within the regulatory regions show that the TF repertoire may drive subtype-specific promoters and enhancers in bladder cancers. We also showed that the subtype-specific epigenomic and transcriptome profiling could be used to perform tumor deconvolution to estimate the subtypes in mixed cell populations. Finally, we show distinct 3D genome regulations in bladder cancer subtypes forming distal looping between enhancers and promoters. In our subsequent study, we demonstrated the utility of our resource by exploring subtype-specific TF regulation mechanisms. First, we showed that luminal promoter and enhancer regulatory regions are bound by their luminal-specific TFs FOXA1 and GATA3. Then, we identified a novel clinically relevant transcription factor, Neuronal PAS Domain Protein 2 (NPAS2), in luminal bladder cancers that regulates other luminal-specific genes (including FOXA1, GATA3, and PPAR[gamma]) and influences cancer cell proliferation and migration. In summary, the studies conducted in this dissertation is a comprehensive multi-Omics resource for epigenome and 3D genome for studying molecular subtypes of bladder cancers. Additionally, we demonstrate the utility of our resource through the identification of novel clinically relevant targets such as the circadian TF NPAS2 for potential use in clinical settings.

Book Bladder Tumors

    Book Details:
  • Author : Vinata B. Lokeshwar
  • Publisher : Humana Press
  • Release : 2010-12-02
  • ISBN : 9781607619277
  • Pages : 468 pages

Download or read book Bladder Tumors written by Vinata B. Lokeshwar and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2010-12-02 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bladder cancer is a common cancer of the urinary tract. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death among men and the seventh among women. Clinical management of bladder cancer is challenging because of the heterogeneity among bladder tumors with respect to invasion and metastasis, frequent occurrence of new tumors in the bladder among patients treated with bladder preservation treatments and poor prognosis of patients with tumors that invade the bladder muscle and beyond. Due to these factors it has been said that the cost per patient of bladder cancer, from diagnosis to death is the highest of all cancers. In addition to it being a significant health problem, bladder cancer is an interesting cancer to study in many ways than one. For example, Environmental factors such as cigarette smoking and other carcinogens play a major role in the development of transitional carcinoma of the bladder, whereas, schitosomasis, a protozoan infection results in squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder. Different molecular pathways with distinct molecular signatures appear to be involved in the development of low-grade versus high-grade bladder tumors. Currently being monitored by an invasive endoscopic procedure, cystectomy, with urine cytology as an adjunct, bladder cancer is at the forefront of developing cancer biomarkers for non-invasive detection. Due to the differences in the invasive and metastatic potential of bladder tumors, treatment options differ depending upon tumor grade and stage. New advances are being made in treatment options to improve the outcome and quality of life for patients with bladder cancer. Similarly, new molecular nomograms are being discovered to predict treatment outcome so that individualized treatment options can be offered to patients.

Book WHO Classification of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs

Download or read book WHO Classification of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs written by International Agency for Research on Cancer and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHO Classification of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs is the eighth volume in the 4th Edition of the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumours. This authoritative, concise reference book provides an international standard for oncologists and pathologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome. Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a strictly disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, epidemiology, clinical features, macroscopy, pathology, genetics, and prognosis and predictive factors. It contains numerous color photographs, MRIs, ultrasound images, CT scans, charts and references.

Book Environmental Cns Stimulation In Aging  Health And Disease

Download or read book Environmental Cns Stimulation In Aging Health And Disease written by Lei Cao and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social and environmental factors have profound impacts on health and diseases across the lifespan. Each year, hundreds of millions of animals are used in biomedical research. Yet many experimental studies utilize animals housed in standard conditions conferring minimal physical, social, and mental stimulation. Lacking appreciation of macroenvironment impacts on physiology and disease risks of the laboratory animals may not only hinder the use of appropriate animal models for human diseases, but also question the validity of preclinical assessments of therapeutic agents.This book summarizes our work on environmental enrichment, a housing condition for laboratory animals, recapitulating an active lifestyle by providing a complex physical, social, and cognitive stimulations. Environmental enrichment exerts a wide range of benefits on energy balance, cancer, immunity, stress, behavior, and healthy aging. One underlying mechanism is the activation of a specific neuroendocrine brain-adipocyte axis with brain-derived neurotrophic factor as the key brain mediator. This book integrates recent discoveries regarding mechanisms, mediators, and biomarkers of environmental enrichment, and discusses its translational potential.By providing a timely review and discussion of murine models, this book should be of interest to basic, translational, and clinical researchers, as well as psychologists, nutrition scientists, and students that have interest in cancer, obesity, aging, and genetic disorders.

Book Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs

Download or read book Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs written by International Agency for Research on Cancer and published by IARC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume in the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumors covers tumors of the kidney, the urinary system, the prostate, the testis and paratesticular tissue and the penis. Each entity is extensively discussed with information on clinicopathological, epidemiological, immunophenotypic and genetic aspects of these diseases. This book is an authoritative, concise reference, prepared by 131 authors from 22 countries. It contains more than 800 color photographs, numerous MRIs, ultrasound images, CT scans, charts and 3000 references.This book is in the series commonly referred to as the "Blue Book" series."Pathology and Genetics of Tumors of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs"Contributors:: Dr Lauri A. Aaltonen, Dr Ferran Algaba, Dr William C. Allsbrook Jr., Dr Isabel Alvarado-Cabrero, Dr Mahul B. Amin, Dr Pedram Argani, Dr Hans Arnholdt, Dr Alberto G. Ayala, Dr Sheldon Bastacky, Dr Louis R. Begin, Dr Athanase Billis, Dr Liliane Boccon-Gibod, Dr Stephen M. Bonsib, Dr Christer Busch, Dr Paul Cairns, Dr Liang Cheng, Dr John Cheville, Dr Carlos Cordon-Cardo, Dr Antonio L. Cubilla, Dr Ivan Damjanov, Dr Charles J. Davis, Dr Angelo M. De Marzo, Dr Louis P. Dehner, Dr Brett Delahunt, Dr Gonzague De Pinieux, Dr P. Anthony Di Sant agnese, Dr Joakim Dillner, Dr John N. Eble, Dr Diana M. Eccles, Dr Lars Egevad, Dr M.N. El-Bolkainy, Dr Jonathan I. Epstein, Dr John F. Fetsch, Dr Masakuni Furusato, Dr Thomas Gasser, Dr William L. Gerald, Dr A. Geurts Van Kessel, Dr David J. Grignon, Dr Kenneth Grigor, Dr Jay L. Grosfeld, Dr Louis Guillou Dr Seife Hailemariam, Professor Ulrike Maria Hamper, Dr Arndt Hartmann, Dr Tadashi Hasegawa, Dr Axel Heidenreich, Dr Philipp U. Heitz, Dr Burkhard Helpap, Dr Riitta Herva, Professor Ferdinand Hofstadter, Professor Simon Horenblas, Dr Peter A. Humphrey, Dr Kenneth A. Iczkowski, Dr Grete Krag Jacobsen, Dr Sonny L. Johansson, Dr Michael A. Jones, Dr Peter A. Jones, Dr George W. Kaplan, Dr Charles E. Keen, Dr Kyu Rae Kim, Dr Maija Kiuru, Dr Paul Kleihues, Dr Margaret A. Knowles, Dr Gyula Kovacs, Dr Marc Ladanyi, Dr Virpi Launonen, Dr Ivo Leuschner, Dr Howard S. Levin, Dr W. Marston Linehan, Dr Leendert H.J. Looijenga, Dr Antonio Lopez-Beltran, Dr J. Carlos Manivel, Dr Guido Martignoni, Dr Alexander Marx, Dr David G. Mcleod, Dr L. Jeffrey Medeiros, Dr Maria J. Merino, Dr Helen Michael, Dr Markku Miettinen, Dr Holger Moch, Dr Henrik Moller, Dr Rodolfo Montironi, Dr F. Kash Mostofi, Dr Hartmut P.H. Neumann, Dr Manuel Nistal, Dr Lucien Nochomovitz, Dr Esther Oliva, Dr Tim D. Oliver, Dr J. Wolter Oosterhuis, Dr Attilio Orazi, Dr Chin-Chen Pan, Dr Ricardo Paniagua, Dr David M. Parham, Dr D. Max Parkin, Dr M. Constance Parkinson, Dr Christian P. Pavlovich, Dr Elizabeth J. Perlman, Dr Paola Pisani, Dr Andrew A. Renshaw, Dr Victor E. Reuter, Dr Jae Y. Ro, Professor Mark A. Rubin, Dr H. Gil Rushton, Dr Wael A. Sakr, Dr Hemamali Samaratunga, Dr Guido Sauter, Dr Paul F. Schellhammer, Dr Bernd J. Schmitz-Drager, Dr Mark Philip Schoenberg, Dr Isabell A. Sesterhenn, Dr David Sidransky, Dr Ronald Simon, Dr Leslie H. Sobin, Dr Poul H. B. Sorensen, Dr John R. Srigley, Dr Stephan Storkel, Dr Aleksander Talerman, Dr Pheroze Tamboli, Dr Puay H. Tan, Dr Bernard Tetu, Dr Kaori Togashi, Dr Lawrence True, Dr Jerzy E. Tyczynski, Dr Thomas M. Ulbright, Dr Eva Van Den Berg, Dr Theo H. Van Der Kwast, Dr Annick Vieillefond, Dr Geo Von Krogh, Dr Thomas Wheeler, Dr Paula J. Woodward, Dr Ximing J. Yang, Dr Berton Zbar"

Book Cancer

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gary S. Stein
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2019-09-18
  • ISBN : 1118962885
  • Pages : 708 pages

Download or read book Cancer written by Gary S. Stein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-09-18 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to recent insights into the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology and emerging clinical applications The thoroughly updated second edition of The Biology and Treatment of Cancer, now titled Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Recovery, goes beyond reviewing the fundamental properties of cancer biology and the relevant issues associated with treatment of the disease. The new edition contains coverage of additional "patient centric" topics and presents cancer biology with selection of topics, facts, and perspectives written in easy-to-understand terms. With contributions from noted experts, the book explores recent advances in the understanding of cancer including breakthroughs in the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and provides strategies for approaching cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The authors incorporate recent information on the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology with indications of emerging clinical applications. The text offers a unique guide to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and recovery for students, caregivers, and most importantly cancer patients. This significant book: Incorporates current insight into the genetic and epigenetic parameters of cancer biology and pathology and information on emerging clinical applications Contains contributions from leaders in cancer research, care, and clinical trials Offers an accessible guide to an accurate and balanced understanding of cancer and the cancer patient Focuses on the importance of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship Written for medical students, students of cancer biology, and caregivers and cancer patients, Cancer: Prevention, Early Detection, Treatment and Recovery offers an authoritative overview of the challenges and opportunities associated with cancer biology, cancer research, and the spectrum of clinical considerations.

Book Rare Genitourinary Tumors

Download or read book Rare Genitourinary Tumors written by Lance Pagliaro and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rare Genitourinary Tumors offers the reader an up-to-date discussion of the less common neoplasms affecting the urinary tract and reproductive organs. Each authoritative chapter provides and in-depth discussion that is frequently not found in other urologic oncology textbooks. A valuable reference for urologists, oncologists, and those in specialty training, this volume provides ready access to information on etiology, incidence, risk factors, diagnosis, prognosis, insights from molecular pathology and, where applicable, data from clinical trials. The practical treatment guidelines included for each tumor type are written by experts and fully referenced.

Book Histological Typing of Urinary Bladder Tumours

Download or read book Histological Typing of Urinary Bladder Tumours written by F.K. Mostofi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text reflects the revised WHO classification and terminology. One major change is in the introduction of a new category: papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential. Many of the tumours previously designated as papillary transitional cell carcinoma, grade I now fall into that category. Another major change is in the designation of flat lesions, and this includes a definition of carcinoma in situ. Furthermore, a number of variant forms of urothelials carcinomas are included as well as new entities not recognized when the 1st edition was issued.

Book Biomarkers and Immunotherapy for Genitourinary Tumors

Download or read book Biomarkers and Immunotherapy for Genitourinary Tumors written by Hui Dai and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genitourinary tumors consist of a large variety of malignancies located in the urinary and the reproductive systems, mainly including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and renal tumors. Apart from surgeries, various systemic treatments have been used for the whole-course management of genitourinary tumors, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy. However, the characteristics of progression, metastasis, and drug resistance deriving from tumors require and breed novel treatments. Furthermore, exploring biomarkers of genitourinary tumors at the early stage is also beneficial to strengthen the management of patients with tumors. Additionally, the diagnostic and prognostic value of the potential biomarkers for immunotherapy and combined therapy of genitourinary tumors are underexplored. On the basis of precision treatments, the advent of immune-based therapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs, antibodies targeting PD-L1 /PD-1 and CTLA-4 pathways), tumor vaccines, and other therapies, has extended the scope of treatment modalities. FDA has until now approved the clinical application of immune checkpoint inhibitors in a wide range of diseases including some types of genitourinary tumors, whereas not all patients with genitourinary tumors are suitable for immune-based therapies, therefore, the understanding of its underlying mechanism is key to develop effective treatments based on current ICI-based immunotherapy.

Book Textbook of Bladder Cancer

Download or read book Textbook of Bladder Cancer written by Seth P. Lerner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-01-17 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference, drawing on the expertise of international leaders in the field, this text covers everything from epidemiology, pathology, and diagnosis to the treatment of both superficial and invasive bladder cancers . The book contains over 300 to quality illustrations.

Book Clinical Gynecology

    Book Details:
  • Author : Eric J. Bieber
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2015-04-23
  • ISBN : 1107040396
  • Pages : 1127 pages

Download or read book Clinical Gynecology written by Eric J. Bieber and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-23 with total page 1127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with the busy practice in mind, this book delivers clinically focused, evidence-based gynecology guidance in a quick-reference format. It explores etiology, screening, tests, diagnosis, and treatment for a full range of gynecologic health issues. The coverage includes the full range of gynecologic malignancies, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, infectious diseases, urogynecologic problems, gynecologic concerns in children and adolescents, and surgical interventions including minimally invasive surgical procedures. Information is easy to find and absorb owing to the extensive use of full-color diagrams, algorithms, and illustrations. The new edition has been expanded to include aspects of gynecology important in international and resource-poor settings.

Book Unveiling the Tumor Microenvironment by Machine Learning to Develop New Immunotherapeutic Strategies  Volume I B

Download or read book Unveiling the Tumor Microenvironment by Machine Learning to Develop New Immunotherapeutic Strategies Volume I B written by Nan Zhang and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a critical role in tumor proliferation, progression, and therapeutic responses. TME is a complex network of cancer cells, stromal cells, and, most importantly, infiltrating immune cells. Cancer cells regulate numerous biological functions through direct or indirect interaction with TME components. Emerging evidence suggests that TME crucially influences the response to both chemotherapy and immunotherapy. As scientific research has entered the big data era with the fast development of high-throughput sequencing technologies, machine learning has been gradually widely applied to extract important knowledge from big data bioinformatics. Thus, characterizing the TME landscape in cancer and identifying different immune-related TME phenotypes using machine learning-based bioinformatics analyses, in vitro experiments, and in vivo experiments are of great interest and significance.

Book Introduction to Cancer Metastasis

Download or read book Introduction to Cancer Metastasis written by Aamir Ahmad and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Cancer Metastasis provides, in one place, an overview of organ-specific cancer metastasis and the most common sites of cancer metastasis. Through specific chapters on individual primary cancers, their metastasis, and chapters on common metastatic sites, this volume comprehensively informs readers about the broader knowledge base in cancer metastasis. The process of metastasis is particularly responsible for making cancer so lethal. This volume explores both metastasis from sites of origin and common metastatic sites, thus increasing understanding of both perspectives. Includes basic biology and translational approaches to organ-specific cancer sites Provides readers with information on emerging therapeutic targets for cancer metastasis Contains contributions from leading researchers around the globe