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As modern day society takes an increasing interest in outdoor activities, its exposure to sunlight has never been greater. As a consequence, countries throughout the world are experiencing a dramatic increase in the incidences of skin carcinomas and melanomas. From DNA photolesions to mutations, skin cancer and cell death provides an authoritative source of information for photobiologists interested in the series of genetic events that occur in the skin, and eventually lead to cancer.

With contributions from eminent scientists in the field, this book includes the latest information on DNA photolesions and repair, as well as the key mechanisms of solar UV in skin cancer initiation and development. Significant information relating to UV-induced photolesions and mechanisms of skin tumour occurrence is also included.

By providing the basic phenomena underlying the science and an overview of the biological events that take place when cells are exposed to solar UV radiation, From DNA photolesions to mutations, skin cancer and cell death is suitable to all researchers interested in the process of photocarcinogenesis.

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This is not a surgical manual but rather a dissertation on areas crucial for good patient management. This book has been written to clarify the current ideas on managing the three common types of skin cancer - basal cell, squamous cell and malignant melanoma. Priority is given to the principles of treatment but technical aspects are also covered with an emphasis on appropriateness for the different modalities. All the contributors to the book are involved in busy clinical practice dealing with hundreds of cases of skin cancer each year. ... Read more

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A diagnostic colour atlas combining naevi, benign and malignant conditions of the skin, including relevant pathologic and radiologic correlations. Aimed at practising dermatologists, oncologists and pathologists, the book opens with a section on structure and function of normal skin. ... Read more

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Univ. Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland. Provides an overview of the most frequent and important tumors of the skin by describing their typical morphologic features and describing the most important facts. Includes information on diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches. High-quality color illustrations. For clinicians and researchers. ... Read more

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Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. A guide for clinicians to understanding and managing skin cancer. Includes more than 200 photographs, illustrations, and radiographs. The CD-ROM contains the complete text and illustrations on searchable PDF files. System requirements not cited. ... Read more

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This book presents an updated overview of the current stateof the art in scientific, experimental and clinicalinvestigations on the generation andthe prevention ofcancer of the skin. From the achievements presented,markedrefinements in the assessment of the risk of cancer, byenvironmental and endogenous factors, including tumor virus,will be stimulated. They include the problem of thestratospheric `ozone holes` above both poles of the earthcausing much public concern as expressed by currentheadlines in the media and by the United NationsEnvironmentalProgram. Moreover, new ideas will merge fordeveloping specific approachesto explore the mechanistic,i.e. ultimately the molecular-biological, causesof skincancers and others. In addition, the experimentalutilization ofoncogens and of other techniques of molecularbiology at all levels of thebiology of tissues and cells,may open up entirely new facets in theresearch on skincancer. Detailed knowledge of the mechanistic aspectsofskin carcinogenesis may give important hints with respectto`tailor-make`and utilize new anti-tumor agents in thetherapy of skincancer for the benefit of the cancerpatient. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to skin cancer (also Basal cell carcinoma; Basal cell epithelioma; Cancer skin basal cell; Cancer skin squamous cell; Carcinoma Epirmoid Intradermal; Malignant melanoma), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on skin cancer. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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The goal of this volume is to offer a highly readable and comprehensive overview on our present knowledge of the positive and negative effects of UV-exposure. The book focuses on vitamin D and skin cancer. Topics that are discussed in-depth by leading researchers and clinicians range from the newest findings in endocrinology, epidemiology, histology, photobiology, immunology, cytogenetics and molecular pathology to new concepts for prophylaxis and treatment.

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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Skin cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm and its incidence is rising worldwide. The epidemic increase in such tumors calls for efficient management by the application of appropriate guidelines for therapy and prevention. Clinicians managing these patients need to keep up to date with the latest advances, allowing them to provide optimal treatment. This practical guide offers the reader a comprehensive overview of the options for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cutaneous cancer. It covers all common skin cancers and also rarer lesions. Employing an "evidence-based medicine" approach, this truly international work presents a well-illustrated text in a reader-friendly format with step-by-step guidelines and visual flowcharts. Dermatologists, oncologists, and all other interested physicians will find this book an extraordinarily valuable resource for the clinical management of cutaneous cancer in their daily practice.

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Three types of skin cancer account for nearly 100 per cent of all diagnosed cases. Each of these three cancers begins in a different type of cell within the skin, and each cancer is named for the type of cell in which it begins. Skin cancers are divided into one of two classes - non-melanoma skin cancers and melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The different types of skin cancer are: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC); Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC); and Melanoma. All other skin cancers combined account for less than 1 per cent of diagnosed cases. These are classified as non-melanoma skin cancers and include Merkel cell carcinoma, dermatofibromasarcoma protuberans, Paget's disease and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. This book examines the latest research in this field. ... Read more