Hormones and Cancer-Progress in Clinical and Biological Research-Vol. 142
1984

Hormones and Cancer

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Author Information

Author(s): E. Gurpide, R. Calandra, C. Levy, R.J. Sato, D. Barnes

Primary Institution: Clinical Research Laboratories, Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute

Conclusion

The book presents a collection of papers on hormones and cancer, featuring both published and unpublished data from a symposium.

Supporting Evidence

  • The book contains papers presented at a symposium organized by the Argentinian Endocrine Society.
  • Some chapters discuss the interaction of oestrogens with their receptors and the implications for cancer treatment.
  • New methods for measuring hormone receptors in tumors are introduced.

Takeaway

This book is about how hormones affect cancer, with new research and methods discussed by various experts.

Limitations

The quality of each chapter varies, and the presentation of some manuscripts is criticized.

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