Targeted Therapies in Cancer: : Myth or Reality?

Every cancer research scientist will need a copy of this text. As billions of dollars are spent every year on research into targeted therapies for cancer, its more than ever crucial for the thousands of scientists working in the field to keep right up to date with the cutting edge. This fascinating collection of material goes a long way to helping them do so, featuring as it does contributions to a crucial international meeting in Italy. The meeting provided a forum for scientists and clinicians working in cancer drug discovery and therapy to share their opinions and experiences on the paradigm shift from empiricism to molecular targeted therapies and its effect on the development of new cancer therapies. The text here offers readers an overview of diverse approaches, ranging from drug discovery to cellular therapy. Overall, the book addresses the key question of whether ultimately targeted therapy in cancer will be a myth or a reality.