Cancer Letters
Cancer Letters
Cancer Letters is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes articles related to the field of oncology. The journal focuses on the rapid dissemination of new data relating to cancer epidemiology, genetics, pathology, and treatment.
Pronunciation
Cancer Letters: /ˈkænsər ˈlɛtərz/
Etymology
The term "Cancer Letters" is derived from the Latin word "cancer" meaning "crab" or "creeping ulcer" and the Old French "lettre" meaning "written communication". The name of the journal reflects its purpose as a medium for the communication of research findings in the field of oncology.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The study of cancer. It involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.
- Epidemiology: The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.
- Pathology: The study of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
- Treatment: The management and care of a patient to combat, ameliorate, or prevent a disease, disorder, or injury.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cancer Letters
- Wikipedia's article - Cancer Letters
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