A survey of models for tumor-immune systems dynamics /
John A. Adam, Nicola Bellomo, editors.
- xvi, 344 p. : ill.
- Modeling and simulation in science, engineering & technology .
1. A Brief History of Immunologic Thinking: Is it Time for Yin and Yang? -- 2. General Aspects of Modeling Tumor Growth and Immune Response -- 3. Mathematical Modeling of Tumor Growth Kinetics --4. Tumor Immune System Interactions: The Kinetic Cellular Theory -- 5. From Mutation to Metastasis: The Mathematical Modelling of the Stages of Tumour Development -- 6. Basic Models of Tumor-Immune System Interactions Identification, Analysis and Predictions -- 7. Tumor Heterogeneity and Growth Control -- 8. Biological Glossary