Thirty academics and researchers from the U.S., Taiwan, Korea, and Japan contribute 11 chapters on the use of nanotechnologies in developing tools and materials for sensitive and early diagnosis of cancer, and combined diagnostic-therapeutic strategies. Coverage includes nanomaterials-based optical imaging techniques for cancer diagnosis; magnetic nanoparticles for enhancing the sensitivity of detection of tumors using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); applications of carbon nanotubes; potential applications of carbonaceous and non-carboneous nanotubes, nanowires, and nanorods; nanoprobe-based affinity mass spectrometry for the screening of normal individual and cancer patients; and the use of nanotechnology for high-resolution imaging and quantification of pericellular proteolytic activity. For the range of scientists concerned with this research area, from those working in medicine and biology, to chemistry, materials science, physics, and engineering. Illustrated with b&w and color photographs and diagrams. Annotation ⓒ2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Dendrimers in Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis
Nanoparticles for Optical Imaging of Cancer
Nanogold in Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis
Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Tumors
Magnetic Resonance Nanoparticle Probes for Cancer Imaging
LHRH Conjugated Magnetic Nanoparticles for Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancers
Carbon Nanotubes in Cancer Therapy and Diagnosis
Nanotubes, Nanowires, Nanocantilevers and Nanorods in Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis
Multifunctional Nanotubes and Nanowires for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
Nanoprobe-based Affinity Mass Spectrometry for Cancer Marker Protein Profiling
Nanotechnological Approaches to Cancer Diagnosis: Imaging and Quantification of Pericellular Proteolytic Activity