title: [Oncology and its applications. 1. Basic principles of oncology].
abstract: This article briefly describes the fundamental principles associated with the development of cancerous cells in man. The manner in which these neoplastic cells appear and spread are discussed. A better understanding of these phenomena will allow the practitioner to realize the importance and necessity of a systematic evaluation of all patients.
authors.affiliation: Université Laval.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dhuyser
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maranda
mesh_terms: D002273:Carcinogens; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced; D009858:Oncogenic Viruses
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens
vernacular_title: L'oncologie et ses applications. Partie I: principes de base en oncologie.