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Histopathological aspects of walker 256 tumor using the multifocal technique of inoculation [Turk Hij Den Biyol Derg]
Turk Hij Den Biyol Derg. 2013; 70(1): 43-49 | DOI: 10.5505/TurkHijyen.2013.50465

Histopathological aspects of walker 256 tumor using the multifocal technique of inoculation

Maria Rita Garbi Novaes1, Roberto Cañete Villafranca2, Luiz Carlos Garcez Novaes3
1Professor, School of Medicine. Escs/fepecs. Professor, Human Nutrition Institute. University Of Brasilia. Brazil
2Professor, School of Medicine. Escs/fepecs. Brazil.
3Professor and Researcher. Centre of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology. Matanzas City, Cuba. Cuban Institute Of Gastroenterology. Havana City, Cuba

Cancer has been considered one of the most serious calamities all over the world producing tremendous economic and social losses. Considering the increasing incidence of these health disturbances, the variable efficacy and frequent adverse events commonly notified with the existing chemotherapy protocols and the new events currently in progress in the world it´s urgent to develop new strategies to prevent and treat cancer. It is well known that Walker 256 tumor is the most common experimental tumor model to study cancer but public health personnel still has little information about it. The aim of this study is not only to review the important aspects of this experimental tumor but also to increase the knowledge and comprehension about it among health professionals.

Keywords: Cancer, Walker tumor, experiment, review

İnokulasyonun multifokal tekniği kullanılarak walker 256 tümörüne histopatolojik olarak yaklaşımlar

Maria Rita Garbi Novaes1, Roberto Cañete Villafranca2, Luiz Carlos Garcez Novaes3
1Professor, School of Medicine. Escs/fepecs. Professor, Human Nutrition Institute. University Of Brasilia. Brazil
2Professor, School of Medicine. Escs/fepecs. Brazil.
3Professor and Researcher. Centre of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology. Matanzas City, Cuba. Cuban Institute Of Gastroenterology. Havana City, Cuba

Cancer has been considered one of the most serious calamities all over the world producing tremendous economic and social losses. Considering the increasing incidence of these health disturbances, the variable efficacy and frequent adverse events commonly notified with the existing chemotherapy protocols and the new events currently in progress in the world it´s urgent to develop new strategies to prevent and treat cancer. It is well known that Walker 256 tumor is the most common experimental tumor model to study cancer but public health personnel still has little information about it. The aim of this study is not only to review the important aspects of this experimental tumor but also to increase the knowledge and comprehension about it among health professionals.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Cancer, Walker tumor, experiment, review

Corresponding Author: Maria Rita Garbi Novaes, Brazil
Manuscript Language: English
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