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Cancer Modeling: From Optimal Cell Renewal To Immunotherapy, Cesar L. Alvarado
Cancer Modeling: From Optimal Cell Renewal To Immunotherapy, Cesar L. Alvarado
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Cancer is a disease caused by mutations in normal cells. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2016, an estimated 1.6 million people were diagnosed and approximately 0.5 million people died from the disease in the United States. There are many factors that shape cancer at the cellular and organismal level, including genetic, immunological, and environmental components. In this thesis, we show how mathematical modeling can be used to provide insight into some of the key mechanisms underlying cancer dynamics. First, we use mathematical modeling to investigate optimal homeostatic cell renewal in tissues such as the small intestine with an …