Spread of Tumours

Synopsis
Many of the lethal effects of tumours spread from the organ of origin to remote sights in the body. This programme demonstrates the process of malignant growth and invasion of tissues; mechanisms and routes of tumour spreads; formation of metastases. Uses computer-generated graphics to provide simulations of tumour spread.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 10 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Hire
Sale; 2000 sale: £25.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Uses
Medical students; studnet nurses.
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
cancer; malignant tumours; pathology; tumours

Credits

Producer
Chris Firth
Writer
Dennis Cotton

Production Company

Name

Sheffield University Television

Notes
Now: University of Sheffield, Learning Media Unit (5/00)

Sponsor

Name

University of Sheffield, Department of Pathology

Distributor

Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web
http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/category.asp?compid=1&modid=1&catid=114 External site opens in new window
Phone
0114 22 20401
Address
New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom
Notes
LeTS holds a back catalogue of high quality educational video programmes it has produced, all of which are available in DVD format. The 100+ titles cover most academic subject areas and contain valuable sequences in the form of animations and demonstrations. The DVDs are available to purchse from the university’s online store.

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