A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics, Third Edition
Cambridge University Press
Edition: 3, 12/7/2006
EAN 9780521685634, ISBN10: 052168563X
Paperback, 410 pages, 24.6 x 18.9 x 2.4 cm
Language: English
The 2006 third edition of this very successful book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the diagnosis and management of inherited disorders conferring susceptibility to cancer. Issues discussed include risk assessment, genetic counselling, predictive testing and organisation of a cancer genetics service. A full reference list gives access to background literature. With molecular information, screening guidelines and management advice, this new edition will provide geneticists and clinicians in all disciplines with an invaluable resource for screening, managing and advising patients.
Part I
1. Genetic counselling in a familial cancer clinic
Part II. Genetics of Human Cancers by Site of Origin
2. Central nervous system
3. Eye
4. Cardiorespiratory system and thorax
5. Endocrine system
6. Gastrointestinal system
7. Reproductive system
8. Urinary system
9. Blood and lymph
10. Musculoskeletal system
11. Skin
Part III
12. Inherited cancer-predisposing syndromes.
Reviews of the first edition: ' As a clinician practicing in the field, if I had to choose one book, it would be this one.' Human Genetics