A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521685634)

This is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the diagnosis, clinical features and management of inherited disorders conferring cancer susceptibility. This new edition is fully updated with much more molecular, screening and management information. It covers risk analysis and genetic counseling for individuals with a family history of cancer, and also discusses predictive testing and the organization of the cancer genetics service. It aims to provide such details in a practical format for geneticists and clinicians in all disciplines. This book differs from others in the field in that it is a practical handbook for easy reference for a wide clinical audience. There is a large reference list for further details, as well as information about the genes causing mendelian cancer predisposing condition and their mechanism of action.

Author: Shirley Hodgson, William Foulkes, Charis Eng
ISBN-10: 052168563X
ISBN-13: 9780521685634
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2006
Pages: 410
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.12w x 0.78d