Hereditary Breast Cancer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849390227)

Intended for medical oncologists, surgeons, obstetricians, gynecologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, and primary care physicians, this text presents the epidemiological, biological, and clinical issues associated with hereditary breast cancer. It offers clear guidance on the application and utilization of cancer risk assessment models, genetic counseling and testing of high risk patients, and screening and prevention options for individuals at risk of hereditary breast cancer. Addressing every essential aspect of hereditary breast cancer, this source offers comprehensive analyses of hereditary breast cancer-associated syndromes, low penetrance genes, and hereditary breast cancer associated with mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.

Author: Claudine Isaacs
ISBN-10: 0849390222
ISBN-13: 9780849390227
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 09/19/2007
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.98h x 7.32w x 0.94d