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A guide to cancer genetics in clinical practice

By: Publication details: Harley : TFM, 2009Description: 1 v. ; 27 cm. (pbk) ; 238 ppISBN:
  • 1903378540
  • 9781903378540 (pbk.) :
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Contents:
Genetics is not complicated; Genetics and cancer; Ethical and legal aspects of cancer genetics; Familial adenomatous polyposis; MYH-associated polyposis; Lynch syndrome (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer); Breast cancer; The gynaecologist and inherited cancer; Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes; Neurofibromatosis; Familial gastric cancer; Familial pancreatic cancer; Hamartomatous polyposis syndromes; The future structure of care - cancer genetics
Summary: This book covers the basic concepts of cancer genetics. The common inherited cancer syndromes are each dealt with in greater depth, with the current management outlined. It is aimed at all clinicians who may encounter these conditions in their practice. The book sets out to facilitate identification of high-risk individuals and families, to inform interaction with geneticists and other sub-specialists, to provide a basis for patient management and to simulate interest in these fascinating conditions
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Genetics is not complicated; Genetics and cancer; Ethical and legal aspects of cancer genetics; Familial adenomatous polyposis; MYH-associated polyposis; Lynch syndrome (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer); Breast cancer; The gynaecologist and inherited cancer; Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes; Neurofibromatosis; Familial gastric cancer; Familial pancreatic cancer; Hamartomatous polyposis syndromes; The future structure of care - cancer genetics

This book covers the basic concepts of cancer genetics. The common inherited cancer syndromes are each dealt with in greater depth, with the current management outlined. It is aimed at all clinicians who may encounter these conditions in their practice. The book sets out to facilitate identification of high-risk individuals and families, to inform interaction with geneticists and other sub-specialists, to provide a basis for patient management and to simulate interest in these fascinating conditions

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