A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics

By Shirley V Hodgson

Subjects: Medical, Nonfiction, Cancer, genetic aspects

Description: The 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 completely up-to-date 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.