Shirley Hodgson

Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780511345708
• Artikelnr.: 38202028

Autorenporträt

Shirley Hodgson is Professor of Cancer Genetics at St George's Hospital Medical School.

Inhaltsangabe

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.

Rezensionen

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