A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics

This is a comprehensive 2006 guide to the diagnosis, clinical features and management of inherited disorders conferring cancer susceptibility.

This is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis, clinical features and management of inherited disorders conferring cancer susceptibility. This 2006 edition was fully up-dated with more molecular, screening and management information. It covers risk analysis, predictive testing and genetic counselling for individuals with a family history of cancer.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.