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.

Shirley Hodgson (Author), William Foulkes (Author), Charis Eng (Author), Eamonn Maher (Author)

9780521685634, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 7 December 2006

410 pages, 11 b/w illus. 39 tables
24.6 x 18.9 x 2.1 cm, 0.73 kg

'This book is highly recommended as a reference source to students, practitioners, and specialists. It will serve as an excellent starting point to discuss genetic disorders with patients.' Oncology

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.

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.

Subject Areas: Haematology [MJF], Oncology [MJCL], Medical genetics [MFN]