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Guide to Cancer Genetics
Clark Sue (Ed)
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Description for Guide to Cancer Genetics
Paperback. Covers the basic concepts of cancer genetics. This book deals with the common inherited cancer syndromes. It aims 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 stimulate interest in these conditions. Editor(s): Clark, Sue. Num Pages: 238 pages, b/w photos & tables. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 516.
Intensive research over the last fifteen years has yielded a vast expansion in our understanding of the role of inheritance and genetics in a variety of cancers. Several inherited conditions have been identified which result in a high risk of various cancers; some of these were previously recognised, but the genetic basis underlying them has now been elucidated. This knowledge is now entering the sphere of routine clinical care. Once the preserve of researchers and highly specialised units, genetic testing for cancer predisposition is now accessible to most clinicians via regional genetics units; in the USA patients can access commercial ... Read more
Intensive research over the last fifteen years has yielded a vast expansion in our understanding of the role of inheritance and genetics in a variety of cancers. Several inherited conditions have been identified which result in a high risk of various cancers; some of these were previously recognised, but the genetic basis underlying them has now been elucidated. This knowledge is now entering the sphere of routine clinical care. Once the preserve of researchers and highly specialised units, genetic testing for cancer predisposition is now accessible to most clinicians via regional genetics units; in the USA patients can access commercial ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
TFM Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
238
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
246
Place of Publication
Harley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781903378540
SKU
V9781903378540
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Ref
99-2
About Clark Sue (Ed)
Sue Clark is Consultant Surgeon and Assistant Director, The Polyposis Registry, St Marks Hospital, Harrow, UK
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