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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
. Ed(S): Rodriguez-Bigas, Miguel A.; Cutait, Raul; Lynch, Patrick M.; Tomlinson, Ian M.; Vasen, Hans F.A.
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Description for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Paperback. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and the third most recently linked to cancer deaths. This is the first book to cover Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, also known as the Lynch syndrome, in one comprehensive text. Editor(s): Rodriguez-Bigas, Miguel A.; Cutait, Raul; Lynch, Patrick M.; Tomlinson, Ian M.; Vasen, Hans F.A. Series: M.D.Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series. Num Pages: 630 pages, 58 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJH; MNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 979.
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and the third most recently linked to cancer deaths. The national annual incidence rate of colorectal cancer is approximately 148,000+, striking slightly more females than males. The lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is 5-6%, however patients with a familial risk (with two or more first or second degree relatives) make up 20% of the patients. Persons who carry genetic mutations linked to hereditary colorectal cancer are the most likely to develop the disease.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
630
Condition
New
Series
M.D.Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series
Number of Pages
630
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461426622
SKU
V9781461426622
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
“This unique book is designed as a consultative source for individuals involved in the care of patients with colorectal cancer and patients at risk due to familial genetic testing. … Genetics counselors, medical geneticists, surgeons, and oncology specialists would find this book extremely useful. … The intimidating subject of hereditary colorectal cancer is well reviewed and presented in an easy-to-read ... Read more