This book approaches the differential diagnosis and management of rare, hereditary cancer syndromes from a practical angle, addressing the issues pertinent to each tumour type as encountered by health professionals in their day-to-day practice. This book enables readers to correctly identify patients with rare cancer syndromes who would benefit from genetic counselling and testing, and provides the necessary knowledge for appropriate patient management and advising at-risk family members. It begins by describing recent advances in genetic testing for cancer-predisposing genes. Leading experts from Europe and Australia then offer detailed, up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and management of a wide range of hereditary cancers. The concluding chapter examines the wider issues that are raised by genetic testing for rare cancer syndromes for patients, families and health professionals. This book is an invaluable source of information for all specialists involved in the care of such patients and their families.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer International Publishing Ag
ISBN-13
9783319299969
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221880225
Product Key Features
Author
Gabriella Pichert, Chris Jacobs
Publication Name
Rare Hereditary Cancers: Diagnosis and Management
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Medicine, Nursing, Biology
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
238 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Volume
205
Item Weight
5029g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Recent Results in Cancer Research
Country/Region of Manufacture
Switzerland
Editor
Chris Jacobs, Gabriella Pichert
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