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This extensively up-dated and expanded edition provides the busy clinician with an essential overview of the latest developments in human cancer genetics - an area that has made significant advances since publication of the first edition. The opening section presents the principles of cancer genetics and introduces the basic concepts and mechanisms of tumorigenesis and inherited predisposition to cancer. The second part of the book provides information, on a systems basis, on the incidence, significance and management of predisposition to individual cancers. The final section then deals with specific inherited cancer syndromes, giving practical guidance on clinical investigation, screening and management of affected patients and relatives at risk. Up-to-date details of the genetic mapping of inherited cancer syndromes and the molecular genetic changes in individual cancers are also provided. Finally, an appendix provides a helpful revision guide to the fundamental principles of genetics. This practical and clear account will benefit clinicians and research workers in oncology, genetics, surgery and general medicine.
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This extensively up-dated and expanded edition provides the busy clinician with an essential overview of the latest developments in human cancer genetics - an area that has seen significant advances since publication of the first edition. It will be of value to clinicians and researchers in oncology, genetics, surgery and general medicine, and to genetic counsellors.
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."..comprehensive and amazingly up-to-date....a book that I would recommend for every physician's office....It would also be a valuable adjunct for medical students as part of their medical genetics courses. Resident physicians in virtually all specialty areas would also profit from this valuable guide to genetic cancer problems." Henry T. Lynch, American Journal of Epidemiology ."..a good quick reference on the genetics of human cancers. Its small format and straightforward style make it practical and easy-to-use." Stephen P. Tomasovic, The Cancer Bulletin
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A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics
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Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1993
ISBN 10: 0521409519
ISBN 13: 9780521409513
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Paperback. Condition: Near fine(-). Octavo in blue and green laminated stiff paper wrap; spine is blue on the top, green on the bottom; illus.; 240 p. 24 cm. Contents: General principles of cancer genetics -- Chromosomes and cancer -- Molecular genetics of cancer -- Genetic predisposition to cancer -- Ethical issues in human cancer genetics -- Genetics of human cancers by site of origin -- Central nervous system -- Eye -- Cardiorespiratory system and thorax -- Endocrine system -- Gastro-intestinal system -- Reproductive system -- Urinary system -- Haematological and lymphoid neoplasia -- Musculoskeletal system -- Skin tumours and inherited disorders predisposing to skin tumours -- Inherited conditions predisposing to dermatological malignancy -- Inherited cancer-predisposing syndromes -- Fundamentals of genetics. Near fine(-) copy. Minor shelf wear; few scuffs to front cover; else tight copy; pages are bright and free of marks. Seller Inventory # 83222
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