Principles of clinical cancer genetics
Subtitle: a handbook from the Massachusetts General Hospital
By: Daniel C. Chung, Daniel A. Haber, editors
Contributors: Massachusetts General Hospital
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 227
ISBN-13: 9780387938448; 9780387938462
Subjects: Neoplasms; Genetics; Genetic aspects; Cancer
Description: This textbook, by leading experts at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, highlights the current understanding of the genetics of hereditary cancers of the breast, ovary, colorectum, stomach, pancreas, kidney, skin, and endocrine organs. Practical guidelines for the use of genetic testing, cancer screening and surveillance, prophylactic surgery, and promising targeted therapeutic agents are discussed --
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.