Genetics and genomics in oncology nursing practice
By: edited by Kathleen A. Calzone, Agnes Masny, and Jean Jenkins
Contributors: Oncology Nursing Society
Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Pittsburgh, Penn
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781890504915
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The scope of cancer genetics and genomics nursing practice; title: Biology of cancer; title: How to perform a genetic cancer assessment; title: Common risk prediction models and cancer risk communication; title: Delivering genetic education and counseling services; title: Establishment of a cancer genetics risk assessment program; title: Genome-wide association studies and cancer; title: Impact of genetic information of management of cancer : tumor profiling; title: The impact of genetic information on the management of cancer : pharmacogenomics; title: Targeted therapies; title: Handling genetic and genomic information responsibly; title: Multicultural considerations in providing genetic and genomic cancer care; title: Genetic/genomic competencies recommendations for education; title: Ensuring competence : nursing credentialing in cancer genetics; title: Research : making a difference in practice; title: Identifying appropriate referrals and resources.