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OverviewEncyclopedia of Hereditary Cancer: A Desktop Reference gives insights into this young and rapidly expanding field that combines oncology and genetics to achieve risk reduction, early detection, family risk management, and identification targeted treatments. While genetics and oncology are both well-developed knowledge areas, their combination in hereditary cancer yields an opportunity for new works that systemize knowledge for current researchers, practitioners, and students. The book exams 371 topics through the lens of hereditary cancer. There are no similar books that presents information in this manner. This reference work contains a complete list of terms and definitions which can be easily reference by researchers and clinicians working in this field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John W. Henson (Hereditary Cancer Clinic, Georgia Cancer Center, Augusta, GA,USA.) , Jeffrey Swensen (Senior Director,Molecular Genetics ,Caris Life Sciences ,Phoenix, Arizona.) , Jeffrey Swensen (Senior Director,Molecular Genetics ,Caris Life Sciences ,Phoenix, Arizona.)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Weight: 0.450kg ISBN: 9780443135750ISBN 10: 0443135754 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 24 May 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Henson is director of the Hereditary Cancer Clinic at the Georgia Cancer Center, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, in Augusta, Georgia, USA. He has practiced neuro-oncology for over 25 years and is a well-published leader in several related fields, with over 125 papers and book chapters. He attended the Intensive Course in Cancer Genomic Risk Assessment at City of Hope in 2018. He was previously Chief of Oncology Services at Piedmont Healthcare and on the staff of Massachusetts General Hospital and the faculty of Harvard Medical School for 17 years. Dr. Henson is a member of numerous societies, including as an affiliate member of the American College of Medical Genetics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |