Overview
This book provides information on a wide variety of issues ranging from genetics to clinical description of the syndromes, genetic testing and counseling, and clinical management including surveillance, surgical and prophylactic interventions, and chemoprevention. Moreover, current hot issues, such as the identification of novel causal genes and the challenges we face, and the relevance of cancer risk modifiers, both genetic and environmental, are also discussed. This reference book is great for geneticists, oncologists, genetic counselors, researchers, clinicians, surgeons and nurses dedicated to, or interested in, hereditary cancer. The best and most recognized experts in the field have contributed to this project, guaranteeing updated information, accuracy and the discussion of topical issues.
Full Product Details
Author: Laura Valle ,
Stephen B. Gruber ,
Gabriel Capellá
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Edition: 2018 ed.
Weight: 0.934kg
ISBN: 9783319742588
ISBN 10: 3319742582
Pages: 505
Publication Date: 18 May 2018
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
“This unique book is designed as a consultative source for individuals involved in the care of patients with colorectal cancer and patients at risk due to familial genetic testing. … Genetics counselors, medical geneticists, surgeons, and oncology specialists would find this book extremely useful. … One of the most impressive features of this book is the very useful abstract at the beginning of every chapter. … At the end, there is a section of registries and databases, extremely useful tools.” (Luis F. Escobar, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)
This unique book is designed as a consultative source for individuals involved in the care of patients with colorectal cancer and patients at risk due to familial genetic testing. ... Genetics counselors, medical geneticists, surgeons, and oncology specialists would find this book extremely useful. ... One of the most impressive features of this book is the very useful abstract at the beginning of every chapter. ... At the end, there is a section of registries and databases, extremely useful tools. (Luis F. Escobar, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)
Author Information
Laura Valle, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute, Av. Gran Via 199-203, 08908Barcelona, SpainProf. Dr. Stephen Gruber, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, 90033, USADr. Gabriel Capella, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), Av. de la Granvia de l'Hospitalet 199, 08907 Barcelona, Spain
