Genetics for Oncologists
The Molecular Genetic Basis of Oncologic Disorders
Published on 1. August 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-901346-19-0 (ISBN)
Description
During the past decade enormous progress has been made in our understanding of the molecular genetic basis of many oncological disorders, and such information is already beginning to impact on clinical practice. This book provides oncologists with a concise summary of what is presently known about the genetic basis of monogenic and polygenic oncologic disorders. The glossary provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of genetic terminology and techniques. With its quick reference format, "Genetics for Oncologists" is designed for use by busy practitioners.
Reviews / Votes
"Cancer genetics is now a specialty in its own right, but there is a need for oncologists, surgical and non-surgical, to have some knowledge of this expanding area. This small book gives all that the practicing oncologist requires. Each genetic condition is clearly described under similar headings including clinical features, screening, age of onset, epidemiology, inheritance, chromosomal location, gene involved, function of the protein produced by the gene and the possibility of genetic testing." Professor Anthony Howell, University of ManchesterMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col.)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-901346-19-0 (9781901346190)
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Content
Familial cancer syndromes: ataxia telangiectasia; Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome; basal cell nevus syndrome; Cowden disease; Fanconi anemia; familial adenomatous polyposis coli; hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer; juvenile polyposis; Li-Fraumeni syndrome; multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1; multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A; multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B; Muir-Torre syndrome; Nijmegen breakage syndrome; neurofibromatosis type 1; neurofibromatosis type 2; Peutz-Jehger syndrome; retinoblastoma; Sotos syndrome; tuberose sclerosis; Von Hippel Lindau; xeroderma pigmentosum; xeroderma pigmentosum variant type. Common cancers: Breast cancer; CNS tumors; colorectal cancer; esophageal cancer; gastric cancer; head and neck cancer; leukemia; lung cancer; lymphoproliferative disorders; ovarian cancer; prostate cancer; renal cell carcinoma; skin cancer; thyroid cancer; chromosomal abnormalities in cancer.