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1 online resource (xv, 401 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Overview of the clinical genetics of breast cancer -- Ch. 3. Cowden syndrome and related disorders -- Ch. 4. Overview of the clinical genetics of ovarian cancer -- Ch. 5. Ovarian and breast cancer as part of hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) and other hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes -- Ch. 6. The natural history of hereditary breast cancer -- Ch. 7. Pathology of the breast and ovary in mutation carriers -- Ch. 8. Risk estimation for familial breast and ovarian cancer -- Ch. 9. Developing a cancer genetics service: a Welsh model -- Ch. 10. Referral criteria for cancer genetics clinics -- Ch. 11. Guidelines for the development of cancer genetics services -- Ch. 12. Cultural and educational aspects influencing the development of cancer genetics services in different European countries -- Ch. 13. Screening, detection and survival patterns of breast and other cancers in high-risk families -- Ch. 14. Screening for familial ovarian cancer -- Ch. 15. Management of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers -- Ch. 16. Management of familial ovarian cancer -- Ch. 17. Prophylactic mastectomy in mutation carriers -- Ch. 18. Psychosocial aspects of genetic counselling for breast and ovarian cancer -- Ch. 19. BRCA1/2 testing: uptake and its measurement -- Ch. 20. Breast cancer genetics: ethical, social and insurance issues -- Ch. 21. Gene therapy for breast and ovarian cancer -- Ch. 22. Future directions. |
Summary |
Surveys the diagnosis, genetics, screening, prevention and management of familial breast cancer. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Breast -- Cancer.
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Breast -- Cancer. |
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Breast -- Cancer -- Genetic aspects.
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Breast -- Cancer -- Genetic aspects. |
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Ovaries -- Cancer.
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Ovaries -- Cancer. |
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Ovaries -- Cancer -- Genetic aspects.
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Ovaries -- Cancer -- Genetic aspects. |
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Breast Neoplasms -- genetics. |
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Ovarian Neoplasms -- genetics. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Subject |
Breast. |
Added Author |
Morrison, Patrick J. (Patrick John), 1963-
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Hodgson, S. V.
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Haites, Neva E. (Neva Elizabeth), 1947-
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Other Form: |
Print version: Familial breast and ovarian cancer. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2002 (DLC) 2002025937 |
ISBN |
052180373X |
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9780521803731 |
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0511063601 (electronic book) |
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9780511063602 (electronic book) |
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0511072066 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780511072062 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader) |
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051105727X |
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9780511057274 |
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9780511545863 (ebook) |
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051154586X (ebook) |
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1280160810 |
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9781280160813 |
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