Pediatric Cancer Genetics
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-48555-5 (ISBN)
Features a wealth of information on pediatric cancer genetics, including the epidemiology and biology of cancer and the genetic evaluation process and role of genetic counsellors
Highlights examples of syndromes that present in childhood and increase susceptibility to cancer
Discusses the genetic evaluation process in context of the multidisciplinary care of children with cancer
Considers the ethical and legal issues of genetic testing in children and provides illustrative case examples
Consolidates today's available information and guidance in this timely area into one convenient resource
Features a wealth of information on pediatric cancer genetics, including the epidemiology and biology of cancer and the genetic evaluation process and role of genetic counselors.
Highlights examples of syndromes that present in childhood and increase susceptibility to cancer.
Discusses the genetic evaluation process in context of the multidisciplinary care of children with cancer.
Considers the ethical and legal issues of genetic testing in children and provides illustrative case examples.
Consolidates today's available information and guidance in this timely area into one convenient resource.
Nathaniel H. Robin, MD is a Professor in the Departments of Genetics, Pediatrics, and Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His clinical practice is as a general medical geneticist, with an expertise in craniofacial disorders and the genetics of deafness, and he is the attending geneticist for the UAB Cleft and Craniofacial Clinics. His research has focused on syndrome identification and delineation, craniofacial disorders, and the genetics of deafness. Dr. Robin has authored over 100 peer reviewed publications, reviews, and book chapters, and he directs the educational activities for the UAB Department of Genetics. Dr. Robin has presented nationally on the topics of craniofacial genetics and deafness. He is a member of the board of the Velocardiofacial Syndrome Educational Foundation, and served as the genetics section editor for the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal.
1. Epidemiology of pediatric cancer
2. The genetics evaluation
3. Genetic counseling
4. Cancer biology
5. Genetic testing techniques
6. Genetic syndromes associated with cancer predisposition
7. Ethical and legal issues
8. Multidisciplinary care of pediatric cancer patients
9. Case Examples
| Erscheinungsdatum | 24.11.2017 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 480 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Onkologie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie | |
| Studium ► 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) ► Humangenetik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-323-48555-3 / 0323485553 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-323-48555-5 / 9780323485555 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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