Cancer Genetics for the Clinician : Proceedings of the Symposium Cancer Genetics for the Clinican, Held in March 6-8, 1998, in Clearwater Beach, Florida

Cancer genetics is a quickly growing field within oncology. This volume provides an overview of cancer genetics, inherited cancer susceptibility, and available services and testing, including both the risks and benefits of testing.

Preface. 1. Components of a Genetic Cancer Risk Clinic; J.A. Peters. 2. Genetic Counseling for the Individual with Inherited Cancer Susceptibility; B.B. Biesecker. 3. Estimating Individualized Risk of Breast Cancer; M.H. Gail. 4. Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: A Continuum of Risk; W. Burke. Testing for Breast Cancer Risk in the Ashkenazim; C. Oddoux. Testing Minors for Inherited Cancer Risk; M.Z. Pelias. 7. The Laboratory Analysis of Cancer Susceptibility Genes - Comprehensive Sequencing of BRCA1 and BRCA2; B.E. Ward. Prophylactic Surgery and Inherited Cancer Predisposition; K.S. Hughes. 9. Chemoprevention of Heritable Cancer Risk; V.G. Vogel. 10. Genetics of Colorectal Cancer: An Updated Review; H.T. Lynch. 11. Insurance Issues in Genetic Testing For Cancer; M.M. Cohen. 12. Ethical and Legal Issues in Genetic Testing for Cancer Susceptibility; J. Botkin.