Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of pediatric cancer genetics with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Nathaniel H. Robin and Meagan Farmer, MS, CGC, MBA. Ideal for pediatric oncologists and all providers who care for children, this easy-to-read reference addresses the remarkable potential of genetic testing as well as the complexities of choosing the correct test, understanding the results, and counseling the family.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. v 6. Preface - p. vii 7. Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. The Genetic Evaluation of a Child With Cancer - p. 21 9. Chapter 3. Genetic Counseling - p. 33 10. Chapter 4. Cancer Genetics and Biology - p. 41 11. Chapter 5. Genetic Testing Techniques - p. 47 12. Chapter 6. Genetic Syndromes With an Associated Cancer Risk - p. 65 13. Chapter 7. Cancer Syndromes That Present in Childhood - p. 77 14. Chapter 8. Ethical and Legal Issues - p. 93 15. Chapter 9. Multidisciplinary Care of the Pediatric Cancer Patient - p. 101 16. Chapter 10. Case Examples - p. 115 17. Index - p. 121
Get a quick, expert overview of the many key facets of pediatric cancer genetics with this concise, practical resource by Dr. Nathaniel H. Robin and Meagan Farmer, MS, CGC, MBA. Ideal for pediatric oncologists and all providers who care for children, this easy-to-read reference addresses the remarkable potential of genetic testing as well as the complexities of choosing the correct test, understanding the results, and counseling the family.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. v 6. Preface - p. vii 7. Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. The Genetic Evaluation of a Child With Cancer - p. 21 9. Chapter 3. Genetic Counseling - p. 33 10. Chapter 4. Cancer Genetics and Biology - p. 41 11. Chapter 5. Genetic Testing Techniques - p. 47 12. Chapter 6. Genetic Syndromes With an Associated Cancer Risk - p. 65 13. Chapter 7. Cancer Syndromes That Present in Childhood - p. 77 14. Chapter 8. Ethical and Legal Issues - p. 93 15. Chapter 9. Multidisciplinary Care of the Pediatric Cancer Patient - p. 101 16. Chapter 10. Case Examples - p. 115 17. Index - p. 121
