Title:
A cancer in the family : take control of your genetic inheritance / Theodora Ross.
Author:
Ross, Theodora, author.
Publication Information:
New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2016]
©2016
Call Number:
RC268.4 .R68 2016
Abstract:
"Oncologist and cancer gene hunter Theo Ross shares the story of discovering her own cancer gene mutation and unraveling her family's unclear history, showing readers along the way what to do if they have a genetic predisposition for cancer or suspect one runs in their family"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9781101982839
Physical Description:
xv, 286 pages : illustration ; 24 cm
Contents:
Knowledge that can save your life -- The double helix : biology isn't destiny -- Taking a family history : dealing with silence, dealing with drama -- Is your doctor truthy? Are you? -- Genetic counseling, genetic testing, and family conversations -- How to manage your cancer risk when information is limited -- Targeted treatments for cancer : realities, myths, possibilities -- Science is a group project : data points and you.
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