The Role Of Genetics In Breast And Reproductive Cancers

Author : Piri Welcsh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441904778
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Role of Genetics in Breast and Reproductive Cancers written by Piri Welcsh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-10-03 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume will explore the latest findings in research into the genetics of breast and reproductive cancers, covering the epidemiological aspects of these cancers, their etiology, the effect of environment on genes and cancer etiology, and how research in this area can lead to development of preventative measures and treatments.

Author : Piri Welcsh
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9781441904768
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Role of Genetics in Breast and Reproductive Cancers written by Piri Welcsh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume will explore the latest findings in research into the genetics of breast and reproductive cancers, covering the epidemiological aspects of these cancers, their etiology, the effect of environment on genes and cancer etiology, and how research in this area can lead to development of preventative measures and treatments.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309169240
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cancer and the Environment written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine wanted to address the link between environmental factors and the development of cancer in light of recent advances in genomics. They asked what research tools are needed, how new scientific information can be applied in a timely manner to reduce the burden of cancer, and how this can be flexible enough to treat the individual.

Author : B.A. Ponder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401106770
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Genetics of Cancer written by B.A. Ponder and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been recognized for almost 200 years that certain families seem to inherit cancer. It is only in the past decade, however, that molecular genetics and epidemiology have combined to define the role of inheritance in cancer more clearly, and to identify some of the genes involved. The causative genes can be tracked through cancer-prone families via genetic linkage and positional cloning. Several of the genes discovered have subsequently been proved to play critical roles in normal growth and development. There are also implications for the families themselves in terms of genetic testing with its attendant dilemmas, if it is not clear that useful action will result. The chapters in The Genetics of Cancer illustrate what has already been achieved and take a critical look at the future directions of this research and its potential clinical applications.

Author : Claudine Isaacs
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420020366
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hereditary Breast Cancer written by Claudine Isaacs and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-09-19 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended for medical oncologists, surgeons, obstetricians, gynecologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, and primary care physicians, this text presents the epidemiological, biological, and clinical issues associated with hereditary breast cancer. It offers clear guidance on the application and utilization of cancer risk assessment models, geneti

Author : Barbara T. Zimmerman
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 9781578065783
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Breast Cancer Genetics written by Barbara T. Zimmerman and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health & Sickness -- Consumer Health This book by a scientist whose background is in cellular and molecular biology examines the fearsome disease that strikes one in eight women in the United States. Although women are more likely to die of heart disease or of lung cancer, a diagnosis of breast cancer is the medical pronouncement that a woman is most likely to fear. It kills more than 40,000 Americans annually. Why are some women more vulnerable than others? The interplay between genetics and environment is suspected. Thus this book for general readers will help them understand the genetic bases of both sporadic and inherited breast cancers. Although only five to ten percent of breast cancer patients have inherited mutations in these genes, all women need to understand the genetic implications of the disease. In clear, concise language Barbara T. Zimmerman guides the reader through the complexities, discussing in detail the genes that are known to increase susceptibility and the ways they are passed on. Examining the general biology of breast cancer, Zimmerman describes how sporadic and inherited forms of the disease arise and how the location of the tumors can affect the body. She discusses genetic mutations and their roles in the development of tumors and tells how these potentially cancer-inducing genes were discovered. Covered too are the issues of risk, prevention, screening, diagnosis, therapy, and genetic testing and counseling. Zimmerman concludes with a comprehensive analysis of current research and with an emphasis on how a woman's understanding of inherited breast cancer can help doctors seeking to design better methods for prevention and therapy. A useful list of resources for further information about the genetic causes of breast cancer is included. Barbara T. Zimmerman did her graduate work in experimental pathology and her post-doctoral research in the cellular and molecular processes of disease. Widely published, she is the manager of the Denver-based firm Biomedical Communication and Consulting.

Author : Gulisa Turashvili
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889664031
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Current Concepts of Prevention and Treatment written by Gulisa Turashvili and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paolo Peterlongo
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 288963132X
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Accomplishments, Collaborative Projects and Future Initiatives in Breast Cancer Genetic Predisposition written by Paolo Peterlongo and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eBook, we described the accomplishments, collaborative projects and future initiatives in the field of breast cancer genetic predisposition. More specifically, the articles included focused on aspects such as mutation screening in unexplored populations, identification and characterization of novel predisposing genes and mutations, and population screening.

Author : Henry T. Lynch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics and Breast Cancer written by Henry T. Lynch and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Brian E. Henderson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199771588
Total Pages : 467 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hormones, Genes, and Cancer written by Brian E. Henderson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-03-13 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hormonal carcinogenesis is an important and controversial area of current research. In addition to accelerating existing cancers, can hormones play the role of primary carcinogens? How do genetic factors influence hormone-related cancer risk? Hormones, Genes, and Cancer addresses these questions. Over the past few decades, cancer research has focused on external environmental causes(e.g., tobacco smoke, viruses, asbestos). With the advent of new genetic sequencing techniques, we are just now beginning to understand how the body's internal environment(i.e., the hormones and growth factors that determine normal development) influences cancer etiology and prevention. From molecular insights to clinical analyses, this volume provides state-of-the-art information on the complex interactions between hormones and genes and cancer. The epidemiology and molecular endocrinology of prostate, breast, uterine, ovarian and testicular cancer are detailed in this timely treatise.