A cancer in the family, take control of your genetic inheritance, by Theodora Ross, M.D., Ph. D
Type
Label
A cancer in the family, take control of your genetic inheritance, by Theodora Ross, M.D., Ph. D
Language
eng
resource.biographical
contains biographical information
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
A cancer in the family
Oclc number
946905443
Responsibility statement
by Theodora Ross, M.D., Ph. D
Series statement
Thorndike Press large print lifestyles
Sub title
take control of your genetic inheritance
Summary
Oncologist and cancer gene hunter Theo Ross delivers the first authoritative, go-to guide for people facing a genetic predisposition for cancer. This book empowers readers to face their genetic heritage without fear and make decisions that will keep them and their families healthy
Table Of 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