Overview
- Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), also known as the Lynch syndrome, has not yet been covered in one comprehensive text The basic and clinical knowledge related to hereditary colorectal cancer is expanding and evolving rapidly A panel of worldwide experts address the issues surrounding hereditary colorectal cancer
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series (MDA, volume 5)
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Table of contents (36 chapters)
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History
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Basic Sciences and Genetics
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Pathology
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Clinical Science: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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About this book
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US and the third most recently linked to cancer deaths. The national annual incidence rate of colorectal cancer is approximately 148,000+, striking slightly more females than males. The lifetime risk of colorectal cancer is 5-6%, however patients with a familial risk (with two or more first or second degree relatives) make up 20% of the patients. Persons who carry genetic mutations linked to hereditary colorectal cancer are the most likely to develop the disease.
Reviews
“This unique book is designed as a consultative source for individuals involved in the care of patients with colorectal cancer and patients at risk due to familial genetic testing. … Genetics counselors, medical geneticists, surgeons, and oncology specialists would find this book extremely useful. … The intimidating subject of hereditary colorectal cancer is well reviewed and presented in an easy-to-read manner. A job well done.” (Luis F. Escobar, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2018)
“This comprehensive book details basic scientific knowledge, clinically relevant algorithms, and the historical framework of hereditary colorectal cancer. … It is written for colorectal specialists, which may include surgeons, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and geneticists. … The book would be an excellent definitive reference for any medical library. … There is no comparable book, and the information it provides would be very difficult to obtain from other sources in such a well- balanced and complete presentation.” (Neal Wilkinson, Doody’s Review Service, January, 2011)
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Editors: Miguel A. Rodriguez-Bigas, Raul Cutait, Patrick M. Lynch, Ian Tomlinson, Hans F.A. Vasen
Series Title: MD Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6603-2
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2010
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-6602-5Published: 13 September 2010
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-2662-2Published: 07 November 2012
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4419-6603-2Published: 10 September 2010
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 630
Topics: Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gastroenterology