Title Details

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Cancer Epidemiology.

Cancer Detection, Treatment, and Prevention.

Cancer Biology.

Hereditary Cancer Syndromes.

Cancer Sites and Associated Syndromes.

Collection and Interpretation of Cancer Histories.

The Cancer Genetic Counseling Session.

Psychological Aspects of Cancer Counseling.

Predisposition Testing and Counseling.

The Ethical Issues.

Appendix A: Review of Basic Genetics Principles.

Appendix B: Review of Basic Pedigree Symbols.

Index.

"This is an invaluable, reader-friendly resource for genetic counselors and other clinicians working in the field of cancer genetics. This is also the text of choice for genetic counseling training programs. The case examples have been expanded from the previous edition and reflect the enormous increase in knowledge about the practice of cancer genetic counseling over the last seven years." (Doody's)

"...an invaluable, reader-friendly resource for genetic counselors and other clinicians working in the field of cancer genetics." (Doody's Health, February 3, 2002)

"In...the first edition…Katherine Schneider broke important ground…With the second edition, she has done it again by improving on the original and updating the cancer genetics information with up-to-the-minute accuracy…a must-have for anyone working in or learning about cancer genetics..." (Journal of Genetic Counseling, Vol. 11, No. 4, August 2002)

"...I would definitely recommend this book to other genetic counsellors and health-care professionals working directly with hereditary cancer syndromes." (Health Expectations)

"If you are counseling patients about cancer, this book belongs on your bookshelf. From student to healthcare professional, novice to expert, Katherine Schneider's book offers essential information about the clinical and genetic aspects of cancer, valuable guidance in risk assessment and helpful strategies for counseling patients. Katherine Schneider's succinct summaries of hereditary cancer syndromes and tables will be of great benefit in generating differential diagnoses, determining genetic testing options and what cancer screening is indicated. The case examples nicely tie together key concepts, address ethical dilemmas, illustrate the nuances of counseling and the psychological impact information has on patients and their families. "Counseling About Cancer: Strategies for Genetic Counseling" is truly a landmark book in this rapidly evolving field." —Wendy Uhlmann, M.S., University of Michigan

"Counseling about Cancer, 2nd Edition by Katherine Schneider is an essential text for all genetic counselors and health professionals working with cancer genetic programs. It is a 'must read' for all genetic counseling programs, faculty and students. The information is presented in a clear, logical order beginning with cancer epidemiology and ending with its application to predisposition testing. Inclusion of ESLI issues along with a practical framework to the approach of the cancer genetics family enables the reader to see the many dimensions of both the science and art of complex yet common diseases." (Elizabeth Gettig, University of Pittsburgh)

"Katherine Schneider has provided a valuable resource for all health professionals who seek and provide information about hereditary cancer risks. Counseling About Cancer: Strategies for Genetic Counseling is wide-ranging, clear, and highly accessible." ( Patricia T. Kelly, Ph.D., Cancer Risk Assessment)