A Practical Guide to Human Cancer Genetics

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Octavo in blue and green laminated stiff paper wrap; spine is blue on the top, green on the bottom; illus.; 240 p. 24 cm. Near fine(-) copy. Minor shelf wear; few scuffs to front cover; else tight copy; pages are bright and free of marks. . Paperback. ISBN: 0521409519

Contents: General principles of cancer genetics -- Chromosomes and cancer -- Molecular genetics of cancer -- Genetic predisposition to cancer -- Ethical issues in human cancer genetics -- Genetics of human cancers by site of origin -- Central nervous system -- Eye -- Cardiorespiratory system and thorax -- Endocrine system -- Gastro-intestinal system -- Reproductive system -- Urinary system -- Haematological and lymphoid neoplasia -- Musculoskeletal system -- Skin tumours and inherited disorders predisposing to skin tumours -- Inherited conditions predisposing to dermatological malignancy -- Inherited cancer-predisposing syndromes -- Fundamentals of genetics.