Cancer : Genetics and the Environment, Used [Paperback]

This volume contains papers presented at a conference on Genetics and the Environment which was held by the Strang International Cancer Prevention Center on November 15th and 16th, 1996 in New York. The text seeks to describe the evolution and current status of human cancer genetics and the current role of molecular diagnosis. It elucidates the significance of mutations in specific cancer-related genes and the ethical implications of genetic testing. Environmental factors such as tobacco and toxic chemicals that have an important impact on cancer risk are also discussed.

Cancer : Genetics and the Environment, Used [Paperback]