Clinical Applications of Cancer Genetic Testing

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-89312-9
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 244 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 661 g

This text provides a clear and concise guide to the evolving role of genetic testing in oncology. Bridging research and clinical practice, it offers essential insights into genetic diagnostics, risk assessment, and personalized treatment. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students, this book simplifies complex concepts, making cutting-edge advancements in cancer genetics more accessible and applicable to patient care.

Dr. Parul Sharma is dedicated to advancing the field of cancer genetics, driven by a commitment to bridging research and clinical practice. Through this text Dr. Sharma aims to make genetic insights more impactful in oncology. Her contributions to research have been recognized with the Young Researcher Award, the Research Luminary Award, and the Young Scientist Award, reflecting her passion for meaningful scientific progress. For her, every breakthrough in this field brings us closer to a future where cancer is no longer a life-defining diagnosis.

Parul Sharma, PhD

Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sharma, Parul

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizinische Ethik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Humangenetik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction to Cancer Genetic 2 Molecular Basis of Cancer: Genetic Alterations and Tumor Development 3 Fundamentals of Cancer Genetics 4 Inherited Cancer Syndromes: Recognition and Management 5 Molecular Diagnostic Tools in Cancer Detection 6 Cytogenetic Diagnostic Testing in Cancer 7 Genomic Profiling: A Paradigm Shift in Precision Oncology 8 Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Cancer Treatment 9 Genetic Counseling in Oncology 10 Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Cancer Genetic Testing 11 Implementing Cancer Genetic Testing in Clinical Practice

Über Autor(innen)

Parul Sharma PhD, Assistant Professor, Biotechnology Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. Dr. Parul Sharma is dedicated to advancing the field of cancer genetics, driven by a commitment to bridging research and clinical practice. She aims with this text to make genetic insights more impactful in oncology. Her contributions to research have been recognized with the Young Researcher Award, the Research Luminary Award, and the Young Scientist Award, reflecting her passion for meaningful scientific progress. For her, every breakthrough in this field brings us closer to a future where cancer is no longer a life-defining diagnosis.