Expert Guidance on Genetic Counseling for Cancer: Strategies and Best Practices

Written by renowned authors Anu Chittenden, Kristen Mahoney Shannon, and Katherine A. Schneider, Counseling About Cancer: Strategies for Genetic Counseling is a comprehensive reference guide for genetic counselors and healthcare providers. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and reorganized to provide the most current and authoritative information on genetic counseling for cancer.

The Importance of Genetic Testing in Cancer Risk Assessment

With over 50 hereditary cancer predisposition genes identified, genetic testing has become a crucial tool in assessing individual cancer risk and creating personalized medical plans. However, the process of genetic testing can be complex and emotionally challenging, making genetic counseling a vital component of patient care.

Genetic counseling is essential for patients and their families, as it helps them navigate the complex emotional and personal factors involved in genetic testing. It is critical for healthcare providers to understand the nuances of genetic counseling to provide empathetic and informed care.

A Comprehensive Resource for Genetic Counselors and Healthcare Providers

Counseling About Cancer is the only comprehensive resource available that provides detailed information on the dimensions of patient care. This updated edition offers:

• New chapters on pediatric cancer syndromes, genetic testing technology, and more
• Increased focus on gynecological cancer syndromes and related genes
• Detailed case studies to reinforce themes of each chapter

Updated with the latest guidance and research, Counseling About Cancer promises to continue as the indispensable guide to this challenging subject. This book is an invaluable resource for genetic counselors and healthcare providers seeking to familiarize themselves with best practices of patient counseling and care.

Book Details

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 4th edition

Publication Date: May 15, 2023

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 544

ISBN-10: 1119466466

ISBN-13: 978-1119466468