Counseling About Cancer: A Comprehensive Resource for Genetic Counselors and Healthcare Providers

By Katherine A. Schneider, Anu Chittenden, and Kristen Mahoney Shannon, this comprehensive reference is an indispensable guide for genetic counselors and healthcare providers. Now in its fourth edition, this updated and reorganized resource provides detailed information on genetic counseling for patients and their families during the process of genetic testing.

Understanding Hereditary Cancer Predisposition Genes

With over 50 hereditary cancer predisposition genes identified, genetic testing has become a powerful tool in assessing individual cancer risk and creating robust medical plans. However, the process can be complex, with personal and familial factors carrying real emotional weight. This is why genetic counseling is critical in helping patients and their families navigate the emotional and psychological aspects of genetic testing.

A Comprehensive Resource for Clinicians

Counseling about Cancer: Strategies for Genetic Counseling is the only comprehensive resource available for clinicians who want to understand and apply the dimensions of patient care. This updated edition provides detailed information designed to be incorporated into a variety of clinical and healthcare contexts, including:

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

This updated edition promises to continue as the indispensable guide to this challenging subject, providing healthcare providers with the latest guidance and research to deliver exceptional patient care.

About the Book

Product Details:

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Edition: 4th edition (May 15, 2023)
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 544
• ISBN-10: 1119466466
• ISBN-13: 978-1119466468

Counseling about Cancer is a valuable resource for genetic counselors and healthcare providers looking to familiarize themselves with best practices of patient counseling and care. With its comprehensive coverage and updated information, this book is an essential guide for anyone working with patients and families affected by cancer.