The most comprehensive guide available on hereditary cancers, from
understanding risk, prevention, and genetic counseling and testing
to treatment, quality of life, and more. Up to 10 percent of
cancers are caused by inherited mutations in specific genes.
Finding out that you or your loved ones may be at increased risk of
developing cancer because of a genetic mutation raises a lot of
questions: Is cancer inevitable? Is there anything I should do
differently in my life? Will my children also be at higher risk of
cancer? Should I have preemptive treatments or surgery? This
comprehensive guide provides answers to these questions and more.
Written by three passionate patient advocates, this book is a
compilation of the trusted information and support provided for
more than two decades by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
(FORCE), the de facto voice of the hereditary cancer community.
Combining the latest scientific research with national guidelines,
expert advice, and compelling patient stories, the book offers
previvors (those who have a mutation but have never been
diagnosed), survivors, and their families the guidance they need to
face the unique physical and emotional challenges of living in a
high-risk body. An ideal resource for genetic counselors,
physicians, nurses, advocates, and others who support and care for
the hereditary cancer community, Living with Hereditary Cancer Risk
also provides coverage of * signs of inherited cancer risk in a
family; * the value of genetic counseling and testing; * mutations
in BRCA, Lynch Syndrome, and other genes that elevate cancer risk;
* risk-reducing strategies; * traditional treatments and newer
personalized approaches, including immunotherapies and PARP
inhibitors; * nationally recommended guidelines for prevention,
early detection, and treatment; * insurance coverage and
discrimination protections; and * coping with sexual health,
fertility, menopause, and other quality of life issues.
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