This book approaches the differential diagnosis and management of rare, hereditary cancer syndromes from a practical angle, addressing the issues pertinent to each tumour type as encountered by health professionals in their day-to-day practice. This book enables readers to correctly identify patients with rare cancer syndromes who would benefit from genetic counselling and testing, and provides the necessary knowledge for appropriate patient management and advising at-risk family members. It begins by describing recent advances in genetic testing for cancer-predisposing genes. Leading experts from Europe and Australia then offer detailed, up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and management of a wide range of hereditary cancers. The concluding chapter examines the wider issues that are raised by genetic testing for rare cancer syndromes for patients, families and health professionals. This book is an invaluable source of information for all specialists involved in the care of such patients and their families.

This book approaches the differential diagnosis and management of rare, hereditary cancer syndromes from a practical angle, addressing the issues pertinent to each tumour type as encountered by health professionals in their day-to-day practice. This book enables readers to correctly identify patients with rare cancer syndromes who would benefit from genetic counselling and testing, and provides the necessary knowledge for appropriate patient management and advising at-risk family members. It begins by describing recent advances in genetic testing for cancer-predisposing genes. Leading experts from Europe and Australia then offer detailed, up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and management of a wide range of hereditary cancers. The concluding chapter examines the wider issues that are raised by genetic testing for rare cancer syndromes for patients, families and health professionals. This book is an invaluable source of information for all specialists involved in the care of such patients and their families.

The role of genetics is becoming increasingly important in all aspects of healthcare and particularly in the field of cancer care. Genetics for Health Professionals in Cancer Care: From Principles to Practice equips health professionals with the knowledge and skills required for all aspects of managing cancer family history. This includes taking an accurate cancer family history and drawing a family tree; understanding cancer biology, basic cancer genetics and the genes involved in hereditary breast, ovarian, prostate, colorectal, gastric and related gynaecological cancers and rare cancer predisposing syndromes; assessing cancer risk and communicating risk information; early detection and risk reducing measures available for those at increased risk and managing individuals with hereditary cancer. Drawing on experiences of health professionals, Genetics for Health Professionals in Cancer Care discusses the challenges raised and provides practical advice and insight into what happens when a patient is referred for genetic counselling and genetic testing, including the psychological, social and ethical issues faced by individuals and families with and at risk of hereditary cancer. The book also provides practical guidance on setting up a cancer family history clinic in primary and secondary care. Genetics for Health Professionals in Cancer Care is essential reading for healthcare professionals working with cancer patients and their families, and is an ideal reference text for non-specialists working in cancer genetics.

After his adventures in Greece, Paian finds himself traveling to Egypt with his newfound companion, Erastis. While in Egypt, he will face many challenges and fight enemies he would never had expected. Paian hopes to not only continue his search for a way to stop the evil puppeteer Enchros from taking over humanity, but to look for his long lost friend, Esid Akequre as well. After finding Esid, Paian and Erastis soon learn of disturbing plots in Egypt to overthrow Amun-Re, God of the Sun and lord of the gods. Support for Ptah, patron deity of craftsmen and architects, has been rapidly increasing prior to Paian's arrival. Sennef, the new leader for the cult of Ptah searches for followers to overthrow Amun-Re, unite Egypt and begin a new era under Ptah. The cult of Amun-Re, along with Esid and his secret warriors of Wa'ew Ne Amun-Re, are determined to stop the fall of Amun-Re, no matter the cost. Erastis and Paian soon find themselves swept up into a conflict that they could not imagine nor prepare for.

Paian Kairis, renowned Grecian scholar, had a fairly uneventful life until he recieves a surprise visit from a mysterious man claiming that the world is being threatened by monsters and magic. Agreeing to help, Paian is sent back in time to a world he had always studied but never could have imagined in person. Trapped in Greece during the golden age of Athens, Paian has no choice but to team up with the maiden Erastis. Clashing with the ruthless Enchros, an evil sorceror, every step of the journey, Paian quickly has to learn how to fight and use magic to survive. The further into Grecian mythology Paian and Erastis delve, the more mysteries arise. Paian now finds himself racing to diffuse Enchros' plan to take over the world, but will he be fast enough?

"If you hold back the light, you unleash the darkness."