Ethics of Genetic Prognosis after the 'Right to Know/Not to Know' Debate
Exploring the ethics of sharing prognostic genetic information, this volume integrates insights from bioethics, sociology, and anthropology. It aims to establish a new framework for understanding the implications and responsibilities involved in disclosing genetic data, addressing the complex interplay between knowledge, privacy, and societal impact.
This book provides an update of the latest advances by international experts in the field of hereditary cancer, with special emphasis on the needs of medical practice. The first part is devoted to a discussion of the mechanisms by which predispositions lead to breast and ovarian cancer, intestinal cancer, neoplasia of endocrine glands, and tumors in rare cancer syndromes. Attention is also given to epidemiological aspects of familial cancer occurrence. The second part covers genetic counseling and testing of members of high-risk families, as well as the prevention and treatment of hereditary cancer. Clearly written and well-organized, this book provides essential information not only for molecular geneticists and epidemiologists, but also for genetic counselors and oncologists.