Publisher's Synopsis
Using her own family's story (including her diagnosis with Inherited Melanoma), the latest science of cancer genetics and her experience as a practicing physician, Ross shows readers how to spot the patterns of inherited cancer, how to get tested for cancer-causing genes and what to do if you have one. A Cancer in the Family is the first authoritative, go-to text for people facing inherited cancer. It empowers readers to make decisions that will keep them and their families healthy.