Genetica Medica Thompson -

: Includes dedicated sections for 29 commonly seen genetic disorders , providing summaries of features, causes, and management.

Unlike oncology textbooks that focus on chemotherapy, Thompson focuses on the genetic basis of cancer. It clearly explains the two-hit hypothesis (Knudson's theory), oncogenes vs. tumor suppressor genes (e.g., BRCA1/2 , TP53 , APC ), and the role of microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer. genetica medica thompson