A Cancer in the Family

Take Control of Your Genetic Inheritance

By: Theodora Ross, Siddhartha Mukherjee

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

Oncologist and cancer gene hunter Theo Ross delivers the first authoritative go-to for people facing a genetic predisposition for cancer.

There are 13 million people with cancer in the United States, and it's estimated that about 1.3 million of these cases are hereditary. Yet despite advanced training in cancer genetics and years of practicing medicine, Dr. Theo Ross was never certain whether the history of cancers in her family was simple bad luck or a sign that they were carriers of a cancer-causing genetic mutation. Then she was diagnosed with melanoma, and for someone with a dark complexion, melanoma made no sense. It turned out there was a genetic factor at work.

Using her own family's story, the latest science of cancer genetics, and her experience as a practicing physician, Ross shows listeners how to spot the patterns of inherited cancer, how to get tested for cancer-causing genes, and what to do if you have one.

With a foreword by Siddartha Mukherjee, prize winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies, this will be the first authoritative go-to for people facing inherited cancer. This book empowers listeners to face their genetic heritage without fear and to make decisions that will keep them and their families healthy.

©2016 Theodora Ross (P)2016 Gildan Media LLC

Loved it!

Very interesting to listen to, very good performance, lots of good information. I have CLL and this has made me want to do my DNA testing and see if f I can help anyone in my family, we also have a high prevalence of Celiac disease in our family. Thanks so much for writing and his book!