Genomics, Cancer Care and Advocacy
by S.F. Terry, K. Zeitz, M.A. Majumder, P.F. Terry
Publisher: Genetic Alliance 2006
Number of pages: 29
Description:
In the past several decades, oncologists and cancer researchers have come to recognize the importance of the role of advocacy organizations in cancer research and treatment. With genomics poised to become a major force in cancer care, advocacy organizations have an important role to play in traditional areas of concern such as patient education about new genomic technologies.
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