Oncologist and cancer gene hunter Theo Ross delivers the first authoritative, go-to guide for people facing a genetic predisposition for cancer. This book empowers readers to face their genetic heritage without fear and make decisions that will keep them and their families healthy.

Originally published: New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2016] Includes index.

Knowledge that can save your life -- The double helix: biology isn't destiny -- Taking a family history: dealing with silence, dealing with drama -- Is your doctor truthy? Are you? -- Genetic counseling, genetic testing, and family conversations -- How to manage your cancer risk when information is limited -- Targeted treatments for cancer: realities, myths, possibilities -- Science is a group project: data points and you.