{"product_id":"ethical-issues-surrounding-genetic-data-the-case-of-breast-cancer-9786208537586","title":"Ethical issues surrounding genetic data: the case of breast cancer","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Hafid Remouche | Karima Chikhi-Remouche | Khedidja Belkharroubi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Our Knowledge Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenetic screening for breast cancer in at-risk women remains a major ethical issue, given that it rejects controversial images, namely: ● a frightening image of cancer;● a positive image of cancer screening.This system, which is aimed at women aged 50 to 74, invites them to take part in a two-part screening examination every two years: a first reading, a bilateral mammogram in two incidences (face and oblique) analyzed by a radiologist, followed by a second reading if the mammogram is negative. However, new genetic screening techniques for at-risk individuals have revolutionized the way in which breast cancer is now treated at a very early, even preventive, stage. For this reason, the concept remains a controversial one, since in these cases we're not talking about sick people, but healthy people who could potentially become ill in the future. This is why I asked myself the following question: \"What is the ethical viewpoint regarding genetic screening for breast cancer in women at risk, with a view to preventive management?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46401068826775,"sku":"9786208537586","price":4049.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9786208537586.webp?v=1769055152","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ethical-issues-surrounding-genetic-data-the-case-of-breast-cancer-9786208537586","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}