Manual of Gynecologic Oncology

Hardcover: 364 pages
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company; 1 edition (July 21, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9814343692
ISBN-13: 978-9814343695
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches

This invaluable manual provides a practical overview of the field of gynecologic oncology. Focusing on clinical aspects of the specialty, it provides hands-on guidance for those caring for patients with ovarian, cervical, uterine, and lower genital tract cancers. It describes the current epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and multimodality management of the most common gynecologic malignancies. Chapters are also devoted to radiation and chemotherapy, as well as symptom management. The book is designed for quick reference.

CONTENTS
Contributors
Preface
1. Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Malignancies Waleed S.W. Shalaby
2. Radiation Therapy for Gynecologic Malignancies Lara Bonner Millar and Lilie L. Lin
3. Preinvasive Disease of the Lower Genital Tract Sarah H. Kim
4. Vulvar Cancer Raffi Chalian and Christina S. Chu
5. Vaginal Cancer Rajul Kothari and Peter A. Argenta
6. Cervical Cancer Heidi J. Gray
7. Endometrial Cancer Evelyn B. Marsh
8. Uterine Sarcoma Andrea R. Hagemann
9. Epithelial Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Carcinoma Sarah Czok and Stephanie V. Blank
10. Sex Cord-Stromal and Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary John B. Liao
11. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and Molar Pregnancy Janos L. Tanyi
12. Oncologic Emergencies Sarah Adams
13. Supportive Care Yevgeniya J. Ioffe and Premal H. Thaker
Index