Ovarian Cancer in Elderly Patients / edited by Gilles Freyer.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Freyer, Gilles, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Gynecology.

Geriatrics.

Oncology.

Pathology.

Surgery.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (VII, 103 pages 3 illustrations, 1 illustrations in color.)

Edition:

First edition 2016.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This practical book provides up-to-date information on the particular features of ovarian cancer in older women and the best management approach. The full range of relevant topics is covered. Guidance is provided on geriatric assessment, screening, pathology, diagnosis, and follow-up. The various treatment options are carefully explained, covering surgical approaches, chemotherapy as a first-line strategy, the use of anti-angiogenic agents, and treatment of relapse. The cognitive problems that may arise in elderly women during and after treatment of ovarian cancer are documented, with advice on response. Guidance is also provided on the design of clinical trials, and current directions in biological research are reviewed. This book will be of value to both practitioners and researchers with an interest in ovarian cancer and the elderly.

Contents:

Introduction

Treatment strategies in elderly patients with cancer: Where are we?- Geriatric assessment

Short screening questionnaires for oncologists

Cognitive problems during and after treatment

Pathology

Screening, diagnosis, follow-up

Surgery and peri-operative considerations.-ä Chemotherapy: first-line strategy

Treatment of relapse

Management of anti-angiogenic agents

How to design clinical trials?- Biological research: current directions. .

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783319235882

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.