Gynaecological oncology / [edited by] Mahmood I. Shafi, Helena M. Earl, Li Tee Tan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shafi, Mahmood, editor.

Earl, Helena M., editor.

Tan, Li Tee, editor.

Series:

Cambridge medicine (Series)

Cambridge medicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Generative organs, Female--Cancer.

Generative organs, Female.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 234 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Providing a thorough and up-to-date overview of the full range of gynaecological cancers, Gynaecological Oncology is a concise introduction, particularly useful for trainees working towards postgraduate examinations. The first section includes introductory chapters on epidemiology, screening and prevention, imaging, pathology, surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and palliation. The second part of the book covers the gynaecological cancer types in turn; each chapter following a similar format looking at clinical issues, staging, and principles of management. Where appropriate, flow-charts and diagrams are used to help the reader assimilate complex information. A chapter is devoted to decision-making, addressing those issues clinicians and women face when deciding on optimal management in given clinical scenarios. The book is practically based and is enhanced by highlighting learning points, management algorithms and clinical images. This is an invaluable resource for all doctors and allied health professionals dealing with women with gynaecological cancers.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Epidemiology of gynaecological cancers; Chapter 2 Screening and prevention of gynaecological cancers; Chapter 3 Pathology of gynaecological cancers; Chapter 4 Imaging in gynaecological oncology; Chapter 5 Surgery for gynaecological cancers; Chapter 6 Radiotherapy for gynaecological cancers; Chapter 7 Systemic therapies for gynaecological cancers; Chapter 8 Palliative care in gynaecological oncology; Chapter 9 Ovarian cancer; Chapter 10 Endometrial cancer

Chapter 11 Cervical and vaginal cancerChapter 12 Vulvar cancer; Chapter 13 Gynaecological sarcomas; Chapter 14 Gestational trophoblastic disease and ovarian germ cell tumours; Chapter 15 Decision making in oncology; Appendix 1: Miscellaneous information; Appendix 2: Incidence and mortality data; Appendix 3: Staging: FIGO and TNM; Appendix 4: Useful websites; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

ISBN:

1-107-20749-5

0-511-84957-5

1-282-63712-6

9786612637124

0-511-68974-8

0-511-69122-X

0-511-69234-X

0-511-69048-7

0-511-69179-3

0-511-68899-7

OCLC:

645092725