Principles and practice of gynecologic oncology / Dennis S. Chi, Don S. Dizon, Catheryn Yashar, Dineo Khabele.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chi, Dennis S., editor.

Dizon, Don S., editor.

Yashar, Catheryn M., editor.

Khabele, Dineo, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gynecology--Practice.

Gynecology.

Oncology.

Genital Neoplasms, Female.

Medical Oncology.

Medical Subjects:

Genital Neoplasms, Female.

Medical Oncology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color)

Edition:

Eighth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, PA : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a Wolters Kluwer business, [2025]

Summary:

"Completely reorganized to be more clinically focused on diagnosis and treatment, Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, Eighth Edition, provides the up-to-date information practitioners, researchers, and students need in an easily accessible manner. Drs. Dennis S. Chi, Dineo Khabele, Don S. Dizon, and Catheryn Yashar oversee an expert team of international, multidisciplinary authors who offer practical coverage of the entire field, including new management and treatment strategies for gynecologic cancers. Each disease site now has a dedicated section with individual chapters on epidemiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnostic imaging, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and more-all designed for quick clinical reference and efficient study. Features a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and care including expert views from radiation oncology, pathology, internal medicine, gastroenterology and nutrition, neurology, pharmacy, genetics, and epidemiology, in addition to medical oncology and surgery Provides international perspectives in every chapter, offering unique perspectives on incidence, mortality, and treatment worldwide, as well as commentary on similarities and differences in management Covers special topics such as perioperative and critical care; surgical procedures; cost-effective and value-based cancer care; pain, nutrition, and palliative care; and a new chapter on supportive care Includes access to more than two dozen videos Highlights authoritative content with hundreds of high-quality, full-color illustrations and nearly 250 tables for quick reference Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. "-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Overview of Basic Biology

Vulvar Cancer

Vaginal Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Corpus : Epithelial Tumors

Corpus : Mesenchymal Tumors

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease : Molar Pregnancy and Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia

Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors

Ovarian Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors

Breast Cancer

Special Topics.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 28, 2024).

Other Format:

Print version: Principles and practice of gynecologic oncology

ISBN:

9781975183288

1975183282

OCLC:

1401622126

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license