Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology provides comprehensive coverage of the biology of gynaecologic cancer, the therapeutic modalities available, and the diagnosis and treatment of site-specific malignancies.
State-of-the-art information on molecular biology, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and gene-directed therapies is included throughout Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology.
Several chapters have been consolidated and streamlined to create a more concise, user-friendly book. Information about psychological aspects, surgical rehabilitation, and pregnancy-related issues has been incorporated into many of the disease site chapters.
Contents
Epidemiology of Gynecologic Cancer
- Epidemiology of Gynecologic Cancers
- Clinical Genetics of Gynecologic Cancer
- The Biology of Gynecoligc Cancer
- Tumor Invasion, Agniogenesis, and Metastasis: Biology and Clinical Application
- Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genese
- Immunotherapy of Gynecologic Malignancies
- Development and Identification of Tumor Markers
- Cancer Prevention Strategies
- Clinical Trails Methodology and Biostatistics
- Diagnostic Imaging Techniques in Gynecologic Oncology
Therapeutic Modalities and Related Subjects
- Perioperative and Critical Care
- Surgical Principles in Gynecologic Oncology
- Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecolgic Cancer
- Biologic and Physical Aspects of Radiation Oncology
- Principlesof Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Cancer
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Gynecologic Cancer
- Hormones and Human Malignancies
- Innovative 21st Century Therapies
- Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Preinvasive Lesions of the Lower Genital Tract
Disease Sites
- Vulva
- Vagina
- Uterine Cervix
- Corpus: Epithelial Tumors
- Corpus: Mesenchymal Tumors
- Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors
- Ovarian Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors
- Molar Pregnancy and Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasms
- Breast Cancer
Special Management Topics
- Management of Infections in Patients with Gynecologic Malignancy
- Management of Complications of Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
- Management of Pain
- Nutrition Support of Patients with Gynecologic Cancer
- Quality of Life Issues in Gynecologic Oncology
- End of Life Care
Index
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