Practical gynecologic oncology

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Practical gynecologic oncology

[edited by] Jonathan S. Berek, Neville F. Hacker

Williams & Wilkins, c2000

3rd ed

Available at  / 14 libraries

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Includes bibliographies and index

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The thoroughly updated Third Edition of this highly acclaimed volume is the most comprehensive, current, and practical reference on gynaecologic oncology. It covers all topics relevant to the care of women with malignancies of the breast or reproductive organs, including biology and genetics of cancer, tumor markers and screening, radiation therapy, epidemiology, preinvasive disease, preoperative evaluation, medical management, critical care, and nutritional therapy. This edition features two new chapters on genetics and on laparoscopy and includes timely new information on molecular biology, growth factors, chemotherapy, and cost containment

Table of Contents

Section I: General Principles Biology & Genetics Tumor Markers & Screening Immunology & Biologic Therapy Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy Pathology Epidemiology and Biostatistics Section II: Disease Sites Preinvasive Disease Cervical Cancer Uterine Cancer Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Nonepithelial Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancers Vulvar Cancer Vaginal Cancer Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Breast Disease Section III: Medical and Surgical Topics Preoperative Evaluation Medical Management, and Critical Care Nutritional Therapy Surgical Techniques Laparoscopy Pelvic Exenteration Section IV: Quality of Life Communication Skills Palliative Care and Pain Management Psychological Issues Inde

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