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A text for all members of the team treating patients with gynecological cancer. Section I provides the basic science on oncologic practice and discusses the causes and epidemiology of gynecological cancer, essentials of cancer biology, and general biological principles as they relate to therapy. Section II presents basic principles of surgical treatment, including pre- and postoperative care, radiation therapy, and chemotherapeutic treatment. This section also reviews relevant areas of pain management, palliative care, and psychosexual issues. Section III focuses on specific diseases and disease sites and provides an integrated approach to therapy by stage of disease. This second edition contains new chapters on gynecological oncology for the general ob/gyn, cancer in the pregnant patient, and breast cancer. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The thoroughly updated Third Edition of this acclaimed reference incorporates the latest advances in the multidisciplinary therapy of gynecologic cancer. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the biology of gynecologic cancer, the therapeutic modalities available, and the diagnosis and treatment of site-specific malignancies. Because of the importance of multimodality treatment, the site-specific chapters are co-authored by a surgical oncologist, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and a pathologist.

New chapters in this edition cover laparoscopic surgery and national strategies for gynecologic cancer. More than 30 percent of the chapters have been completely rewritten. This edition also includes new full-color illustrations.

FROM THE CRITICS

David A. Fishman

This is a comprehensive and thorough review of gynecologic oncology. The purpose is to provide a current, comprehensive review of the practice of gynecologic oncology, This is an essential book for anyone interested in this field. Any healthcare provider interested in the current practice of gynecologic oncology should read this book. The author is highly qualified. The overall appearance of the book is excellent. The illustrations are appropriate, and the references and the index are adequate. This text should be mandatory for all physicians caring for patients with gynecological malignancies. It represents a comprehensive effort by the leaders in gynecologic oncology.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: David A. Fishman, MD, MS (Northwestern University Medical School)Description: This is a comprehensive and thorough review of gynecologic oncology. Purpose: The purpose is to provide a current, comprehensive review of the practice of gynecologic oncology, This is an essential book for anyone interested in this field. Audience: Any healthcare provider interested in the current practice of gynecologic oncology should read this book. The author is highly qualified. Features: The overall appearance of the book is excellent. The illustrations are appropriate, and the references and the index are adequate. Assessment: This text should be mandatory for all physicians caring for patients with gynecological malignancies. It represents a comprehensive effort by the leaders in gynecologic oncology.

Booknews

A text for all members of the team treating patients with gynecological cancer. Section I provides the basic science on oncologic practice and discusses the causes and epidemiology of gynecological cancer, essentials of cancer biology, and general biological principles as they relate to therapy. Section II presents basic principles of surgical treatment, including pre- and postoperative care, radiation therapy, and chemotherapeutic treatment. This section also reviews relevant areas of pain management, palliative care, and psychosexual issues. Section III focuses on specific diseases and disease sites and provides an integrated approach to therapy by stage of disease. This second edition contains new chapters on gynecological oncology for the general ob/gyn, cancer in the pregnant patient, and breast cancer. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

RATING

4 Stars! from Doody

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