| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 342 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Chemotherapy in gynecologic malignancies -- Radiation therapy for gynecologic malignancies -- Preinvasive disease of the lower genital tract -- Vulvar cancer -- Vaginal cancer -- Cervical cancer -- Endometrial cancer -- Uterine sarcoma -- Epithelial ovarian and fallopian tube carcinoma -- Sex cord-stromal and germ cell tumors of the ovary -- Gestational trophoblastic disease and molar pregnancy -- Oncologic emergencies -- Supportive care |
| Summary |
This invaluable manual provides a practical overview of the field of gynecologic oncology. Focusing on clinical aspects of the specialty, it provides hands-on guidance for those caring for patients with ovarian, cervical, uterine, and lower genital tract cancers. It describes the current epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and multimodality management of the most common gynecologic malignancies. Chapters are also devoted to radiation and chemotherapy, as well as symptom management. The book is designed for quick reference |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Generative organs, Female -- Cancer.
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Genital Neoplasms, Female
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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Generative organs, Female -- Cancer
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Chu, Christina S
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Rubin, Stephen C
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| LC no. |
2011293561 |
| ISBN |
9789814343701 |
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9814343706 |
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1283433753 |
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9781283433754 |
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