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Clinical Gynecologic Oncology

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  • 8th Edition - March 1, 2012
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Philip J. DiSaia, William T. Creasman
  • Language: English

Clinical Gynecologic Oncology, by Drs. Di Saia and Creasman, is the leading medical reference book geared toward helping you improve gynecologic cancer outcomes. You’ll see how to… Read more

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Clinical Gynecologic Oncology, by Drs. Di Saia and Creasman, is the leading medical reference book geared toward helping you improve gynecologic cancer outcomes. You’ll see how to take advantage of the latest advances in early detection and improved treatment options for gynecologic cancers, especially uterine and cervical cancers, equipping you with the skills you need to provide effective and compassionate care for your patients.

Key features

  • Easily identify and absorb key information with outlines beginning each chapter.

  • Choose the best management plan for each patient using algorithms throughout the book.

Readership

OB/GYN

Residents

Oncology

Table of contents

    1. Preinvasive Disease of the Cervix

    2. Preinvasive Disease of the Vagina and Vulva and Related Disorders

    3. Invasive Cervical Cancer

    4. Endometrial Hyperplasia, Estrogen Therapy, and the Prevention of Endometrial Cancer

    5. Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Corpus

    6. Sarcoma of the Uterus

    7. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

    8. Invasive Cancer of the Vulva

    9. Invasive Cancer of the Vagina MAN

    10. The Adnexal Mass

    11. Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

    12. Germ Cell, Stromal, and Other Ovarian Tumors

    13. Fallopian Tube Cancer

    14. Breast Diseases

    15. Cancer in Pregnancy

    16. Complications of Disease and Therapy

    17. Basic Principles of Chemotherapy

    18. Targeted Therapy and Molecular Genetics

    19. Genes and Cancer: Genetic Counseling and Clinical Management

    20. Palliative Care and Quality of Life Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynecologic Malignancies

    22. Epidemiology of Commonly Used Statistical Terms and Analysis of Clinical Studies

    23. Basic Principles in Gynecologic Radiotherapy

    Appendices
    A. Staging
    B. Modified from Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)
    C. Blood Component Therapy
    D. Suggested Recommendations for Routine Cancer Screening
    E. Nutritional Therapy

Review quotes

"For those who do not have an old edition and are interested gynecological oncology, this is an excellent book. For those training in the subspeciality, the authors of the various chapters have updated the basic and necessary knowledge, and for senior consultants in the field of gynecological oncology it is certainly worth taking a look at the new edition."

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, March 2014

Product details

  • Edition: 8
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 16, 2014
  • Language: English

About the authors

PD

Philip J. DiSaia

Affiliations and expertise
The Dorothy Marsh Chair in Reproductive Biology, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine College of Medicine, Irvine, California, UCI Medical Center, Orange, California

WC

William T. Creasman

Affiliations and expertise
Sims-Hester Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

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