Full Description
This book is a guide to the prevention, diagnosis and management of gynaecologic cancers.
Divided into nine sections, the first chapters examine different types of cancer - cervical, endometrial, ovarian, and vulval and vaginal.
The next section covers screening and management of familial gynaecological cancers, followed by coverage of various treatment options - chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy, a newer modality.
The finals chapters cover miscellaneous topics such as breast cancer screening, gynae-oncological emergencies, hormone replacement therapy, and palliative care; concluding with staging systems for the different types of cancer.
The comprehensive text covers both pre-malignant and malignant lesions, placing emphasis on the importance of prevention.
Each chapter provides not only scientific content, but also explains practical approaches to patient care.
Contents
SECTION 1: Cervical Cancer
SECTION 2: Endometrial Cancer
SECTION 3: Ovarian Cancer
SECTION 4: Vulval and Vaginal Cancer
SECTION 5: Management of Familial Gynaecological Cancers
SECTION 6: Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Gynecological Cancers
SECTION 7: Newer Modality: Targeted Therapy in Gynaecological Cancer
SECTION 8: Miscellaneous
SECTION 9: Annexures
