Clinical Gynecologic Oncology

by DiSaia & Creasman

• ISBN13: 9780323010894
• ISBN10: 032301089X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-08-28
• Publisher: Mosby

Summary

The leading reference for the diagnosis and treatment of common gynecologic malignancies, this "Gold Standard" resource has been updated by an impressive list of internationally renowned authors and contributors for a new sixth edition. Organized by cancer type and size, each chapter begins with an outline followed by a list of abbreviations and acronyms. In addition to cancers of the female reproductive tract, the text discusses breast and colorectal disease. The appendices include sections on staging, screening, nutritional therapy, toxicity criteria, blood component therapy, radiological therapy, and commonly used statistical terms. New chapter on Principles of Hospice Care/Pain Control, written by a noted guest contributor. Expanded content on wound care, radiation cysts, and other complications; the benefits of and guidelines for laparoscopic approaches; and hormone replacement therapy. Expanded section on dystrophies of the vulva. More staging diagrams, e.g. vulva. New section on tamoxifan. Expanded appendix on radiation therapy. New high-quality gross photographs throughout. New 16-page "Atlas of Pathology" Complete redesign features new line drawings for a clear, consistent style. Reduced content on failed trials in chemotherapy. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-630-4

Table of Contents

Color Atlas	xvi
Preinvasive Disease of the Cervix	1	(34)
Preinvasive Disease of the Vagina and Vulva and Related Disorders	35	(18)
Invasive Cervical Cancer	53	(60)
Endomentrial Hyperplasia/Estrogen Therapy	113	(24)
Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus	137	(36)
Sarcoma of the Uterus	173	(12)
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia	185	(26)
Robert A. Burger
William T. Creasman
Invasive Cancer of the Vulva	211	(30)
Invasive Cancer of the Vegina and Urethra	241	(18)
The Adnexal Mass and Early Ovarian Cancer	259	(30)
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer	289	(62)
Germ Cell, Stromal, and Other Ovarian Tumors	351	(26)
Fallopian Tube Cancer	377	(8)
Breast Diseases	385	(38)
Colorectal and Bladder Cancer	423	(16)
Cancer in Pregnancy	439	(34)
Complications of Disease and Therapy	473	(28)
Basic Principles of Chemotherapy	501	(20)
Tumor Immunology, Host Defense Mechanisms, and Biologic Therapy	521	(42)
Genes and Cancer	563	(26)
David G. Mutch
Philip J. DiSaia
Palliative Care and Quality of Life	589	(68)
Bradley J. Monk
Philip J. DiSaia
Appendices
A. Staging	613	(8)
B. Gynecologic Oncology Group Common Toxicity Criteria Grade - October 1988	621	(4)
C. Blood Component Therapy	625	(4)
D. Commonly Used Statistical Terms and Analysis of Clinical Studies	629	(4)
E. Suggested Recommendations for Routine Cancer Screening	633	(2)
F. Nutritional Therapy	635	(4)
G. Basic Principles in Gynecologic Radiotherapy	639	(18)
Index	657