[edited by] Philip J. Di Saia, William T. Creasman ; associate editors, Robert S. Mannel, D. Scott McMeekin, David G. Mutch.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
8th ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Philadelphia, PA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Elsevier/Saunders,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2012.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xii, 708 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. (chiefly col.) ;
Dimensions
29 cm.
GENERAL NOTES
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Rev. ed. of: Clinical gynecologic oncology / Philip J. DiSaia, William T. Creaseman. 7th ed. 2007.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Preinvasive disease of the cervix / William T. Creasman -- Preinvasive disease of the vagina and vulva and related disorders / Joan L. Walker and Cara A. Mathews -- Invasive cervical cancer / Krishnansu S. Tewari and Bradley J. Monk -- Endometrial hyperplasia, estrogen therapy, and the prevention of endometrial cancer / Lisa M. Landrum, Rosemary E. Zuna, and Joan L. Walker -- Adenocarcinoma of the uterine corpus / William T. Creasman and David Scott Miller -- Sarcoma of the uterus / D. Scott McMeekin -- Gestational trophoblastic disease / Emily M. Ko and John T. Soper -- Invasive cancer of the vulva / Jeanne M. Schilder and Frederick B. Stehman -- Invasive cancer of the vagina / Brian M. Slomovitz and Robert L. Coleman -- The adnexal mass / D. Scott McMeekin, Robert Mannel, and Philip J. Disaia -- Epithelial ovarian cancer / Eric L. Eisenhauer, Ritu Salani, and Larry J. Copeland -- Germ cell, stromal, and other ovarian tumors / Michael A. Bidus, John C. Elkas, and G. Scott Rose -- Fallopian tube cancer / Michael A. Bidus, G. Larry Maxwell, and G. Scott Rose -- Breast diseases / Mary L. Gemignani -- Cancer in pregnancy / Krishnansu S. Tewari -- Complications of disease and therapy / Daniel L. Clarke-Pearson -- Basic principles of chemotherapy / Christina S. Chu and Stephen C. Rubin -- Targeted therapy and molecular genetics / Shannon N. Westin, Anil K. Sood, and Robert L. Coleman -- Genes and cancer : genetic counseling and clinical management / David G. Mutch and Philip J. DiSaia -- Palliative care and quality of life / Dana M Chase [and others] -- Role of minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic malignancies / Jeffrey M. Fowler, David E. Cohn, and Robert S. Mannel -- Epidemiology of commonly used statistical terms and analysis of clinical studies / Wendy R. Brewster -- Basic principles in gynecologic radiotherapy / Catheryn M. Yashar.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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. A new chapters on Genetic Counseling and Clinical Management of Inherited Disease; Molecular Genetics; and Minimally Invasive Surgery, plus sweeping updates covering all the latest advances. Find everything you need to face your daily challenges with appendices covering staging, screening, nutritional therapy, toxicity criteria, blood component therapy, and radiation therapy. Stay current on gynecologic cancer treatment options and protocols with the leading reference for diagnosis and treatment.