Clinical Gynecologic Oncology

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 6th edition. Organized by cancer type and size, each of the chapters 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.Outline provided at the beginning of each chapterKey Points are highlighted within the body of the textSummary tables and boxes spotlight key teaching pointsAlgorithms show critical pathways for diagnosis and treatmentBibliography listed by topicNew chapter on Principles of Hospice Care/Pain Control, written by a noted guest contributorExpanded content on wound care, radiation cysts, and other complications; the benefits of and guidelines for laparoscopic approaches; and hormone replacement therapyExpanded section on dystrophies of the vulvaMore staging diagrams, e.g. vulvaNew section on tamoxifanExpanded appendix on radiation therapyNew high-quality gross photographs throughoutNew 16-page "Atlas of Pathology"Complete redesign features new line drawings for a clear, consistent styleReduced content on failed trials in chemotherapy