Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecologic Oncology by Robert F. Ozols, published by Springer US on November 14, 2012, is a softcover reprint of the original first edition from 1998. This comprehensive volume examines significant advancements in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies, with a particular focus on ovarian cancer. It covers a range of topics, including cytoreductive surgery, screening methods, chemotherapy, and the role of high-dose chemotherapy in treating gynecologic cancers.
Readers will find detailed discussions on the hereditary aspects of these malignancies, as well as insights into molecular genetics and new biologic therapies. The book also addresses the treatment of cervical cancer at all stages, including radiotherapy, and includes a chapter on recent advancements in pathology related to gynecologic cancers. The contributions from various experts highlight the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in achieving clinical advancements in this field. This edition spans 387 pages and is presented in English.
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In recent years, there have been major advances in the treatment of patients with gynecologic malignancies. Perhaps the biggest advances have been in the area of ovarian cancer. Gynecologic Oncology focuses primarily upon this malignancy.
This volume discusses cytoreductive surgery; screening for ovarian cancer; chemotherapy; new chemotherapeutic drugs; the controversy regarding the role of high-dose chemotherapy in gynecologic cancers; the hereditary basis for gynecologic malignancies; molecular genetics; molecular biology and new biologic therapies.
Other topics covered are the treatment of all stages of cervical cancer, including radiotherapy. In addition, a chapter on advances in the pathology of gynecologic cancers is included.
The advances made in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies are due, in part, to the clinical studies performed by many of the contributors to this volume. Clinical advances have been the result of multidisciplinary approaches which involve molecular biologists, pathologists, radiation therapists, surgeons and chemotherapists. Future advances will continue to rely upon collaborative interaction among these different disciplines.
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