Principles and practice of gynecologic oncology
Barakat, Richard R. (ed)
Principles and practice of gynecologic oncology - 5th ed. - Philadelphia Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2009 - xv, 1072 p., [15] p. of plates : ill.
5th ed. / edited by Richard R. Barakat, Maurie Markman, Marcus E. Randall.
Includes bibliographical references and index. This updated fifth edition provides comprehensive coverage of the biology of gynecologic cancer, the therapeutic modalities available, and the diagnosis and treatment of site-specific malignancies. Because of the importance of multimodality treatment, the site-specific chapters are co-authored by a surgical oncologist, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and a pathologist. State-of-the-art information on molecular biology, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and gene-directed therapies is included throughout the book. This edition has 30 per cent new contributing authors and new material. Several chapters have been consolidated and streamlined to create a more concise, user-friendly book. Information about psychological aspects, surgical rehabilitation, and pregnancy-related issues has been incorporated into many of the disease site chapters. There is a companion website that will offer the fully searchable text.
078177845X 9780781778459
BREAST NEOPLASMS
GENITAL NEOPLASMS, FEMALE
Principles and practice of gynecologic oncology - 5th ed. - Philadelphia Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2009 - xv, 1072 p., [15] p. of plates : ill.
5th ed. / edited by Richard R. Barakat, Maurie Markman, Marcus E. Randall.
Includes bibliographical references and index. This updated fifth edition provides comprehensive coverage of the biology of gynecologic cancer, the therapeutic modalities available, and the diagnosis and treatment of site-specific malignancies. Because of the importance of multimodality treatment, the site-specific chapters are co-authored by a surgical oncologist, a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and a pathologist. State-of-the-art information on molecular biology, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and gene-directed therapies is included throughout the book. This edition has 30 per cent new contributing authors and new material. Several chapters have been consolidated and streamlined to create a more concise, user-friendly book. Information about psychological aspects, surgical rehabilitation, and pregnancy-related issues has been incorporated into many of the disease site chapters. There is a companion website that will offer the fully searchable text.
078177845X 9780781778459
BREAST NEOPLASMS
GENITAL NEOPLASMS, FEMALE