Color Atlas
1 Preinvasive Disease of the Cervix 1
2 Preinvasive Disease of the Vagina and Vulva and Related Disorders 35
3 Invasive Cervical Cancer 53
4 Endometrial Hyperplasia/Estrogen Therapy 113
5 Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus 137
6 Sarcoma of the Uterus 173
7 Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia 185
8 Invasive Cancer of the Vulva 211
9 Invasive Cancer of the Vagina and Urethra 241
10 The Adnexal Mass and Early Ovarian Cancer 259
11 Epithelial Ovarian Cancer 289
12 Germ Cell, Stromal, and Other Ovarian Tumors 351
13 Fallopian Tube Cancer 377
14 Breast Diseases 385
15 Colorectal and Bladder Cancer 423
16 Cancer in Pregnancy 439
17 Complications of Disease and Therapy 473
18 Basic Principles of Chemotherapy 501
19 Tumor Immunology, Host Defense Mechanisms, and Biologic Therapy 521
20 Genes and Cancer 563
21 Palliative Care and Quality of Life 589
App. A Staging 613
App. B Gynecologic Oncology Group Common Toxicity Criteria Grade - October 1988 621
App. C Blood Component Therapy 625
App. D Commonly Used Statistical Terms and Analysis of Clinical Studies 629
App. E Suggested Recommendations for Routine Cancer Screening 633
App. F Nutritional Therapy 635
App. G Basic Principles in Gynecologic Radiotherapy 639
Index 657
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
Christine M. Berg
This book encompasses numerous topics related to thefield of gynecologic oncology. Each topic includes a discussion ofdiagnosis and treatment, as well as staging and etiologies. Thepurpose is to describe the clinical presentation and management ofgynecologic cancer problems in a readable text for the primary care andspecialized physician. A text on the practical aspects of gynecologiconcology is needed and, for the most part, the book meets the statedobjectives. There are areas where the book is too detailed for theaverage primary care physician or specialist in obstetrics andgynecology. For instance, numerous studies are cited regarding thebest chemotherapy regimen throughout the years. A primary doctor doesnot need to know all of this since he or she does not choosechemotherapy regimens. This book is written for community physicians,residents, and students dealing with gynecologic oncology issues. According to my judgment, there are segments of the book that arewritten more for the gynecologic oncologist. The authors are credibleauthorities in the subject matter. The illustrations are excellent. The staging diagrams are more effective than those in other textbooks. The references are appropriate. The table of contents and index areadequate. The book appears quite professional. The highlighted printhelps the reader concentrate on important facts. The quality of thebook is quite good. Despite over-citation of research studies, itremains an easy-to-read book. Highlighting the text helps to alert thereader to key points. It will be quite useful for the generalobstetrician/gynecologist in practice or training and as a referencefor the gynecologic oncologist. I believe theprimary care physicianwould not have a need for this text. This is a book that should bekept in the library or bookstore and purchased only if one isinterested in the field.
Biography
DiSaia, Philip J., MD (UC Irvine); Creasman, William T., MD (Medical Univ of South Carolina)
