1st Edition

Gynaecologic Cancer A Handbook for Students and Practitioners

    840 Pages 27 Color & 110 B/W Illustrations
    by Jenny Stanford Publishing

    Gynaecologic oncology is one of the most important subjects in gynaecology and a very challenging field. The management of patients with gynaecological cancers is complex, as the impact of the outcome of such cancers can be critical.

    This handbook covers the basics of carcinogenesis and the advances in the prevention and management of all gynaecologic cancers, including breast cancer. Gynaecologic oncology has always been perceived as the most difficult subject in obstetrics and gynaecology, but this handbook proves it otherwise. The text is presented in a systematic and easy-to-understand manner and is supplemented by plenty of images and illustrations and up-to-date references from established sources. The book also introduces readers to the new FIGO 2009 staging system and will be a very useful reference for researchers and clinicians.

    World Cancer Statistics and Burden of Gynae Cancer
    Genes and Carcinogenesis
    Cancer of Vulva
    Cancer of Vagina
    Screening for Cervical Cancer
    Human Papillomavirus and HPV Vaccine
    Management of Pre-invasive Disease of Cervix
    Cancer of Cervix
    Cancer of Endometrium
    Uterine Sarcoma
    Cancer of Fallopian tube
    Cancer of Ovary (Epithelial)
    Ovarian Germ Cell Tumours
    Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumours
    Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
    Breast Cancer for Gynaecologic Oncologist
    Gynaecologic Cancer in Pregnancy
    Tumour Markers in Gynaecologic Oncology
    Diagnostic Imaging in Gynaecologic Oncology
    Peri-operative Care for Gynaecologic Cancer Patients
    Basic Anatomy and Principles of Surgery in Gynae Oncology
    Basic Principles of Radiotherapy
    Basic Principles of Chemotherapy
    Modulating Agents,Response Modifier and Targeted Therapy
    Immunotherapy and Hormonal Therapy
    Management of Long-term Side Effects of Gynae Cancer Treatment
    Nutritional Support For Gynaecologic Cancer Patients
    Basic Surgical Procedures in Gynaecologic Oncology
    Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Gynaecologic Cancers
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    Biography

    Rushdan M. Noor is a certified consultant gynaecologic oncologist and president of the Malaysian Gynaecological Cancer Society. He is head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Malaysia. Dr. Noor is also an honorary lecturer at the University of Malaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and National University of Malaysia. He has authored seven books on general gynaecology, obstetrics, and gynaecologic oncology.

    Eng Hseon Tay is a gynaecologist and has sub-specialised in gynaecological oncology since 1996. He is medical director of the Thomson Women Cancer Centre, Singapore, chairperson of the medical advisory board of Hanh-Phuc International Hospital, Vietnam, and executive medical director of Delphi Bioscience Asia Ltd. Dr. Tay is also founding member and honorary treasurer of the Asia-Oceania Research Organisation on Genital Infections and Neoplasia.

    Jeffrey Low is head of the Division of Gynaecologic Oncology and senior consultant in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. He is one of the founding members of the robotic surgery program Gynaecologic Robot-Assisted Cancer and Endoscopic Surgery, Singapore. Prof. Low’s interests are in robotic surgery, surgical education, and research on ovarian cancer markers.

    "This comprehensive handbook covers the essentials of gynaecological oncology. The text includes all pelvic tumours as well as breast cancer, cancer in pregnancy, and fertility-sparing possibilities. It outlines well the complications of treatment with the basics of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. This is a good book for the aspiring junior doctor to have as a guide for current clinical practice and to review before ‘that exam’. A well-worth buy!"

    Prof. John H. Shepherd, Royal Marsden Hospital, UK

    "This book presents a comprehensive collection of information on gynaecologic oncology in a systematic and easy-to-understand manner. I am convinced that students, young gynaecologists, and gynaecologic oncologists will enjoy reading this informative text."

    Dr. Shingo Fujii, Kitano Hospital, Japan