GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY: A POCKETBOOK

ABOUT THIS BOOK

During this age of advancedtechnology, there is an incredible amount of dynamic literature surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers. Despite this information surplus, house officersand junior faculty studyinggynecologic oncology indicate a need for a reliable, easily accessible, streamlined resource for everyday use. Gynecologic Oncology:A Pocketbook is acollaborative effort that combines the perspectivesof expert faculty and fellowsin training in the field of gynecologiconcology. Not only is it incrediblyportable, but the format in which the information is presented (bulletpoint, outline, tables and diagrams)allows for rapid access to valuable informationand is unique amongst existing texts. Thisdistinct pocketbook will provide the information needed tocare for patients with gynecologicmalignancies appropriatelyand will promote critical thinking throughout treatment.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Ramez N. Eskander,MD 

AssistantClinical Professor

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Divisionof Gynecologic Oncology

Universityof California, Irvine Medical Center

Orange,CA

USA

RobertE. Bristow, MD, MBA

ThePhilip J. DiSaia PrestigiousChair in Gynecologic Oncology

Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology

Departmentof Obstetricsand Gynecology

Universityof California, Irvine Medical Center

Orange,California

USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 Disease Sites

1 Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Low Malignant Potential,and Sex Cord Stromal Tumors of the Ovary

2 Cervical Cancer

3 Cancer of the Vulva and Vagina

4 Uterine Corpus Cancers

5 Gestational TrophoblasticDisease

Section 2 Chemotherapy

6 Chemotherapy forGynecologic Cancer

Section 3 RadiationTherapy

7 Radiation Therapyin Gynecologic Cancer

Section 4 CriticalCare

8 Critical Care

Section 5 PalliativeCare

9 Palliative Care

Index