BookSamir A. Farghaly, editor.
Summary: This volume provides a broad background of the basic sciences, clinical and therapeutic aspects, and management of uterine cervical cancer. It offers state-of-the-art information on the molecular genetics, biology, and clinical aspects of premalignant lesions of the uterine cervix, and provides a better understanding of the molecular and cellular events that underlie uterine cervical cancer. Uterine Cervical Cancer: Clinical and Therapeutic Perspectives contains extensive, updated information on the promising new developments in the diagnosis and management of uterine cervical cancer. It will serve as an invaluable resource for all clinicians and basic medical scientists caring for women with uterine cervical cancer, including attending surgeons, physicians, clinical fellows, and residents in the disciplines of gynecologic oncology, medical oncology, and surgical oncology.
Contents:
Epidemiology of Cervical Cancer
Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Current Advances in Optical Screening for Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Screening in Low and Middle Income Countries
Pathology and Molecular Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer and Precursor Lesions
Uterine Cervical Cancer in Woman with HIV Infection
Immunotherapy for Pre-Cancerous Lesions of the Uterine Cervix
Utility of Sentinel Node Biopsy in Cervical Cancer
Fertility Sparing Surgery for Early Stage Uterine Cervical Cancer
Standard and Novel Surgical Treatments in Cervical Cancer. Management of Recurrent Uterine Cervical Cancer
Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancer
Potential Biomarkers for Personalized Radiation Therapy for Patients with Uterine Cervical Cancer
Radiotherapy for Uterine Cervical Cancer
Quality of Life in Woman with Cervical Cancer
Index.