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Ovarian Cancer in Elderly Patients

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Gilles Freyer, editor. (1st ed.) --Cham: Springer , c2016.

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This practical book provides up-to-date information on the particular features of ovarian cancer in older women and the best management approach. The full range of relevant topics is covered. Guidance is provided on geriatric assessment, screening, pathology, diagnosis, and follow-up. The various treatment options are carefully explained, covering surgical approaches, chemotherapy as a first-line strategy, the use of anti-angiogenic agents, and treatment of relapse. The cognitive problems that …

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Other Authors: Freyer, Gilles

Responsibility: Gilles Freyer, editor

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Cham

Publisher: Springer

Date of Publication: c2016

Physical Description: 1 online resource (vii, 103 p. : 3 illus., 1 illus. in color)

ISBN: 9783319235882; 9783319235875 (print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Uterine Neoplasms - diagnosis; Uterine Neoplasms - therapy

Abstract: This practical book provides up-to-date information on the particular features of ovarian cancer in older women and the best management approach. The full range of relevant topics is covered. Guidance is provided on geriatric assessment, screening, pathology, diagnosis, and follow-up. The various treatment options are carefully explained, covering surgical approaches, chemotherapy as a first-line strategy, the use of anti-angiogenic agents, and treatment of relapse. The cognitive problems that may arise in elderly women during and after treatment of ovarian cancer are documented, with advice on response. Guidance is also provided on the design of clinical trials, and current directions in biological research are reviewed. This book will be of value to both practitioners and researchers with an interest in ovarian cancer and the elderly.

Contents: 1. Systemic Treatment of Cancer in the Older-Aged Person -- 2. Cognitive Function During and After Treatment in Elderly Ovarian Cancer Patients -- 3. Histopathology of Ovarian Cancers in Elderly Patients -- 4. Care of the Elderly Ovarian Cancer Patient: The Surgical Challenge -- 5. Chemotherapy: First-Line Strategy -- 6. Chemotherapy for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer in the Elderly Patients -- 7. Management of Antiangiogenic Agents -- 8. How to Design Clinical Trials? -- 9. Biological Research

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Uterine Cancer : Diagnosis and Treatment

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Shalini Rajaram, Chitrathara K, Amita Maheshwari, editors. (1st ed.) --New Delhi: Springer India , c2015.

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Uterine cancers are the commonest malignancies of the female genital tract in the developed world, and are increasing in numbers world over because of obesity and other life-style changes. Many of these malignancies are hereditary and thus, a better understanding of the genetic and molecular biology is needed. This would lead to appropriate treatment plan for improving the quality of life and long-term survival. This book addresses, in depth, all aspects of uterine malignancies covering both ca…

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Other Authors: Rajaram, Shalini; K, Chitrathara; Maheshwari, Amita

Responsibility: Shalini Rajaram, Chitrathara K, Amita Maheshwari, editors

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: New Delhi

Publisher: Springer India

Date of Publication: c2015

Physical Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 459 p. : 144 illus., 105 illus. in color)

ISBN: 9788132218920; 9788132218913 (print ed.)

Subjects (MeSH): Uterine Neoplasms - diagnosis; Uterine Neoplasms - therapy

Abstract: Uterine cancers are the commonest malignancies of the female genital tract in the developed world, and are increasing in numbers world over because of obesity and other life-style changes. Many of these malignancies are hereditary and thus, a better understanding of the genetic and molecular biology is needed. This would lead to appropriate treatment plan for improving the quality of life and long-term survival. This book addresses, in depth, all aspects of uterine malignancies covering both carcinomas and sarcomas. The book is divided into seven sections; the first two sections deal with epidemiology, molecular aspects, familial cancers and pathology and the later sections focus on diagnosis, imaging techniques and comprehensive management of both early stage and advanced cancers. Surgical techniques, adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy have been covered in detail. Apart from the open surgical methods, role of laparoscopy and emerging role of robotic surgery in the contemporary management of endometrial cancers have been discussed. Written by authors with expertise in the field of gynecologic oncology from premier institutes, this book provides up-to-date information on best practice management of uterine malignancies.

Contents: Part I. Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Familial Endometrial Cancer, Screening, Diagnosis and Staging -- 1. Epidemiology of Endometrial Cancers and Uterine Sarcomas -- 2. Molecular Pathology and Cytogenetics of Endometrial Carcinoma, Carcinosarcoma, and Uterine Sarcomas -- 3. Hereditary Cancers of the Endometrium: HNPCC Syndrome and Beyond -- 4. Screening and Prevention of Carcinoma Endometrium -- 5. Clinical Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding -- 6. Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Staging of Endometrial Cancer -- 7. Imaging in Uterine Malignancy: Role of Ultrasonography, CT, and PET-CT -- 8. Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Endometrial Cancer -- Part II. Pathology of Uterine Cancers 9. Steroid Receptors in Normal Endometrium and in Endometrial Cancer -- 10. Pathology of Endometrial Hyperplasia and Carcinoma -- 11. Pathology of Uterine Sarcomas -- 12. Prognostic and Predictive Factors in the Management of Carcinoma Endometrium -- Part III. Surgical Anatomy and Early Stage Endometrial Cancer -- 13. Surgical Anatomy of the Uterus -- 14. Endometrial Cancer Staging -- 15. Sentinel Node Evaluation in Endometrial Cancer -- 16. Surgery for Carcinoma Endometrium -- 17. Ovarian Preservation in Endometrial Carcinoma -- 18. The Role of Lymphadenectomy in Endometrial Cancer: The Mayo Clinic Experience -- 19. Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Para-aortic Lymphadenectomy in Endometrial Cancer: Rationale and Surgical Technique -- 20. Role of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Endometrial Cancer: The Inevitable Evolution -- 21. Basics of Robotic Instrumentation and Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Endometrial Cancer -- 22. Adjuvant Radiation in Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer: Evidence, Principles, and Techniques -- 23. Therapeutic Options for Early- Stage Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinomas, Carcinosarcomas, and Clear-Cell and Mixed-Cell Histologies -- 24. Chemotherapy for High-Risk Early- Stage Endometrial Cancer: Current Evidence -- 25. Diagnosis and Management of Stage II Endometrial Cancer -- 26. Posttreatment Surveillance in Endometrial Cancer -- Part IV. Advanced Stage and Recurrent Endometrial Cancer -- 27. Surgery for Advanced Endometrial Cancer -- 28. Systemic Treatment of Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma -- 29. Therapeutic Strategies in Recurrent and Metastatic Endometrial Cancer -- Part V. Uterine Sarcomas -- 30. Uterine Sarcomas: Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Staging -- 31. Surgical Management of Uterine Sarcoma -- 32. Role of Radiation Therapy in Uterine Sarcoma -- 33. Role of Systemic Therapy in the Management of Uterine Sarcomas.-- 34. Surveillance of Uterine Sarcomas -- Part VI. Special Case Scenarios -- 35. Metabolic Syndrome and Endometrial Cancer -- 36. Management of Incompletely Staged Endometrial Cancer -- 37. Synchronous Cancers of the Ovary and Endometrium -- 38. Smooth Muscle Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential of Uterine Origin -- 39. Endometrial Cancers in Young Women: Conservative Management and Fertility Preserving Options -- 40. Hormone Therapy in Normal Postmenopausal Women and After Treatment for Endometrial Cancer -- 41. Effects of Tamoxifen and Other SERMs in the Endometrium and Follow-Up of Patients -- Part VII. Palliative Care -- 42. Palliative Care and End of Life Options for Patients with Endometrial Cancer.