| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Introduction to ovarian cancer -- Screening and prevention of ovarian cancer -- Clinical presentation and diagnostics -- Managing the patient -- Translational science -- Emerging therapies -- Unique clinical scenarios -- Supporting the patient -- Appendix A: evolution of cytoreductive surgery -- Appendix B: chemotherapy drugs and regimens -- Appendix C: noteworthy clinical trials of historical interest -- Appendix D: national and scientific milestones. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 26, 2015). |
| Summary |
A thorough review on ovarian cancer, treatment guidelines and emerging therapies available for the disease. The book was originally commissioned due to recent developments in therapies for ovarian cancer. This concise pocket book will review ovarian canceŕℓℓs epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis and medical management. Busy healthcare professionals will benefit from this text, which will not only cover the foundation of ovarian cancer management, but discuss up-to-date national and international treatment guidelines and upcoming therapies. |
| Subject |
Ovaries -- Cancer -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Ovaries -- Cancer.
(OCoLC)fst01049283
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General
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MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine
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MEDICAL / Diseases
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MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine
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MEDICAL / Internal Medicine
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Gynecology.
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Medicine.
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Oncology.
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Pharmacy.
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Toxicology.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Monk, Bradley J., author.
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| Other Form: |
Printed edition: 9783319080659 |
| ISBN |
9783319080666 electronic bk. |
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3319080660 electronic bk. |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-3-319-08066-6 doi |
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