This invaluable reference surveys current practices and emerging breakthroughs in the screening, identification, diagnosis, and treatment of uterine and endometrial malignancies. The book analyzes various signs and symptoms, risk factors, therapeutic options, and ongoing clinical research, as well as the prevention, pathology, and surgical management of early and advanced stages of disease. With contributions from leading authorities on gynecologic cancers, this guide covers recent advances in the molecular phenotyping of endometrial cancer and considers risk factors for endometrial cancer and examines screening methodologies including pelvic ultrasound and endometrial sampling.

This invaluable manual provides a practical overview of the field of gynecologic oncology. Focusing on clinical aspects of the specialty, it provides hands-on guidance for those caring for patients with ovarian, cervical, uterine, and lower genital tract cancers. It describes the current epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and multimodality management of the most common gynecologic malignancies. Chapters are also devoted to radiation and chemotherapy, as well as symptom management. The book is designed for quick reference.