Ovarian Cancer in Elderly Patients

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 tr...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Freyer, Gilles (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Subjects:
Oncology.
Gynecology .
Geriatrics.
Surgery.
Pathology.
Gynecology.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Treatment strategies in elderly patients with cancer: Where are we?- Geriatric assessment
  • Short screening questionnaires for oncologists
  • Cognitive problems during and after treatment
  • Pathology
  • Screening, diagnosis, follow-up
  • Surgery and peri-operative considerations.-ä Chemotherapy: first-line strategy
  • Treatment of relapse
  • Management of anti-angiogenic agents
  • How to design clinical trials?- Biological research: current directions.    .

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