A. Surbone,
F. Peccatori,
N. Pavlidis
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2008e druk, 2007
9783540712725
Cancer and Pregnancy
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Gebonden, 252 blz.
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Engels
Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
2008e druk, 2007
ISBN13: 9783540712725
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Recent Results in Cancer Research
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
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Samenvatting
This book is written by experts with clinical expertise on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of women with cancer during pregnancy. It provides a comprehensive review of data and an overview of psychological, ethical, and social aspects. Chapters address the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of women with solid or hematologic cancers. The safety of subsequent pregnancy and the maintenance or enhancement of fertility in women undergoing cancer therapy are also addressed.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9783540712725
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:252
Uitgever:Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Druk:2008
Inhoudsopgave
Why the topic of „Cancer and Pregnancy' is so important. Prenatal irradiation and pregnancy: The effects of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy. Maternal and fetal effects of systemic therapy in the pregnant woman with cancer. Breast cancer during pregnancy: Epidemiology, surgical treatment and staging. Breast cancer during pregnancy: Medical therapy and prognosis. Subsequent pregnancy after breast cancer. Cervical and endometrial cancer during pregnancy. Ovarian cancers in pregnancy. Fertility after the treatment of gynecological tumors. Leukaemia and pregnancy. Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas during pregnancy. Pregnancy and thyroid cancer. Gastrointestinal, urologic and lung malignancies during pregnancy. Melanoma during pregnancy: Diagnosis, staging, clinical picture. Melanoma during pregnancy: Therapeutic management and outcome. Metastatic involvement of placenta and foetus in pregnant women with cancer. The obstetric care of the pregnant woman with cancer. Fertility issues and options in young women with cancer. Psychooncologic care in young women facing cancer and pregnancy. Counselling young cancer patients about reproductive issues. Psychosocial issues in young women facing cancer and pregnancy: The role of patients’ advocacy.