The treatment of female genital cancers has undergone rapid change in recent years. This book provides a comprehensive description of the current treatment modalities, and while special attention is devoted to the role of radiotherapy, established alternative radical surgical procedures and the newer chemotherapeutic regimens are also considered in some detail. All authors are internationally known experts from Europe, the United States, and Japan, and all have extensive experience in the subjects that they discuss.

Klappentext

A comprehensive description of the current treatment modalities, and while special attention is paid to the role of radiotherapy, established alternative radical surgical procedures and the newer chemotherapeutic regimens are also considered in detail. Devoted entirely to female genital cancers, the book is written by internationally recognised experts from Europe, the United States, and Japan, who all have extensive experience of the special entities involved. Close to 200 tables present the impressive amount of data contributed by the authors in a clear manner and no attempt is made to avoid controversies concerning adequate treatment.

Inhalt

1 The Historical Roots of Modern Brachytherapy for Cervical and Endometrial Cancer.- Basics.- 2 Radiobiological Considerations in Gynaecological Radiotherapy.- 3 Diagnostic Workup and Staging.- 4 Radiation Planning in Female Genital Cancers.- Special Report.- 5 Cancer of the Vulva.- 6 Special Malignancies of the Vulva.- 7 Cancer of the Vagina.- 8 Cancer of the Female Urethra.- 9 Cancer of the Cervix.- 10 Cancer of the Endometrium.- 11 Malignancies of the Ovaries.- 12 Cancer of the Fallopian Tube.- 13 Genital Soft Tissue Sarcomas.- 14 Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.- 15 Management of Reactions and Complications Following Radiation Therapy.- 16 Palliative Radiation Therapy in Female Genital Cancers.- 17 Radiation Treatment of Benign Gynecologic Diseases.- List of Contributors.