H. Azim – Managing Cancer During Pregnancy (2016)

Автор: H. Azim
Название книги: Managing Cancer During Pregnancy
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 199
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

Provides hands-on information how to manage pregnant cancer patients in clinical practice
Written by experts in the field from a multidisciplinary perspective
Unique resource citing key literature on the topic
This book provides hands-on information on how to manage pregnant cancer patients in clinical practice. In this context a multidisciplinary perspective is essential, and contributions are accordingly presented from experts in surgical management, medical oncology, radiotherapy, pharmacokinetics, obstetric care, psychological care, neonatal and pediatric care. In addition a series of chapters focused on management in particular disease settings are presented, including breast cancer, melanoma, cervical cancer, ovarian tumors, lymphoma, leukemia, and thoracic cancers.
The book reflects the major progress that has been achieved in the care of pregnant cancer patients in the recent years as important data have become available on patient management, and fetal safety in addition to valuable preclinical research on the impact of pregnancy on pharmacokinetics of anti-cancer agents. Edited and authored by worldwide leaders in the field, it will serve as a valuable resource not only for oncologists but also for obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, and pediatricians caring for pregnant cancer patients and their newborns.
Overview
Epidemiology of Cancer in Pregnancy
Staging Workup in Pregnant Cancer Patients
General Concepts on Surgical Management of Cancer During Pregnancy
Contributions and Risks of Radiation Therapy in Managing Cancer During Pregnancy
Pharmacokinetics of Systemic Anticancer Therapies During Pregnancy
Obstetrical Care of a Pregnant Woman with Cancer
Psychological and Psychosocial Care of a Pregnant Woman with Cancer
Supportive Care During Pregnancy
Neonatal and Long-Term Consequences of In Utero Exposure to Systemic Anticancer Therapy
Disease-Specific Chapters
Managing Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Managing Melanoma During Pregnancy
Managing Cervical Cancer During Pregnancy
Managing Ovarian Tumors During Pregnancy
Managing Lymphoma During Pregnancy
Managing Leukemia During Pregnancy
Managing Thoracic Tumors During Pregnancy