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Title
Ovarian cancer in elderly patients [electronic resource] / Gilles Freyer, editor.
ISBN
9783319235882 (electronic book)
3319235885 (electronic book)
9783319235875
3319235877
Published
Cham : Springer, [2016]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-319-23588-2 doi
Call Number
RC280.O8
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.99/465
Summary
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 treatment options are carefully explained, covering surgical approaches, chemotherapy as a first-line strategy, the use of anti-angiogenic agents, and treatment of relapse. The cognitive problems that may arise in elderly women during and after treatment of ovarian cancer are documented, with advice on response. Guidance is also provided on the design of clinical trials, and current directions in biological research are reviewed. This book will be of value to both practitioners and researchers with an interest in ovarian cancer and the elderly.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Digital File Characteristics
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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.-รค Chemotherapy: first-line strategy
Treatment of relapse
Management of anti-angiogenic agents
How to design clinical trials?- Biological research: current directions.
