Overview
Covers the preventive aspects of gynecological cancers, which are not dealt with in detail in other oncology books
Highlights the primary & secondary aspects of oncology
Includes separate sections on preventive aspects of cancer for each female genital organ including the uterus, cervix, ovary, vulva and breast
Includes additional chapters on various real-world cases handled by gynecologists and general practitioners
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Table of contents (34 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Cervix
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Ovary
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About this book
This book explores all aspects of preventive oncology of the female genital tract and provides readers with detailed insights on the topic. Preventive oncology has long been recognized as a pressing need, though formally few steps have been taken to actively promote it.
The book’s respective chapters holistically cover the concept of cancer prevention for the female genital tract & breast. In addition, it explains the evidence-based value of each screening modality, and the rationale behind the recommended screening guidelines. In closing, the book highlights a wealth of recent evidence-based literature, making it a highly informative resource that will significantly broaden readers’ understanding of preventive oncology.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Dr Sumita Mehta is a specialist and heads the department of obstetrics & gynecology at Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital, Delhi. She is a graduate of Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, and received her diplomate national board of examinations (obstetrics & gynecology) from Sir Ganga Ram hospital, Delhi. She has edited eight books, published numerous articles, and delivered many guest lectures. She is also a reviewer for many international journals. She has previously served as secretary of the Indian Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ISCCP) and as an executive member and editor for the Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Delhi. She is the state resource person for training of doctors in preventive oncology under the Delhi Govt. Health Scheme and a National Expert for project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) at the National Institute of Cancer Prevention & Research, Delhi. She is also an IFCPC (International Federation of Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy)-IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) certified National Trainer for colposcopy. Her primary area of interest is gynecologic oncology.
Dr. Anshuja Singla is assistant professor in the department of obstetrics & gynaecology at University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi. She is actively involved in departmental academic and administrative work. Her areas of interest are infertility and gynecologic endoscopy. She has many publications.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Preventive Oncology for the Gynecologist
Editors: Sumita Mehta, Anshuja Singla
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3438-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-3437-5Published: 29 May 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-3438-2Published: 17 May 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 450
Number of Illustrations: 20 b/w illustrations, 131 illustrations in colour
Topics: Oncology, Gynecology, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention