Radiation Oncology of Gynecological Cancers (Medical Radiology)

Product Description 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. From the Back Cover 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.