Title: Chemotherapy of gynecologic cancers : Society of Gynecologic Oncologists handbook /
Authors: Rubin, Stephen C.; Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
Publisher: Lippincott-Raven,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Generative organs, Female Cancer Chemotherapy.; Genital Neoplasms, Female drug therapy; Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use; Antineoplastic Agents pharmacology
Abstract: Here is the only single text to bring together all the relevant clinical information you need to care for patients with gynecologic cancers. Organized for quick access to critical information, this unmatched resource shows you how to choose the best chemotherapeutic regimen for each patient; assess the strengths and weaknesses of clinical trials; prep your patients for cancer chemotherapy; minimize the side-effects of chemotherapy; and manage chemotherapy-related complications.
Contents: Introduction and principles of chemotherapy -- Chemotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies -- Design of clinical trials -- The role of chemotherapy in gynecologic cancer -- Intraperitoneal chemotherapy -- Venous access -- Premedication of the the chemotherapy patient -- Management of the neutropenic patient -- Management of complications of chemotherapy -- Use of blood products and hematologic growth factors -- Appendixes -- Index.