Ovarian Cancer in Elderly Patients

Ovarian Cancer in Elderly Patients

Freyer, Gilles

Springer International Publishing AG

08/2016

103

Mole

Inglês

9783319349817

15 a 20 dias

This practical book provides up-to-date information on the particular features of ovarian cancer in older women and the best management approach. 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.
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.-a Chemotherapy: first-line strategy.- Treatment of relapse.- Management of anti-angiogenic agents.- How to design clinical trials?- Biological research: current directions.
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