Cancer of the Ovary

Written by more than 40 leading experts, this volume is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference texts available on ovarian cancer. The book provides the in-depth theoretical and practical information that is urgently needed by all physicians who care for women with this malignancy and that is unavailable in any standard gynaecology or oncology text. Coverage progresses from research on the basic biology, epidemiology, and genetics of ovarian cancer, to practical guidelines on diagnosis and management of the disease in both its early and its advanced stages. The contributors review the role of therapeutic modalities, including surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. The state-of-the-art coverage of chemotherapy includes detailed information on intraperitoneal chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow support, new drugs such as taxol, and new multidrug regimens.