Gynecological Cancers: Diagnosis and Therapeutics

Gynecologic cancer or gynecological cancer is referred to as the cancer that begins in a woman's reproductive organs. There are five major types of cancer affecting a woman's reproductive organs, which include vaginal, ovarian, vulvar, cervical and uterine cancers. The common symptoms of gynecologic cancers are pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding, itching, burning, and sensitivity or soreness in the vulva. The tools and tests utilized to diagnose gynecologic cancer are determined by the type and location of the suspected cancer. The diagnosis also depends on other factors, such as the patient's medical history and overall health condition. Various types of diagnosis used in gynecologic cancer include transvaginal ultrasound, molecular tissue testing, endoscopy, tissue biopsies and body-fluid samples. They can be treated through a variety of methods, such as radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy. This book provides comprehensive insights on gynecological cancers. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective on the diagnosis and therapeutics of these types of cancer.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1639276785
• ISBN13: 9781639276783
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: American Medical Publishers
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"