Managing cancer during pregnancy /

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Imprint:	Cham : Springer, 2016.
Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 191 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Subject:	Cancer in pregnancy. Medicine. Gynecology. Oncology. Pediatrics. Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic -- therapy. Cancer in pregnancy. Gynecology. Medicine. Oncology. Pediatrics. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11254279

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Other authors / contributors:	Azim, Hatem A., Jr., editor.
ISBN:	9783319288000 3319288008 3319287982 9783319287980
Digital file characteristics:	text file PDF
Notes:	English.
Summary:	This book provides hands-on information on how to manage pregnant cancer patients in clinical practice. In this context a multidisciplinary perspective is essential, and contributions are accordingly presented from experts in surgical management, medical oncology, radiotherapy, pharmacokinetics, obstetric care, psychological care, neonatal and pediatric care. In addition a series of chapters focused on management in particular disease settings are presented, including breast cancer, melanoma, cervical cancer, ovarian tumors, lymphoma, leukemia, and thoracic cancers. The book reflects the major progress that has been achieved in the care of pregnant cancer patients in the recent years as important data have become available on patient management, and fetal safety in addition to valuable preclinical research on the impact of pregnancy on pharmacokinetics of anti-cancer agents. Edited and authored by worldwide leaders in the field, it will serve as a valuable resource not only for oncologists but also for obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatologists, and pediatricians caring for pregnant cancer patients and their newborns.
Other form:	Print version: 9783319287980
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-319-28800-0

Table of Contents:

Overview
1. Epidemiology of cancer in pregnancy
2. Staging workup in pregnant cancer patients
3. General concepts on surgical management of cancer during pregnancy
4. Role and consequences of radiotherapy in managing cancer during pregnancy
5. Pharmacokinetics of systemic anti-cancer therapies during pregnancy
6. Obstetrical care of a pregnant woman with cancer
7. Psychological and psychosocial care of a pregnant woman with cancer
8. Supportive care during pregnancy
10. Neonatal care and long-term consequences of in-utero exposure to systemic anticancer therapy
Disease-specific chapters
11. Managing breast cancer during pregnancy
12. Managing melanoma during pregnancy
13. Managing cervical cancer during pregnancy
14. Managing ovarian tumors during pregnancy
14. Managing lymphoma during pregnancy
15. Managing leukemia during pregnancy
16. Managing thoracic cancers during pregnancy.

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