Mehta Sumita, Singla Anshuja (eds.) Preventive Oncology for the Gynecologist

Springer, 2019. — 442 p. — ISBN: 978-981-13-3437-5This book explores all aspects of preventive oncology of the female genital tract and provides readers with detailed insights on the topic. Preventive oncology has long been recognized as a pressing need, though formally few steps have been taken to actively promote it.The book’s respective chapters holistically cover the concept of cancer prevention for the female genital tract & breast. In addition, it explains the evidence-based value of each screening modality, and the rationale behind the recommended screening guidelines. In closing, the book highlights a wealth of recent evidence-based literature, making it a highly informative resource that will significantly broaden readers’ understanding of preventive oncology.Endometrium
Endometrial Carcinoma: Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Role of Screening Modalities in Endometrial Cancer Detection
Endometrial Hyperplasia: Diagnosis and Management
Hereditary Endometrial and Ovarian Cancers
Chemoprevention for Endometrial Cancers
Cervix
Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions: A Pathologist’s Perspective
Cytology and HPV Testing in Primary Cervical Cancer Screening
Management of Abnormal Cytology
HPV Infection: Pathogenesis and Detection
Biomarkers for the Early Detection of Cervical Cancer
Colposcopic Principles and Tissue Basis
Colposcopic Features of Cervical Intraepithelial Lesions
Cervical Cancer Screening in Pregnancy
Cervical Cancer Screening in Low-Resource Settings
Ablative Methods for Treatment of Intraepithelial Lesions
Management of High-Grade Lesions
Ovary
Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer
Role of Tumor Markers
Screening for Ovarian Cancer
Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
Vulva and Vagina
Risk Factors and Classification of Vulvar Intraepithelial Lesions
Detection of Precancerous Lesions of the Vulva
Management of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Vaginal Cancer: Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VaIN): Diagnosis and Management
Breast
Epidemiology of Breast Cancer: Current Figures and Trends
Breast Cancer: Role of Imaging
Breast Cancer Screening Modalities
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing
Preinvasive Breast Lesions: Detection and Management
Newer Concepts
Contribution of the Gut and Vaginal Microbiomes to Gynecological Cancers
HPV Infection and Gynecological Cancers
Advances in Colposcopy
Update on HPV Vaccination