Preventive Oncology for the Gynecologist

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Mehta, Sumita (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Singla, Anshuja (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Oncology .; Gynecology .; Health promotion.; Oncology.; Gynecology.; Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
• Physical Description: XVIII, 450 p. 151 illus., 131 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9789811334382
• DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-3438-2

This 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.