NCCN Guidelines for Patients® Ovarian Cancer, Version 1. 2017 |
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Author:
| National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), |
ISBN: | 978-1-945835-22-3 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2017 |
Publisher: | National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $13.99 |
Book Description:
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[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to Ovarian Cancer. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about Ovarian Cancer. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with...
More Description[OFFICIAL CURRENT VERSION] From 27 leading cancer centers united under the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), comes this essential guide to Ovarian Cancer. Adapted from clinical treatment guidelines used by physicians and oncology professionals around the world, these NCCN Guidelines for Patients® are packed with the latest information, treatment innovations, and resources about Ovarian Cancer. Each patient-friendly chapter prepares patients and caregivers to talk with their doctors and make treatment decisions. Let this authoritative handbook be your guide!Part 1-Ovarian cancer: Explains where ovarian cancer starts, how it spreads, and the symptoms it may cause.Part 2-Testing for ovarian cancer: Describes the tests doctors use to find and confirm (diagnose) ovarian cancer and plan treatment.Part 3-Cancer staging: Explains how doctors assess and rate the extent of ovarian cancer in your body.Part 4-Overview of cancer treatments: Describes the treatments that are used for ovarian cancer.Part 5-Treatment guide for epithelial ovarian cancer: Presents the recommended course ofaction for epithelial ovarian cancer from diagnosis to after cancer treatment.Part 6-Treatment guide for LCOH(less common types of ovarian histopathologies): Presents the recommended course of action for less common types of ovarian cancer from diagnosis to after cancertreatment.A complete glossary with dictionary and acronyms completes this book.