Gynaecologic Cancer

Rushdan M. Noor is a certified consultant gynaecologic oncologist and president of the Malaysian Gynaecological Cancer Society. He is head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Malaysia. Dr. Noor is also an honorary lecturer at the University of Malaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and National University of Malaysia. He has authored seven books on general gynaecology, obstetrics, and gynaecologic oncology. Eng Hseon Tay is a gynaecologist and has sub-specialised in gynaecological oncology since 1996. He is medical director of the Thomson Women Cancer Centre, Singapore, chairperson of the medical advisory board of Hanh-Phuc International Hospital, Vietnam, and executive medical director of Delphi Bioscience Asia Ltd. Dr. Tay is also founding member and honorary treasurer of the Asia-Oceania Research Organisation on Genital Infections and Neoplasia. Jeffrey Low is head of the Division of Gynaecologic Oncology and senior consultant in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore. He is one of the founding members of the robotic surgery program Gynaecologic Robot-Assisted Cancer and Endoscopic Surgery, Singapore. Prof. Low’s interests are in robotic surgery, surgical education, and research on ovarian cancer markers.

World Cancer Statistics and Burden of Gynae Cancer. Genes and Carcinogenesis. Cancer of Vulva. Cancer of Vagina. Screening for Cervical Cancer. Human Papillomavirus and HPV Vaccine. Management of Pre-invasive Disease of Cervix. Cancer of Cervix. Cancer of Endometrium. Uterine Sarcoma. Cancer of Fallopian tube. Cancer of Ovary (Epithelial). Ovarian Germ Cell Tumours. Ovarian Sex Cord Stromal Tumours. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Breast Cancer for Gynaecologic Oncologist. Gynaecologic Cancer in Pregnancy. Tumour Markers in Gynaecologic Oncology. Diagnostic Imaging in Gynaecologic Oncology. Peri-operative Care for Gynaecologic Cancer Patients. Basic Anatomy and Principles of Surgery in Gynae Oncology. Basic Principles of Radiotherapy. Basic Principles of Chemotherapy. Modulating Agents,Response Modifier and Targeted Therapy. Immunotherapy and Hormonal Therapy. Management of Long-term Side Effects of Gynae Cancer Treatment. Nutritional Support For Gynaecologic Cancer Patients. Basic Surgical Procedures in Gynaecologic Oncology. Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery in Gynaecologic Cancers. Index.