This practically based comprehensive guide to cervical cancer for clinical nurses combines comprehensive information for general practice together with useful references to facilitate more in-depth study. Containing essential chapters about the pathophysiology and treatment of cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer, the book also addresses specific nursing issues, such as sexuality,fertility, and symptom control. In addition, it examines the bigger, global picture of the disease, including the social, political, and public health aspects of the disease not only in the developed world but also in developing countries. INDICE: Acknowledgements. 1. Dysplasia, HPV and cervical cancer. 2. Pre-invasive disease, colposcopy and adenocarcinoma. 3. Surgery. 4. Radiotherapy. 5.Chemotherapy. 6. Psychological and Social Aspects of Cervical Cancer. 7. Fertility and menopause. 8. Cervical screening. 9. Cervical cancer in developing countries. 10. Cervical cancer vaccines.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-06101-5
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 248
- Fecha Publicación: 09/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés