Marco Antonio Terán Porcayo – författare

This work addresses the main gynecological malignant neoplasms and provides the reader with updated information on important advances for their clinical application, molecular bases, origin and innovative approaches for multidisciplinary prevention and treatment. The work comprises of chapters developed by experts in the field, which are distributed in sections that allow the reader to quickly consult the topic of interest. The topic includes epidemiological aspects, risk factors and mechanisms that lead to the formation of various types of cancer in the gynecologic pelvic organs. The molecular mechanisms of its genesis, the new molecular diagnostic modalities, its clinical application and the many locoregional and systemic treatment modalities are included. Special topics are developed such as gynecologic cancer associated with pregnancy, psychological support, as well as different prevention strategies.Each chapter is developed in simple, accessible, and updated language. Chapters contain many tables and images that facilitate rapid understanding. At the end of the chapter, readers will find worldwide accepted recommendations for study and treatment based on the main global guidelines and consensus of each specialty. The work is written with scientific rigor, based on extensive bibliographic consultation and with the experience of more than three decades of active professional practice. This book will be of great interest in the medical oncology community, gynecologists in training and specialists, as well as a valuable consultation resource for other medical specialties (geriatricians and internists) and physicians in training.