Gynaecological Oncology for the MRCOG

Written with the MRCOG examination requirements at its core, this book offers an extensive and up-to-date review of the full range of gynaecological cancers. The principles of epidemiology, imaging and treatment modalities are presented in a succinct and clinically focused manner. Each gynaecological cancer features in a stand-alone chapter, incorporating information on clinical issues, staging and principles of management. Genetic conditions and surgical principles are analysed, as well as topics such as palliative care, holistic approaches and communication. RCOG guidelines and Scientific Advisory Committee advice feature throughout the book. While authoritative and factual, the text is concise and clear. Flow-charts and diagrams support the assimilation of complex information, while practical tips, management algorithms, and clinical images enhance each chapter. Essential for those preparing for the MRCOG examination, this book is a comprehensive resource for health professionals working with gynaecological cancers, and those who want to further understand gynaecological oncology.

1. Epidemiology of gynaecological cancers Anjum Memon and Aisha El-Turki; 2. Pathology of gynaecological cancers Raji Ganesan and Jo Vella; 3. Imaging in gynaecological oncology Susan Freeman, Helen Addley and Penelope Moyle; 4. Concepts of treatment approaches in gynaecological oncology Mohamed Khairy; 5. Radiation therapy for gynaecological malignancies Christopher Stephen Kent and Paul Symonds; 6. Systemic therapy in gynaecological cancers Benjamin Masters and Anjana Anand; 7. Pre-invasive disease, screening and hereditary cancer Dhivya Chandrasekaran, Faiza Gaba and Ranjit Manchanda; 8. Surgical principles in gynaecologic oncology Jane Borley and Maria Kyrgiou; 9. Role of laparoscopic surgery Hans Nagar; 10. Ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer (and borderline) Hilary Turnbull and Timothy Duncan; 11. Endometrial cancer Cathrine Holland; 12. Cervical and vaginal cancer Claire Louise Newton and T. A. Mould; 13. Vulval cancer Carmen Gan and Ketan Gajjar; 14. Uterine sarcomas Helen Bolton and Mahmood Shafi; 15. Non-epithelial ovarian tumours and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia Michael J. Seckl and Christina Fotopoulou; 16. Palliative care Sara Booth and Mary McGregor; 17. Living with cancer Andy Nordin and Manas Chakrabarti; 18. Communication in gynaecological oncology Nicholas Wood and Georgios Theophilou.

Mahmood Shafi, M.D., FRCOG is Medical Director of Nuffield Health and Emeritus Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon and Oncologist at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, and has edited or co-edited books including Clinical Gynecology (Cambridge, 2nd edition, 2015), Colposcopy: A Practical Guide (Cambridge, 2nd edition, 2012), and Gynaecological Oncology (Cambridge, 2009).
Helen Bolton, B.Sc., MRCOG, is Subspecialty Trainee in Gynaecological Oncology at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, was awarded the RCOG Gold Medal after taking the MRCOG exam, and has a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge.
Ketankumar Gajjar, MRCOG, is Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and a regional representative on British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) Council for East Midlands, previously its training representative. Prior to this, he was a national representative on European Network of Young Gynae-Oncologists.