Publisher's Synopsis
In this edition of Precis, an entire chapter is devoted to screening and prevention strategies for all types of gynecologic and nongynecologic cancer. Additionally, information on preinvasive cervical neoplasia has been expanded to highlight important new guidelines for screening and management, with detailed explanations of specific changes. New trends in more immediate and less invasive treatment modalities, including the role of immunosuppression, are covered, and special topics, such as cancer in pregnancy, quality-of-life considerations, and integrative medicine, have been included.