The knowledge and practice of gynecologic oncology is no longer limited to treating women suffering from cancers of the genital tract. Very few subspecialties deal with such wide-ranging issues, encompassing prevention and early detection of cancers to palliative care. It is crucial that the medical students as well as the practicing gynecologists and gynecologic oncologists keep themselves abreast of the latest developments in the area.

The chapters in the book are written in a lucid, coherent manner, never losing the focus on the practical management issues. Our principle is not to weigh down the readers with volumes of information, but to make them understand the principles based on which treatment decisions are made. All the authors contributing to this manual have extensive experience in the subject and have made substantial inputs in the area they have dealt with. It has been our endeavor to present as much information and statistics relevant to Indian subcontinent. We are certain the book will prove immensely beneficial to students and practicing gynecologists in making informed decisions and offering better care to the women.

The editors would like to express sincere gratitude to the contributing authors for their excellent effort without which the book would not have seen the light of the day. We owe a special debt of gratitude to our publishers for organizing the entire production of this book.

As a first effort the editors are likely to make mistakes or judgmental errors. We will deeply appreciate any suggestions or criticisms to improve the quality of this book.