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ISBN10: 1260452956 | ISBN13: 9781260452952
ISBN10: 1260452956
ISBN13: 9781260452952
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The most succinct, user-friendly radiation-oncology therapy guide delivers up-to-date regimens in clear and easy-to-understand ways The unique tabular design of Radiation-Oncology Therapy enables you to instantly locate and implement the proper radiation treatment regimen. Supported by the latest practice guidelines, peer-reviewed literature, and expert insights, this trusted guide integrates critical information for both office- and hospital-based practices. Each chapter includes relevant information for each cancer (epidemiologic data, per stage) and survival data; the role of radiation-oncology for each cancer stage; color images of radiation planning per stage; and tabular form specific information for each regimen. And each regimen includes patient population studied and journal reference, dose and duration, planning techniques, efficacy and outcomes, toxicities and dose modification, and supportive care.
CONTENTS
Section A
1. Biologic Basis of Radiation Therapy
2. Principles of Radiologic Physics, Dosimetry, and Treatment Planning
3. Physics and Biology of Brachytherapy
4. Photon External Beam: Dosimetry and Treatment Planning
5. Electron- Beam Therapy: Dosimetry, Planning and Techniques
6. Intensity-Modulated Radiation Treatment Techniques
7. Image Guided Radiation Therapy
8. Total Body Irradiation
9. Stereotactic radiosurgery
10. Quality and Safety in Radiation Oncology
11. New Technologies in Radiation Oncology
Section B: A to Z cancer types (~ 30 chapters)
Each chapter will include (1-2 pages) of expert opinion of the role of radiation-oncology for each cancer stage.
Each chapter will contain color images of radiation planning per stage.
Each chapter will include in a tabular form specific information for each regimen.
Each regimen will include the following information:
--Patient population studied and journal reference
--Dose and duration
--Planning techniques
--Efficacy and outcomes
--Toxicities and dose modification
--Supportive care
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