Title: Handbook of radiation oncology : basic principles and clinical protocols /
Authors: Haffty, Bruce G., 1950-; Wilson, Lynn D.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers,
Year: 2009
Subjects: Radiation Oncology methods; Neoplasms radiotherapy; Cancer Radiotherapy Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Neoplasms radiotherapy Handbooks.; Radiation Oncology methods Handbooks.
Abstract: "Whether you are a practicing radiation oncologist or a student of medicine, nursing, physics, dosimetry, or therapy, this handbook is a resource covering the issues most pertinent to patients undergoing radiation therapy. This thorough reference covers general oncologic principles, workup, staging, and multidisciplinary aspects of treatment, basic principles of physics and radiobiology, and specific technologies, including brachytherapy, radiosurgery, and unsealed sources."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: Radiation physics / Geoffrey S. Ibbott -- The biologic basis of radiotherapy / Barry S. Rosenstein -- Molecular radiobiology / Barry S. Rosenstein -- Combined modality / Charles G. Wood and Stephen M. Hahn -- Brachytherapy / Daniel R. Gomez, Kaled M. Alektiar and Michael J. Zelefsky -- Stereotactic radiosurgery/stereotactic body radiation therapy / Brian Chang and Robert D. Timmerman -- Palliation and oncologic emergencies / Molly Gabel -- Useful tools for radiation oncology / Anwar Khan and Benjamin D. Smith -- Radioimmunotherapy and the use of unsealed sources in radiation oncology / Vipul V. Thakkar and Roger M. Macklis -- Central nervous system / Jonathan P.S. Knisely, John H. Suh and Christina Tsien -- Current management of oral cavity/oropharynx/hypopharynx cancer / Kenneth Hu, Peter Han and Louis B. Harrison -- Laryngeal cancer / Omur Karakoyun Celik and Paul M. Busse -- Nasopharynx and sinuses / William P. O'Meara and Nancy Lee --