Stereotactic body radiation therapy
Contributors: Kavanagh, Brian D.; Timmerman, Robert D.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2004-09-21
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
Subjects: Cancer -- Radiotherapy; Stereotaxic techniques; Radiography, Medical -- Positioning; Radiotherapy -- methods; Neoplasms -- radiotherapy
Description: Provides oncology professionals with a practical understanding of the basic science, technical aspects, and clinical indications of stereotactic body radiation therapy, including radiosurgery, radiotherapy, and radioablation. Coverage includes discussions of relevant classical and molecular radiobiological principles, critical evaluations of currently used techniques, and background clinical oncology information plus summaries of reported outcomes for patients treated in the lung, liver, and spine.
Notes: Permanent loan to Radiation Oncology

Includes bibliographical references and index.