Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology

• Author : Hasan Murshed
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 25 January 2019

This updated edition of Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology continues to provide current, concise, and practical clinical information for radiation oncology professionals. New to this edition: New chapters on brachytherapy, IMRT/IGRT, SRS, SBRT, proton therapy, immunotherapy, combined modality therapy, and benign tumors Eighth edition of the AJCC staging system IMRT techniques for all the common cancer sites and up-to-date treatment recommendations Latest relevant landmark studies to provide evidence-based rationale for recommended treatments This book is a must for all radiation

• Author : Hasan Murshed
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 05 January 2019

Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology: Physical, Biological, and Clinical Aspects, Third Edition continues to provide current, concise, and a readily available source of clinical information for busy practicing radiation oncologists. The book consists of 26 chapters, divided into four parts: Part I describes the basic science of radiation oncology, with discussions of radiation physics, radiation protection, and radiation biology, as well as molecular biology. Part II describes techniques and modalities of radiation oncology including brachytherapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiotherapy (SRS),

• Author : Hasan Murshed
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 01 January 2006

• Author : Hasan Murshed
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 20 May 2022

The profession of radiation oncology remains one of the most complex medical subspecialties, which requires an integrated understanding of radiation physics and technical aspects of radiation treatment planning and delivery; cancer and radiation biology; and, most importantly, the clinical oncology. Moreover, the profession continues to undergo revolutionary changes that require radiation oncologists to rapidly adopt and implement new clinical discoveries and technical innovations. The breadth of these changes can overwhelm busy practitioners, who struggle to keep abreast of the thousands

• Author : Jeffrey Meyer,Tracey Schefter
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 02 July 2017

The management of liver tumors is a nexus of interactions among multiple medical specialties, including radiation oncology. A multitude of liver-directed therapies are available for patients, ranging from surgery and liver transplantation to intra-arterial therapies, thermal ablation procedures, systemic therapies, and radiation treatments. With the introduction of hypofractionated irradiation, particle therapy, and radioembolization, there is growing interest in the use of radiation as a treatment for liver malignancies. This book examines basic principles of the management of liver tumors. The

• Author : Eric Ford
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 04 May 2020

Gain mastery over the fundamentals of radiation oncology physics! This package gives you over 60 tutorial videos (each 15-20 minutes in length) with a companion text, providing the most complete and effective introduction available. Dr. Ford has tested this approach in formal instruction for years with outstanding results. The text includes extensive problem sets for each chapter. The videos include embedded quizzes and "whiteboard" screen technology to facilitate comprehension. Together, this provides a valuable learning tool both for training purposes and

• Author : Arash Darafsheh
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 09 March 2021

This comprehensive book covers the everyday use and underlying principles of radiation dosimeters used in radiation oncology clinics. It provides an up-to-date reference spanning the full range of current modalities with emphasis on practical know-how. The main audience is medical physicists, radiation oncology physics residents, and medical physics graduate students. The reader gains the necessary tools for determining which detector is best for a given application. Dosimetry of cutting edge techniques from radiosurgery to MRI-guided systems to small fields and

• Author : Boris Hristov,John P. Christodouleas,Steven H. Lin
• Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Release : 15 November 2010

Radiation Oncology: A Question-Based Review is a comprehensive active learning tool for medical students, residents, and junior attending physicians in radiation oncology. The first question-and-answer review book in this field, it will help professionals quickly and efficiently review specific topics in clinical radiation oncology. It is also an ideal preparation tool for written and oral board examinations. Organized in chapters and sections by site, the book covers in detail all the sites and cancer types currently treated with radiotherapy. Emphasis

• Author : Celine Bicquart Ord,Eric K. Hansen,Charles R. Thomas, Jr.
• Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
• Release : 21 December 2013

Radiation Oncology Study Guide is a comprehensive study aid for radiation oncology residents preparing for the American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology Initial Certification board exam. Presenting the fundamental principles of radiation oncology, the book covers the most salient and commonly tested facts on the exam. Organized by specific disease sites, each chapter presents a series of questions and answers that present clinical features, staging, principles of treatment, and evidence-based studies that guide treatment recommendations, with an emphasis on radiotherapy

• Author : K. S. Clifford Chao,Carlos A. Perez,Luther W. Brady
• Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Release : 20 May 2022

Designed for rapid, on-the-spot consultation, this handy manual presents the most essential information that is immediately required in the daily clinical practice of radiation oncology. The first 12 chapters succinctly review concepts that are crucial in treatment planning and patient management. The remaining 52 chapters describe treatment regimens for all cancer sites and tumor types.This revised, updated Second Edition reflects the past three years' many improvements in radiation treatment of malignancies. A new chapter covers intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The

• Author : Charles M. Washington,Dennis T. Leaver
• Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
• Release : 20 May 1996

Part of the first-ever series of books developed specifically for radiation therapy students and practitioners. This text provides an easy to understand introduction to the study of radiation therapy and explains the fundamentals and the multidisciplinary approach to cancer management. It also covers the technology and equipment used to treat cancer and deals with the essential aspects of treatment

• Author : Supriya Mallick,Prashanth Giridhar,Goura K. Rath
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release : 24 July 2021

This book provides evidence-based management in neuro-oncology covering all aspects such as pathology, radiology, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.The field of neuro-oncology is rapidly evolving and new evidence is coming out every day towards the optimal management of brain tumors. This necessitates a requirement of a complete guide that shall provide an evidence-based and personalized approach towards dealing with patients. This book also covers recent advances in personalized treatment formed through the relevant basis of anatomy, imaging, radiology, surgical, radiation

• Author : Paola A. Gehrig
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 30 November 2009

Gynecologic Oncology was not meant to be a comprehensive guide to the rapidly changing practice of gynecologic oncology, but a reference from which one can be guided in the right direction in the quest for information. Gynecologic Oncology may assist health care professionals to care for the women with gynecologic malignancies or at least help them to make a more timely diagnosis and referral and it may also serve as a guide as they strive to learn more about their

• Author : Graham A. Colditz
• Publisher : SAGE Publications
• Release : 12 August 2015

The first edition of the Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society was published in 2007 and received a 2008 Editors’ Choice Award from Booklist. It served as a general, non-technical resource focusing on cancer from the perspective of the social and behavioral sciences, exploring social and economic impacts, the “business” of cancer, advertising of drugs and treatment centers, how behavior change could offer great potential for cancer prevention, environmental risks, food additives and regulation, the relation between race and ethnicity and cancer risk,

• Author : Gunilla C. Bentel,Charles E. Nelson,K. Thomas Noell
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 20 February 2014

Treatment Planning and Dose Calculation in Radiation Oncology, Third Edition describes the treatment methods and technical guides as models of contemporary radiation therapy. These models should be modified for each individual patient to yield a best fit to the disease being treated and the radiation sources employed. This book is composed of seven chapters, and begins with an overview of the elements of clinical radiation oncology. The subsequent chapter deals with the production, interaction, and measurement of radiation. These topics