Principles and practice of radiation therapy / [edited by] Charles M. Washington, Dennis Leaver.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Washington, Charles M.

Leaver, Dennis T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Radiotherapy.

Cancer.

Neoplasms--radiotherapy.

Radiation Oncology--methods.

Medical Subjects:

Neoplasms--radiotherapy.

Radiation Oncology--methods.

Physical Description:

xvi, 975 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Radiation therapy

Place of Publication:

St. Louis : Mosby, [2004]

Summary:

The 2nd edition of Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy is a comprehensive, affordable, resource that covers all of the relevant information in one volume. The first unit, Introduction to Radiation Therapy, presents the foundation of knowledge needed to understand and build on important concepts. The second unit, Physics, Simulation and Treatment Planning, explores the different treatment procedures and supporting information. Unit 3, Practical Applications, discusses various types of cancer and the body systems affected. Excellent pedagogical features throughout the book include outlines and a list of key terms at the beginning of each chapter, as well as review questions and critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter.

Contents:

1 Cancer: An Overview / Stephanie Eatmon 3

2 The Ethics and Legal Considerations of Cancer Management / Janet Salzmann 23

3 Principles of Pathology / Patricia J. Giordano 39

4 Overview of Radiobiology / Christopher M. Hand, Sean Ji-Won Kim 55

5 Detection and Diagnosis / Dennis Leaver 85

6 Radiographic Imaging / Dennis Leaver, Alan C. Miller 99

7 Treatment Delivery Equipment / Dennis Leaver, Linda Alfred 131

8 Treatment Procedures / Annette M. Coleman 171

9 Education / Pamela J. Ross 195

10 Infection Control in Radiation Oncology Facilities / Lana Havron Bass 213

11 Assessment / Shirlee E. Maihoff 243

12 Pharmacology and Drug Administration / Lynda Reynolds 265

Unit II Physics, Simulation, and Treatment Planning

13 Applied Mathematics Review / Charles M. Washington, E. Richard Bawiec, Jr. 287

14 Introduction to Radiation Therapy Physics / Timothy George Ochran 299

15 Aspects of Brachytherapy / Charles M. Washington 319

16 Radiation Safety and Protection / Joseph S. Blinick, Elizabeth G. Quate 337

17 Quality Improvement in Radiation Oncology / Judith M. Schneider 355

18 Surface and Sectional Anatomy / Charles M. Washington 367

19 Simulator Design / Dennis Leaver, Patton Griggs, Nora Uricchio 409

20 Simulation Procedures / Dennis Leaver, Rosann Keller, Nora Uricchio 433

21 Photon Dosimetry Concepts and Calculations / Charles M. Washington, Julius Armstrong 471

22 Dose Distributions / Karl L. Prado, Charlotte Prado 505

23 Electron Beams in Radiation Therapy / Adam F. Kempa, Contributors to the Clinical Cases: Valerie Marable, Corren Fraser 529

24 Electronic Charting and Image Management / Annette M. Coleman, Cara Zeidman 543

Unit III Practical Applications

25 Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas / Cheryl K. Sanders, Lisa Bartenhagen 561

26 Lymphoreticular System / Sally V. Green 591

27 Leukemia / Susan B. Belinsky, Mary Ann McKenney 613

28 Endocrine System / Tammy Newell, Robert D. Adams 629

29 Respiratory System / Donna Stinson, Paul E. Wallner 653

30 Head and Neck Cancers / Ronnie Lozano 683

31 Central Nervous System / Robert D. Adams, Linda Langlin, Dennis Leaver 723

32 Digestive System / Leila Bussman 743

33 Gynecological Tumors / George M. Uschold 779

34 Male Reproductive and Genitourinary / Deborah A. Kuban 799

35 Breast Cancer / George M. Uschold 843

36 Pediatric Solid Tumors / Jeffrey Young 875

37 Skin and Melanoma / Charles M. Washington, Todd A. Blobe 893.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0323017487

OCLC:

52515843